Birthday Weekend
We spent the weekend at my mom's in LaPorte to celebrate Alex's 4th birthday with family. It was quite the party!
We stopped at Coulter's Orchard in Westville on the way into town. They had some fun stuff for kids. I really wanted to pick out pumpkins, gourds, etc., but our Jeep was completely full with groceries, suitcases, party supplies and other junk...there was absolutely no room. We ran into my brother's friend, Danielle, who currently lives in Hawaii, but was visiting family back home. Hi, Danielle (who actually reads our blog!). Mike swears that I run into people I know pretty much everywhere we go, which is somewhat true. When we went to Nashville, IN over the summer, I ran into my old college roommate, Maryanne, who I had not seen since my baby shower. When we went to the circus in Indy, I ran into my best friend from middle school, Michele, who I had not seen since college--we both happened to go to Ball State.
Anyway, we spent Saturday partying. It was a beautiful day. Alex made out very well. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us...we love you! Lara and Elliot (who is SO cute and talkative--just turned two) get the prize for traveling the farthest....all the way from Greenwood, a good 3-31/2 hours each way.
Today we just lounged at my mom's and then Mike and I met a couple of friends and their kids (Hi, Susie Bell and family!) at Redamak's in New Buffalo, Michigan. Can you believe we had not been there for 2 years?? Which is ridiculous since my mom lives like 20 minutes away! They have the best cheeseburgers in the entire world. I wanted to take a picture of Mike biting into the masterpiece, but he wouldn't let me. Oh, Redamak's, how I missed you. The meal did not disappoint. If you ever make plans to go there, let me know and I'll join you, okay???
Here are some pumpkin patch and birthday party pictures. If you can, will you leave a little birthday message for Alex on here? He loves to look on the site and he'll be tickled to hear from you :-)
Also, stay tuned. We hope to put a short, yet entertaining, video of Alex up on Monday night.
Comments
Susie Bell - Mon October 6, 2008, 10:57 pm
We had a great time meeting you at Redamaks--so yummy. Let's do it again in the spring. Glad you had a happy birthday weekend for Alex. By the way, we stopped at DQ on the way home and I had a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard!!! Talk about spoiling myself--yikes. It was soooo good!April - Mon October 6, 2008, 5:31 pm
Happy Birthday Alex!! It looks like you had lots of fun with Mom and Dad! We pass this pumpkin everythime we go to New Buffalo, but we never stop. Looks like we need to make a late trip and go during the fall. :)Oh, and I looked up Redamaks because I thought I'd try it out (I'm always looking for a road trip excuse LOL), but they close soon for the season. Whats up the that? haha Oh well, maybe next year. :)
Danielle - Mon October 6, 2008, 1:25 pm
Happy Birthday Alex! It looks like you had a great birthday weekend at your Nonna's house! It was nice seeing you, your Mom and Dad at the pumpkin patch...what a surprise! You are definitely a cutie pie, I love seeing all the pictures your mom posts of you! Have a great day!!Amy - Mon October 6, 2008, 9:40 am
Happy birthday, Alex! What a great birthday cake! I am so glad he had a good party.That doll in that school bus will give me nightmares. I have a thing about creepy dolls :) We took the kids to the pumpkin patch yesterday and they had the best time. Will post our pics later this week :) Love you guys!
PS- Next time you go to Redamaks- CALL ME :) I'm hungry for their cheeseburgers now!
Jenny B - Mon October 6, 2008, 9:01 am
Happy Birthday Alex! Hope you have a wonderful day! Jenny, Andy and ZachCharlene - Mon October 6, 2008, 7:58 am
Happy Birthday Alex!! Enjoy lots of cake and tons of ice cream (and if there are any of those great cupcakes from the other day). Wow - four years old!Nonna & Grumpy - Mon October 6, 2008, 7:58 am
Happy Birthday, Alex! We're so proud of what a big boy you are getting to be. We will come to see you soon in Lafayette, ok? Have fun tonight at Chick-fil-A!! We love you lots!!Kristy V - Mon October 6, 2008, 6:18 am
Happy Birthday Alex! We hope you have a great day! Make sure your mom lets you eat lots of cake today!Love,
Connor and Kristy
Lindsay - Sun October 5, 2008, 11:42 pm
Happy Birthday, Alex!! :) Mike, Lindsay, Ruby, and Burke love you so much, sweet boy. We are very glad to be friends with you and your mommy and daddy. I hope you have a great week! You should try to talk Mommy into celebrating your entire birthday WEEK instead of just the day. :)Angela Schabloski - Sun October 5, 2008, 10:44 pm
Happy Birthday Alex, you are such a big boy now I can't believe it! Wow you are shaving already? Kindergarten will just be around the corner then what's next driving a car?Great pictures looks like you, mom, and dad had a great birthday weekend.
2009 Mike and Amy Focosi
