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When a son is one
Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:44AM 
Wait just one minute
Guess what. We had another birthday party since I saw you last.
Not another birthday party! You may be thinking. But yes.
We had a rollicking good time
(When the immediate family tots up to eighteen in number and we have birthdays in every month except November, it's inevitable and those parties aren't going to throw themselves.)
This time it was for our Baby Elliot a/k/a Skippy, who turned one year old the Saturday before last.
We celebrated our Skippy on his first birthday
At one month younger than Baby Guy, Skippy is the youngest of our eight grandchildren.
(BTW his parents do not call him Skippy. Mostly that's me, Audrey, and Dagny. But Cherica have not issued a cease and desist order, so we keep doing it. If you knew Elliot, you'd know how much Skippy suits him.)
His adoring mama made his cake at home
His party was held on his actual birthday, at Cherica's place.
Due to that being the weekend when Hurricane Helene caused significant damage and power outages in our area, Erica was obliged to revamp her menu.
Erica saw to all of the details for her baby's party
That was because so many stores were closed due to having no power, and she had a grocery order in at one of them but the store was unable to fulfill it.
The power at Cherica's house had been restored the night before though, and she had frozen pizzas to heat up, and I made macaroni and cheese and we had chips and popcorn and a homemade cake, and it was enough.
The party's theme was the color blue
The theme that his mother had chosen for Elliot's party was the color blue.
We all wore blue and there were blue snacks and blue balloons and paper lanterns, and other decorations.
I did not know that Jello made candy
The cake was chocolate (white on the inside and ever so delectably moist), so Erica stenciled a one on top, with blue sanding sugar.
She then popped a cursive-written one into the cake.
Naturally there was a gift table
Elliot's single candle was in his smash cake, which was actually a cupcake.
He is a foodie and a chow hound, and after he'd devoured his lunch, his eyes got big and round when he saw his mother bringing that cupcake in his direction.
Skippy be like whaaaaat
We sang to him and blew out the candle and took the paper off the cupcake, and he went to town on it.
Later we had his present-opening time and that was a big success too.
Knoppers are bussin'
TG and I got him a pounding bench and if a video that Erica sent me last week is any indication, he's partial to it. He just takes the hammer and pounds away and then turns it over himself, to pound the shapes down again from the other side.
We love classic toys.
Dreams do come true
He got a Push 'n' Pop Bulldozer from his Aunt Stephanie, and an oversized dimple fidget toy from his Aunt Audrey, and some outfits, and many other things that he seems to be enjoying.
We're having another big party this coming Friday, and I'll tell you all about that next week.
I think I'm in love
It's not for a birthday; it's to do with our Audrey's wedding which will take place four weeks hence.
I am in the thick of preparations for that, as you might imagine. All of our decorations, both for the church and the reception, are homemade.
Not bad for store-bought
Or shall I say Pirate-made.
Speaking of the wedding, several days ago we had an event/activity having to do with that occasion, and it turned out to be so special that it was rather over the top.
This is a bit of all right
I wish I could tell you all about it but I cannot because it wouldn't be fun to do that without being able to show you pictures.
And yes, there are pictures, but the reason I can't show them to you is because they involve the bride-to-be wearing her wedding dress.
Can I have two of these next year?
Naturally only a few people can see that before the wedding day, and we cannot put it online because Mike might peek.
But after the wedding, I promise I'll tell you the story, with pictures, and I promise that it will warm the cockles of your heart.
All set to open my presents now
Whatever those are.
One last bit of news is that our Rizzo, my cherished nine-year-old rescue Chiweenie (chihuahua-dachshund mix), spent yesterday at the vet.
Working on my hand-eye coordination
He needed some dental work. Many hours and several hundred dollars later, I retrieved my dog, who could walk but was still woozy from sedation.
Dr. Chambers had been obliged to pull several of the Rizz Man's teeth, and I guess I'm going to have to start brushing my dog's choppers lest he lose the rest of them.
A guy can always use one of these
I'm trying to imagine Rizzo allowing me to brush his teeth. Not coming up with anything.
I've been promised by the veterinarian that when I take Rizzo back in ten days for a checkup on his dental treatment, I'll be given a tutorial on dog teeth brushing. And they'll likely try to sell me something too.
Ah well. He's my beloved canine unit and it's all right.
Rizzo
In closing let me say that our prayers are one hundred percent with the residents of the State of Florida, who are in peril at the present moment and possibly for many days and weeks to come.
May God bless and help them, and may He bless and preserve our nation, and deliver her from enemies both foreign and domestic.
Especially domestic.
And that is all for now.
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Happy Thursday
Reader Comments (19)
Oh my goodness he is such a cutie. How did one year go by so quickly? All of your photos are priceless. I'm glad he enjoyed his special day with all of his family. I just love how you all celebrate each other. Stay safe my friend!
I think the only thing worse than brushing a dog's teeth would be brushing a cat's teeth. So how many teeth does he have left? You'll have to inform us how the brushing goes. Perhaps some doggie tranquilizers. Waiting for the actual cupcake eating has been like waiting for the end of a good movie. But the end was worth it, how adorable!! Such sweet pics! I cannot wait to find out about the secret event! And to see all the wedding pics!
