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December 04, 2004
Happy Pre-Birthday, Gus!
Today we had a bunch of little kiddies, with a smattering of adults, over to help Gus celebrate his very first birthday! Despite being completely sleepy due to no morning nap, Gus held his own and took in all the excitement.
Starting to get ready...We hung some snowflakes and wrapped the table.
Happy Birthday, Gus! When we started singing, Gus looked all around, he couldn't believe what was happening.
Then it was time to dive in...
Gus, Michele and Becky. Gus loved taking in the scene on Michele's lap.
Gus, Evie and Abby
Gus and Emily
Theo and Gus
Emerson aka Emie
Luke trying out the hats. I forgot to put one on Gus! Thank goodness we still have time since it wasn't truly his birthday yet.
Gus and Danny
I don't think we could have fit one more person in our living room. We've had more people than that before in our house, but I think now that we have kids and toys (oh, and the fact that it's December and you can't go sit outside) may contribute to the tightness!
Opening gifts... who is more excited, me or him?
Gotta brush that sugar out... check out those NOT-blue eyes! Any predictions?
It was a great lunch, and so fun to see all the kids together as many of them are not far in age.
What I learned:
1. All kids really want to eat in the end are the cupcakes. The other stuff they eat is like paying a toll to drive on the highway. I'll eat this, but only because I know there's goodness to come!
2. Dense, small cupcakes only make you eat more because you think you haven't eaten very much. This may cause a sugar high, and subsequent sugar crash. Beware.
3. Cream cheese does come out of rugs. And besides, when you have the new Bissel bagless vacuum, it's just another excuse to vacuum. We're still enamored by our lovely purchase.
4. Gus really should have napped before all of that. If only he had an off button...
I've been reflecting on this year...but I'll save that for Gustav's birthday.
Good night, dream sweet cupcake dreams. I know I will.
Posted by janna at December 4, 2004 10:43 PM
Comments
Happy Birthday, Gus! I can see that your day was full of fun! We didn't forget you, it was kind of funny that your cousin Kersten and I were in the car driving somewhere and she said, "hey, Gustav is one year old today!" You will be receiving two packages via UPS. I tried to find what I was looking for in one place and could not. I must say that my idea for your birthday present was not original. Your Grandma Shirley gave the same gift to your cousin Alex and it soon became his absoloute favorite posession and he still loves it today. I am sorry that I am a little bit late with it but it actually took me this long to locate it on line so that I could send it to you! I started shopping for it last week. Hope you enjoy your presents and please ask your Mommy to let me know when they arrive. Love to you, little guy.
Aunt Deb
Posted by: Aunt Deb at December 8, 2004 10:07 AM