90

This year George's Great Grandma Doris turned 90. We celebrated with her a few weekends ago. There was lots of family there that I hadn't seen in years, and many of whom their names I didn't know. Somehow they seemed to remember mine. I think it was the work of my mother reminding everyone of each other. It seemed to be a great day for Doris. George of course helped her open gifts.

Though he doesn't understand why anyone would want clothes as a gift when there are so many toy cars out there.

Doris and her younger sisters, Margaret and Irene.

The Johnson family, Doris, Janis, Judith, and John

With the grand kids, Katie, Carolyn, and Olivia.

Congrats to Doris on her 90 years of life! I only hope I can live that long.

31

Wednesday was my 31st birthday. To celebrate we went out to dinner Saturday night with my family. As you can see I went for a drink that matched my outfit. No I can't remember what it's called, or what's in it, but it sure was tastie.

Dinner was at the restaurant Standford's in the Northgate mall. Food was good but the service was slow, so I don't think we'll be heading back anytime soon. Mostly because George doesn't get the concept of waiting. When we were waiting to be seated he kept saying "me wait a minute." Of course he said this multiple times a minute and again when we were waiting for our food to arrive. Now I understand why places like Red Robin bring your food out so quickly, it's to keep your kids happy.

Below is how George entertained himself as the evening went on. Dipping his straw in Papa's drink and then drinking from the straw. He was quite proud of himself for figuring this out. And for getting out of the strap on his highchair.

Updated picture of me and my sisters, Katie and Olivia. It's been too long since we've had one taken of just us. I think it was like 6-7 years ago at a Husky football spring game.

As for my birthday, I spent it at work. I know that sounds really sad doesn't it? Though I did get to look forward to the surprise I would receive once I got home. Adrian had made me a cake and had my gifts waiting for me at the table. George was so excited that as soon as he heard me he started yelling about birthday cake. And that was really nice to come home to.

Someone's Two!!!

It's official we now have a toddler running around our house. November 28th was George's second birthday. We didn't do much for him that day except tell him 'Happy Birthday', and give him a little gift. George had received his train set and table the month before. However the following day we had a family party for our little one. We started the morning by filling his room with balloons, then woke up to him saying "mama mama, boons!" Once out of bed he ran up and down the hall kicking his balloons and laughing.

Later George helped his mother get the Christmas lights set up.

Once George got up from his nap he was surprised by his Grandparents, and he was excited to see everyone coming to his house. This year George got into the gift opening. A few of his gifts he's a little afraid of, but there are also a few favorites.

Also new this year we went with a home made cake. As you can see George was very excited that it came with toy trucks.
Once he blew out his candle his mother let him lick the frosting off, but little did she know that George would just eat the candle with the frosting.

This led to her trying to retrieve the candle piece.

Finally George gets to play with his cake trucks!



The end result.

All in all it was a very fun day. Happy second Birthday George!