I had hung the birthday sign, the fabulous birthday banner Michelle made for me, and I got some balloons so we were properly decked out for a birthday party.
Randy requested spaghetti and rolls for dinner since that's his favorite meal. (He wasn't too proud to wear a bib.) Landon had a flag football game at 5:00 that day, so I had been in the kitchen for hours before the game trying to prepare as much as possible so we could eat after the game.
Apparently I should have worn a bib!
We toasted to his birthday with our cups of rootbeer. Our actual glasses haven't been looking very clean after coming out of the dishwasher, so we opted for these plastic cups instead. Nothing but the best around here!
I gave Randy a variety of those flavor packets to pour into water bottles, because he has recently taken to drinking those. He stopped drinking caffeinated soda several months ago, so apparently this is the new alternative.
This is the card Landon made for him.
This is the card Whitney made for him, indicating he is the best dad in the "hole" world.
Landon wrapped his gift in many layers of wrapping paper, and cracked himself up in the process.
He gave Randy a gift card for Cold Stone (which he had earned by babysitting Robyn's kids).
I also gave Randy the world's softest blanket (currently found at Costco for $15). Amy H. gave me one of these several years ago when I was sick, and I have used nothing else to sleep with since then because I love it so much. I still use mine every night, but have to say that after feeling the softness of Randy's new blanket I think my blanket's softness properties may have expired. I decided I want one of these for all of us, plus want some to use for throw blankets for watching TV. Good luck with that.
Whitney was very excited to get to light the candles for Randy's birthday pie, but it took 3 tries because each time she blew out the match, she ended up blowing out the candles as well!
Randy requested chocolate cream pie (hence the many hours in the kitchen for me), so the candles sunk into the creamy goodness.
He sliced the pie, so of course the pieces were perfectly uniform in size.
I can't remember why Landon was laughing, but he was totally cracking us up by being his jovial self.
**Do you decorate for birthdays?
What meal would you request?
What dessert?
Do you have a super soft blanket?**
What meal would you request?
What dessert?
Do you have a super soft blanket?**
Comment Window Tidbit: I got called for an interview for the job I want at school district! It's Monday at 10:50am, woohoo!
17 comments:
These are really cute pictures. My birthday decorating doesn't get too far beyond the birthday banner...
I don't know what I would request. Maybe lemon chicken and broccoli w/blue cheese sauce, that's a favorite. German chocolate cake for sure.
I don't have a super soft blanket, but now I want that one!
I am SO excited about your job interview!
Mmmm, chuck roast and mashed potatoes. With yellow cake with white mountain frosting for dessert. Yum.
That chocolate pie looks very delicious--it's one of my favorite desserts!
And congrats on the job interview--I hope it goes well! (I'm hoping that you didn't post that comment window tidbit before last Monday. . . .)
Happy Birthday two days late Randy. I still remember how great your posts were when Jill was on #1 trip to Paris.
That blanket looks wonderful. REally wonderful. I would request a cake/pie with lots of coconut in it.
Good luck with the interview! I do hope it goes well.
Good luck with the interview! That is such exciting news!
Randy's birthday looks like it was fun. You guys seems to have a lot of fun together.
I have good intentions of decorating but always seem to forget. I have a banner.
I don't know what meal I would request. I like too much. I love cheesecake, that would be good. As long as there is chocolate. I don't know if I have a super soft blanket. I don't use them. I run warm.
Hey,there is a powder you can buy at walmart that cleans dishwashers. You fun the dishwasher with only this in it and it really helps with spots. I do it annually. I also use a rinse agent.
It helps, I promise.
Oh, good luck with the job interview! I will be thinking of you!
What a great birthday! I have never seen those blankets, but have been wanting to get the girls blankets for their beds (their comforters are so worn and disgusting!) I will have to check out coscto!! What a deal!
We put a birthday sign on the bedroom door, and I have a birthday garland that I made. I am super excited to use the balloon wreath I recently completed. Oh, wait?!? Whose is the next birthday? Mine? What a *coincidence...*
Since my birthday falls around (or ON) Thanksgiving, I am always sure to request a meal that has nothing to do with turkey. Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding is a favorite.
I'm not much of a dessert person and I can't think of a dessert I would actually request.
Job interview, woo hoo!! Eye contact. Firm handshake.
HOLY COW!! Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way for your interview! THAT is just fantastic!!!
I do decorate for bdays. We write signs that are posted all over the the house, hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc...
We have a birthday sign we hang each year and if you are really lucky - get balloons staked in the yard!
Anything that I didn't have to cook would be great. I am a pie kinda person - looked delish!
I might have to check out COSTCO for that great blanket...
Quick -- They took the phosphate out of some dishwasher powders, so people are saying that the powders aren't cleaning as well as they used to. According to one story I read, gels are the best bet.
I don't really get to decorating and think I should be much better about birthdays after all the cruddy ones I had, but I'm not.
I'm crossing my fingers for your job interview!!
I have a card holder that was originally what I used for Christmas cards but now I pull it out for bday. It makes for a fun bday display with cards and such.
Whoo hoo! The school district would be a fool to not hire you!
As soon as I read that Randy was not too proud to bib I was hoping that you would have labeled this post with that. I have been waiting for more posts in that category!
I do decorate for birthdays, always exactly the same--a birthday banner and balloons that I just blow up and if I'm really going all out I use some crepe paper.
Happy Birthday to Randy!
Wait. Moms have the option of requesting a birthday dinner? Huh. Who knew.
The new phosphate-free dish detergent is SERIOUSLY cramping my style. I may have to begin a start-up business as a coyote, carrying illicit Cascade from across the border,.
Crystal's comment is sooo funny. I love birthdays thanks to you.....I think I would request steak frite and that ding dong cake from michelle. I MUST TRY and this pie too!!! I do like IKEA's chocolate mousse cake...ohhh soooo good...I love the one you bought me, chenille remember????? it is luxurious, and often wished i had another one....now this one has intrigued me....OHHH I LOVE COSTCO... .but ohhh so sad, that the last 3 years or so, practically we just walk in for milk and walk out...looks like a fun fun fun night!your kids are great! and Randy is such a good guy!
Happy Birthday to Randy! Everything looks so yummy and cozy. I need to get some of those blankets!
Lemi-Shine usually in the cleaner aisle by the dish washing stuff cleans off stuff left behind from the dishwasher. You can get it at Walmart or Target. It is about $4, but saves you from having to get a new dishwasher. Just thought it might help you out.
Good luck finding a job.
Congrats Randy on your birthday.
My husband loves pie too.
I think it's depends on who would be cooking...
42, that's a lot of birthday spanks. Ooh, kinky. What am I like?
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