Joe's tenth birthday was on Monday. It was a great day....it was also President's Day, so the kids didn't have school, and Joe was home from work. Plus, Chelsea made a last minute visit and drove out on Sunday, so she was here to celebrate with us as well. This year, it was all about basketball for Joe....as you can see from the pictures. He got new basketball shoes, a new personalized jersey, a new basketball playstation game, and best of all, tickets to a Laker game in March. He was a pretty happy birthday boy!
We have a tradition in our family that the birthday child gets to pick where to eat for dinner, and for the last two years, Joe has picked Hometown Buffet.
I HATE HOMETOWN BUFFET!
I did my best to persuade him to go somewhere else, but Chelsea, who has always been a fan of beffet-style restaurants (We're talking Chuck-a-Rama here), was firm in her support for Joe's choice. Joe stuck to his guns, and we ended up at Hometown Buffet, paying $60 for diet cokes, spaghetti, and all you can eat ice cream (because nothing else there is tolerable). Even Chelsea had to agree that Hometown Buffet does not hold to the same "high" standards that she's used to from her favored buffets. Next year, the tradition is changing...the birthday child can choose from the pre-approved list of restaurants that I give to them!
We enjoyed Joe shaped brownies (because Joe doesn't care for cake), and then called it a day.
We enjoyed Joe shaped brownies (because Joe doesn't care for cake), and then called it a day.
6 comments:
Happy Birthday Joe! Paul is drooling over your Laker tickets!
Brooke- I am right there with you on the buffet thing. You are a better mom than me for tolerating it even once, let alone 3 times!
And, what are you talking about you don't do cute, fun stuff anymore?! Brownies in the shape of "JOE", The personalized valentines (that turned out so cute by the way), the birthday banner, costumes galore, personalized stationery, hand sewn bags, and the list goes on, and on, and on...?! You don't give yourself nearly enough credit.
Well after spending some time in the Flyer, I can tell you that people who like Home Towne Buffet (at least in san luis obispo), are gas station workers. They told me they like to spend about 4 hours there, just camp out and eat up. YUM :(
I can't believe he's 10. I think it sounds like the perfect birthday celebration, minus the Home Town Buffet. I believe whole heartedly in the pre-approved list.
Brooke, I have a similar problem with Hometown Buffet...I hate it, but Dan loves it. Except he's 27 and should know better.
Hi Brooke! You blogger is so much fun! I really like to read everything you write! Your kids look great! Love, Aline
Joe, happy birthday!!! ( a little bit late, i know...)
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