July Birthdays

Jack's 11th birthday party was in late July.  Ainsley was very excited to go and asked for a few days before when we were going to Jack's house.  It's never Uncle Jeremy or Aunt Kathleen's house (or even Lani's).  It's always Jack's house!

The birthday boy and Ainsley

Ainsley was hoping Jack was going to have balloons, cake, ice cream, and birthday hats.  She sure loves her birthday parties!

Lily's being entertained by Lani and Ainsley

I heard "Happy to you, Happy to you, Surprise" numerous times the days before his birthday.  (That's Ainsley's version of Happy Birthday To You.)  As soon as we started singing Happy Birthday to Jack, Ainsley lost it.  She started crying and covering her eyes.  I don't know if she was embarrassed, or mad because we weren't singing to her.  She's cried a few times since when we sing Happy Birthday.  We just have to laugh at her, because she's just a tad dramatic.

It's hard to believe that Jack is 11.  That makes me feel old!!!  Of course he got lots of good presents, including his favorite, clothes!

The kids had fun playing with the light sabers and balloons.

Ainsley found Lani's glasses at some point that evening. 

Uncle Jeremy and Ainsley at the end of the night

Jack's currently into playing Magic.  For those of you who don't know what that is....it's a card game.  Most people (or maybe just me, but I doubt it), consider it a "nerdy" or "geeky" game.  I rate it right up there with World of Warcraft or larping.  Just don't tell Jack I said that.  Jack is pretty good at Magic and has even won a few championship mats (which isn't easy to accomplish). 

Jack with his mats

Mom also had her (almost half century) birthday the day before Jack.  We made cupcakes and took them down for her after swim lessons one afternoon. 

Grandma Shelly and Ainsley