10 June 2008 Opening birthday greetings and gifts
from family and friends
around the world
was a happy start
for a
Joyeux Anniversaire !
Just look at that concentration!
or maybe Mom was being annoying with the camera?
Nah.
Nah.
The birthday girl went to school...
I pleaded with Elsie to stay home
but
I pleaded with Elsie to stay home
but
she insisted on going to school....
or did I just make that up?
or did I just make that up?
Anyway.
I had the table to prepare, food to assemble,
a last minute gift to purchase and note to JW:
France Telecom owes us BIG.
I had the table to prepare, food to assemble,
a last minute gift to purchase and note to JW:
France Telecom owes us BIG.
You may remember that Elsie received a tent
for her 13th birthday.
Yes, well, seems she has outgrown that ''old thing''.
(how does that happen?)
for her 13th birthday.
Yes, well, seems she has outgrown that ''old thing''.
(how does that happen?)
Conversation upon receiving the Big Girls Tent...
Elsie: Wow! Can I put the tent together NOW?
Dad: No. Wait for the sleepover Friday.
Dad: No. Wait for the sleepover Friday.
Elsie: Okay. Can I take it out of the package?
Dad: Sure.
Dad: Sure.
Elsie: I'm unfolding it, Dad!!!
Dad: Just unfold. Do not assemble.
Dad: Just unfold. Do not assemble.
Elsie: Okay. Jeez, this is big! I'm taking out the pieces, Dad!!!
Dad: Just take out. Do not assemble.
Elsie: Okay. Look!!! I think this pole thing goes in this loop here. Dad?
Dad: Wait! Do not assemble.
Elsie: Okay!
Elsie: Okay!
Frankie! Stop helping Elsie!
Christine decided to read the instructions
and voila !
and voila !
Tent done.
Teen scores!
Teen scores!
Let's have cake!
Is that a skimpy cake or what?
What!
Elsie requested a blueberry tart
and whipped cream...
and Mark was surprised to have
his own candle
on a Lion chocolate bar
Mark is happy now...
Blow out those candles!
May all your wishes come true
and remember Elsie:
Do Not Assemble.
5 comments:
Elsie,
It was the next best thing to being there to see those wonderful photos your mom took of your 14th birthday!
What fun! Have fun with your friends at your Friday night celebration and enjoy that very nice tent!
Love you,
grandma
Happy,happy birthday, Elsie dear! Loved sharing your special day with you!
Pam,you're a genius!
xxx and ooo . . .
Auntie Beatsy
I think someone has a career in photo-journalism in their future!
Great narrative.
Wow, Elsie sure has grown!
Happy Birthday Elsie! So happy you assembled the tent!
Love,
Min
Typical 14 year old.....
Yes! You go Elsie! (You take after your Auntie.)Are you bringing the tent to MN?
Happy Birthday dear, dear Elsie. We are looking forward to your arrival. I suppose we will need to journal and take many pics so your Mom can embellish upon your trip. She does it so very well.
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