Ben turned FORTY-FIVE yesterday. When I started this blog, back in ancient times, he celebrated his 28th (and we thought he was old then LOL LOL LOL)
He sure did eat cake with chopsticks, since the sushi place sent like 12 pairs. They assumed our takeout order for two was for a party— SO JUDGMENTAL, SUSHI PLACE.
I also bought confetti poppers at target because I hate myself apparently?
We celebrated the big day on his bday eve with bar trivia. We were SECOND PLACE going into the final, but we bombed the last question, wagered big, and took 6th. Kids are
great at bar trivia, by the way, because things that adults struggle to remember, are right there at the front of their brains because they are learning it currently. Jack was clutch for a question about matching artists and paintings (we got all 8 points) and a rhyme scheme question. Harry knew sportsball trivia and music answers, and we had our Swiftie along for the inevitable Taylor question— so helpful. Plus there was a Disney category that Minnie was all over. (The female lead in Aladdin— she knew it instantly LOL).
Everybody keeps asking me if I got my hair colored, and no! I did the box that didn't work and then I got a hair cut and a new part! And the gray! IS GONE. What.
Minnie-- still bananas for art projects.
I had a parent teacher conference at her school-- in the teeny chairs-- and her teacher sends home a little album of her going about her day, and it is TO DIE FOR adorable.
I try to buy Minnie Mouse clothes sparingly. But I could not resist this dress (from WAL MART of all places!)
She likes to wear my glasses and call herself MISS MINNIE, and I am here for it.
No time to rest on my birthday laurels! Dorothy turns
ELEVEN tomorrow— time for another ugly homemade cake!
Hopefully my birthday elf will be around to help
Happy birthday to Ben and to Dorothy! That cake looks delicious! Minnie Mouse - too cute!
ReplyDeletethanks- hope your vacay is wonderful!
DeleteBar trivia with the fam on a school night no less. You guys are way more fun than Coach and I ever were and ever will be. Full stop.
ReplyDeleteMy mom turned 82 yesterday, March 13th! Happy great shared b-day with Nana, Ben. Happy almost b-day Dorothy! And then it's all of a sudden St. Pat's Day. I'm sure you go all out on that day too, because why not? Great pics!
happy birthday to your mom!!
DeleteWishing a fantastic birthday to both Ben and Dorothy! That cake is making my mouth water – it looks absolutely scrumptious! And oh, that Minnie Mouse is sooo Adorable beyond words!
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes,
Maria Positiva
thanks!
DeleteHappy all the birthdays! Is that an Easter dress or just random carrots? Here for it either way. We sometimes order Chinese food where the fortune cookies are all out of proportion to the number of people eating, SHUT UP CHINESE FOOD PLACE. Chocolate cakes are hard to make pretty, which is why I'm mad at Matt for liking them.
ReplyDeleteshut UP chinese food place! Yes-- easter dress from wal mart
DeleteLove your purple dress! And happy birthday to Ben!
ReplyDeletethanks!
DeleteHappy birthday to Ben! You have quite the festive week in your house! And omg - I would never in a million years get the confetti poppers. You are way more fun than me!
ReplyDeletethe kids really did love them
DeleteSuch a festive week! And bar trivia - never thought about how doing it with kids could be helpful, haha.
ReplyDeleteYOUR HAIR IS SO CUTE!
TWO birthdays. Wow. And you just had a half-birthday too, right? I hope you are recovering from all of the celebrations. Thank goodness Minnie Mouse is available to help. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to Ben. And I am sure the confetti poppers seemed like a fun idea... until you realized later that they were going to be popped INSIDE YOUR HOUSE (I am sorry).
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