Saturday, May 31, 2008

Eli's 5th Birthday

Eli celebrated his 5th birthday on April 16. I made strawberry-vanilla pancakes the morning of his birthday. Kevin went into work a little late to enjoy the birthday breakfast. Since his birthday fell on a Wednesday, we took cupcakes to church for him and his friends to enjoy during Mission Friends.

But according to Eli he didn't have a birthday until he had his party. We invited his friends and their families to Eli's Jungle Book birthday party. We had the party at Daingerfield State Park on Saturday April 26. We served hotdogs for lunch and, of course, cake and ice cream for dessert. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon. Several took advantage of the lake by going fishing and paddle boating. Some went hiking, while some played on the playground.

Eli's birthday cake

This is the cake after Kevin put 6 lbs or more of hotdogs on top of the cake box. Mowgli and Baloo ended up mutilated. I was not a happy camper when I saw it. I came close to blowing a fuse! It might have altered the looks but it didn't affect the taste.

Playground fun


Hotdog Chef or a wannabe Beatles band member? Hard to tell with that shaggy hair!

Just hanging out enjoying the day.

Eli had PLENTY of help opening his presents.

Boys playing with the golf set given to Eli.

Oh and while on the subject of Eli, he lost his second tooth a day or two after he turned 5. And yes this tooth as well turned into money.

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