Hello Pirate,
Taking on the challenges and making wonderful memories, just what a pirate would do.
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to the Chow Hound... you made me laugh at that. ;-)
Do keep us updated on Rizzo.
Love, Carla
@Lori ... Isn't he though? I can't get over some of his expressions.The innocence just about takes me out, hahaha! I'd better enjoy it because we know that innocence expires quickly. But how we enjoy him! xoxo
@Ginny ... I know, right? I cannot imagine brushing his teeth but I'm confident that I will prevail, hahaha! Rizzo still has MOST of his teeth, haha, having had two removed (one on each side) in the back, and ALL of the tiny ones in the front bottom part of his mouth. They were SO little! And I guess he had already lost a few and I didn't even know it. I did drag out the cupcake eating pictures, didn't I? Pirate! And my friend you will not be disappointed with the story I will tell, or with the pictures either! Patience, hahaha xoxo
@Carla ... hahahaha and chow hound is only about half of it! I wish you could see that child when ANYONE is eating ANYTHING or if he even senses that his mother is in the kitchen to make a meal or even a snack. He's like nothing I've ever seen. LOVES to eat and comes by it honestly because we all like to eat but his parents especially love to cook together and come up with new things to eat. Rizzo is doing fine. Eating soft food, loving the mashed potatoes he's had today, hahaha! xoxo
Happy Birthday sweet Skippy! I can't believe he is one, how has this happened?
He looks to be enjoying himself, and who wouldn't with yummy food and presents?
I didin't know Jello made candy either.
4 weeks!!!!! I can't wait and will be inspecting those decorations with glee.
@Mari ... The time just dissolves into thin air! What is a year anymore? A week? Maybe? Hahahaha what we're going to do, we must do now. Yes! Four weeks! xoxo
The more Happy Birthdays the merrier!
I was going to say, Happy Belated Birthday, but someone has pointed out that it should be Belated Happy Birthday because this wish is late but the birthday was on time. Live and learn. 😊
Oh he is just the cutest. Happy Birthday Eliot.
Oh what luck with 18 relatives... it's wonderful to experience your birthday parties.
And I love the wonderful cakes and the wonderful photos of the birthday heroes.
Hug to you.
Happy Birthday !!!
@Mike ... Isn't that the truth??? Birthdays are great. xoxo
@AC ... Hahahaha I am always saying that ... was it me who told you? The birthday is NEVER late. It's our greetings that sometimes are! That's why if I'm late to say happy birthday, I say, "A belated but no less sincere Happy Birthday to you!" or words to that effect. Hahaha xoxo
@Hena ... Isn't he just? We are always saying the same thing. Hahaha! xoxo
@Viola ... Thank you my friend! Yes we are rich beyond measure as God has blessed us with a loving family. We do not take it for granted. xoxo
Awww...belated Happy Birthday to Skippy. :) He's so cute! And he certainly did enjoy his birthday cupcake! I'm certainly looking forward to this wedding and the pictures and everything about it that you are willing to share. I know it will be spectacular.
How wonderful that your family is so close and celebrates so many wonderful occasions together.. The look on your face with the two grandchildren says it all! so beautiful ! Happy birthday to Skippy. I like the way you said you did not receive a" Cease and Desist Order " about changing his name!! ha ha !! Despite the food order from the store not being available, looks like your still had a wonderful celebration for that special one year old. I'm looking forward to hearing about the wedding!! Congratulations! . Prayers to everyone affected by these brutal storms.Have a great week ! I'm sure it will be a busy one and exciting.
@Dianna ... Oh I'm so glad you're looking forward to it because I cannot WAIT until, one: it is over, and two: I can show pictures and tell you all about it! Hahahaha xoxo
@Judee ... We did have a truly wonderful time with our Skippy boy on his first birthday. HOW can it already be a year since we first saw that little face? Astounding. I will surely tell all about the wedding, in due time! Meanwhile, pray for me! Hahahaha we are in the thick of it now. Three weeks! xoxo
I love how you make a birthday an event, I would gladly have my birthday at your house! Elliott is one lucky (and cute) boy. Poor Rizzo, we took Zoey to the dentist this week as well, it is not cheap!
@Jim and Barb ... UGH the vet bills! And I am not one to take my pets for "wellness checks" either. If they don't seem to need anything besides food, water, and love, then that's all they get, hahahaha! No it is not cheap and now I have to figure out how to brush his teeth, hahaha! Oh well. We'll see how it goes. And if we threw your birthday party, you'd feel truly celebrated! xoxo
I'm totally with you on, "domestic".
Praying for all those in Florida and the rebuilding! I'm also happy YOU and family are alright and still preparing for the wedding!
Little "Skippy" is adorable! Happy Birthday sweet Baby Boy!
Can't wait to see the wedding photos...
Happy Weekend...
hugs
Donna
@Donna ... Hello my friend and thanks for stopping by since I know it's difficult for you during your recuperation. Yes it's an exciting time! But as we are sailing along on relatively smooth seas, others are struggling and it's heartbreaking. The situation in Western NC is so tragic that it's hard to even comprehend. God Bless America! xoxo