So yesterday we had Travis' big three year birthday bash. His birthday is tomorrow, but we went ahead and planned an early celebration. We have been hyping it ALL week and he was nearly bursting with excitement and anticipation. We practiced duck, duck, goose, we picked out a cake, and ordered balloons. And he received a Lightning McQueen light-up shirt as a present earlier in the week, so it was the perfect birthday attire.
Really, the pictures don't tell the real story because about 20 minutes before the party as I am making the salad for dinner, the water softener started to regenerate and water started filling the sink at an alarming rate so I had to abandon my salad and start bailing water. I bailed until Randy and the various guests who had started arriving figured out how to make it stop. Of course, making it stop didn't fix the underlying problem, only the urgent flooding. So the guys headed off to buy a snake and drain declogger as we started playing games. I am so grateful for handy men! We weren't certain what water we could use and what we couldn't, but we knew at least the kitchen sink was off limits. So we washed hands with baby wipes and started the kids eating. We did get things settled enough to enjoy the party, and Randy is working on the sink some more. We're still not cleared, but there's hope!
Really, the pictures don't tell the real story because about 20 minutes before the party as I am making the salad for dinner, the water softener started to regenerate and water started filling the sink at an alarming rate so I had to abandon my salad and start bailing water. I bailed until Randy and the various guests who had started arriving figured out how to make it stop. Of course, making it stop didn't fix the underlying problem, only the urgent flooding. So the guys headed off to buy a snake and drain declogger as we started playing games. I am so grateful for handy men! We weren't certain what water we could use and what we couldn't, but we knew at least the kitchen sink was off limits. So we washed hands with baby wipes and started the kids eating. We did get things settled enough to enjoy the party, and Randy is working on the sink some more. We're still not cleared, but there's hope!
Travis had a great time and received some wonderful gifts.
A guitar
A Leap Pad computer
And one of the best parts for Travis is ALWAYS the cake. Chocolate, of course!
I like to think of an event as a success if the purpose is fulfilled. Did we celebrate Travis' birthday? We did, and as a bonus he got presents and played games and ate yummy cake. And mom and dad had some adult conversation and a pleasant evening too. Yeah! It's ALL GOOD!
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