Mike and Jen held Owen’s birthday party at Wingfoot Lake (now a state park). The rains ended just in time (1 day before), and, although it was cool, everyone seem to enjoy being outside and watching Owen, Caleb, and cousins Kate and Anna romp in the park and at the playgrounds.
Sebastian’s Halloween message made us smile . . . over and over. Thanks!
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Today we celebrated Owen’s birthday (a few days early). It was a rainy day (on and off all day; from sprinkles to downpours), but we had a good time. Kate, Anna, Caleb and Owen had fun playing, setting off bottle poppers, and opening presents. Owen and Anna licked the cake before we sang “Happy Birthday” . . . this is why Owen’s face looks a little blue in some of the photos. We finished with Owen defending Caleb from Nate — Owen returned from the bedroom wearing boxing gloves and proceeded to deliver a major whooping to his much older (by 20 years) cousin Nathan.
Seems like just yesterday…
Have a wonderful day, son! We love you!
Here are a few snapshots from the birthday party Bob and Lyn had for Poppy. Deborah and Kris were in town (Kris to pick his next car at the Auto Show), and we got to meet Cooper for the first time. Cooper is a very cute and very easy-going baby. He was watching everything, and he was engaging in baby conversation with Lynda. The red hair makes him seem very “Westbrook-ish” for now. I think everyone is hoping he keeps the color — much like Zach’s. We had a good time, and Poppy seemed to enjoy everything.
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Watching Disney’s “Peter Pan” with Caleb while Owen & Grandpa take much-needed naps, I am surprised at the political incorrectness of a childhood fave. The depiction of Native Americans in caricature and dialect is pretty bad, and makes Cleveland’s Chief Wahoo mascot look practically complimentary. I haven’t mentioned anything to Caleb, since he hasn’t reacted or commented, but I feel some moderate culture shock. The parents won’t have to worry that next time I’ll rent “Song of the South” for the grandsons’ viewing pleasure. This was icky enough.
Speaking of culture shock, I got my Golden Buckeye Card in the mail today. Goody.
Yesterday was the big party. We had a great time, and we hope everyone else did as well. Here are a few snapshots from the event.
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