I talked to Hunter several times before Thanksgiving trying to plan his birthday party. I knew once baby came, I would be out of commission for a few weeks and I didn’t want him to feel forgotten. RJ and I threw out all kinds of suggestions but he finally landed on inviting his two closest friends (Nate and Josh) from school to see “The Penguins of Madagascar” in the theater. RJ took the boys and got popcorn, snacks and drinks. We had cake, ice cream and opened presents afterward.
Nate was pretty tricky and wrapped this big box. Inside that box was another box and so forth down to a small box with tons of football cards.
Josh gave him a family game of “Spot It” which we have already enjoyed many times.
The next day was Sunday, Hunter’s real birthday. McKenna was so anxious for him to open his presents that we did it after breakfast.
McKenna gave him one of her stuffed animals and wrapped it in this baby bag.
Both sets of grandparents gave him $5.
RJ and I really struggled on what to give him. Even Hunter didn’t know what he wanted. Finally, RJ thought he might like a becket. He loves collecting football cards and is always asking RJ which ones are the best. RJ figured Hunter would spend hours looking up how much each card was worth. It was too overwhelming though and he decided to return it the next day. He still hasn’t decided what to spend his money on. He’s quite the saver!
We have a $75 budget for birthdays and unfortunately after the movies and this $45 becket, the money was gone so Hunter didn’t get to open anything else and he had a bum birthday.
Hunter requested cheese burgers, doritos and a mint oreo ice cream cake for his birthday dinner.
We love Hunter very much and are grateful for the things we are learning together as he takes us on new parenting territory each year.
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