We had a great birthday celebration for BGA. She did not have a party (she's just starting to have some friends after a few rough starts over the years, mainly being teased because of her red hair and freckles. This year it has seemed to click for her finally). But we went to see Big Hero 6 or whatever it's called on her birthday and went to a local pizza place that serves pizza in the NY style which she loved. We went bowling the Monday (which the schools had off that week for Veterans Day) when Dave was off as well, then finished the week off with presents, dinner (meatloaf muffins, her choice) and a nice size chocolate cake. I think she liked it.
I celebrated my birthday last month as did Dave and we had Halloween. Had a Ghostbuster (BGA) and a Vampire Princess (LGA). I didn't want to do the candy thing as LGA had been taking candy from I think end of school (that tells you how I kept forgetting to get rid of it) and stashing it in her room (till we had an ant invasion and Dave discovered a whole bunch of candy wrappers, etc. behind her bed and the ants freaked her out) out of the cupboard. So I decided I didn't want to do the candy thing (in the past they have traded it in for toys, last year no one wanted to this year I just decided to forgo any and all candy) and have her have the temptation to sneak it. SO we went to dinner and then let them go to Chuck E. Cheese in costume to play as they offered free tix to those dressed up. They had fun but did say after they wished they had candy. One of Dave's co workers sent home two gift bags with a small amount of candy in them so they were all set for a bit of candy and I know they got some from school.
Life has been interesting with a few twists and turns over the last couple of months but we are getting through it.
Hoping you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday whatever you do, whoever you are with and that the day is peaceful for you all. Dave works right up to Thanksgiving day even this weekend. It's the busy time for his company. I have no idea when the tree will go up as I am not really in the mood for one 10 yr old and one 13 yr old to fight over who puts on the decorations (even though they each have their own room tree to decorate). So we'll see how inspired I get.
Here are some pics from the newly 13 yr old's bday, mine and Halloween costumes. Enjoy!



Molly,
ReplyDeleteLove your hair and love your glasses! You look fab.
So happy for BGA that she is making friends. Such a critical time for a girl. 13, holy cow, how did that happen????
Thanks for the updates!