The boy and his balloon.
Tuesday, Sep 2
My nephew Michael had his 3rd birthday last night, which was enthusiastically celebrated by his two sisters, Melissa (who just turned 4) and Madeleine (who will be 2 years old next month).
Oh yes, and his parents, Attie Gail, too... and later on the 3 kids upstairs and their 2 visiting friends. So, 8 kids in all!!
Of course, the best part of having a birthday -- besides the cake and ice cream -- is the loot! While I held tightly onto Maddy, who was chomping at the bit to open whatever she could find, Michael opened his presents from his maternal grandparents in Maine, his parents, and me. It was a very co-ordinated birthday: Cheryl and Allan bought Michael a Thomas the Tank Engine foil balloon, which went with my Thomas the Tank Engine video and train, which fit on his IKEA wooden track! Michael also received a set of toy tools, and with them a set of safety goggles -- which he LOVED. Michael wore them all over the house, and to watch his new Bob the Builder videos.
