I think Everett had a good birthday. He wanted raspberry muffins for breakfast, so I was happy because they are so quick and easy! He got to bring a treat to share with his class, so we made bags of popcorn, marshmallows, and M&Ms for his class. I knew I would be making him two birthday cakes that week (one for us, and one for his party a few days after) and I really did not feel like making and frosting 25 cupcakes. Fortunately Everett did not mind.
The best part of his day might have been when Joel picked Everett up from school and took him to Dairy Queen for lunch. Lunch with Joel could very well be my kids' favorite birthday tradition from now on.
He also requested pizza for dinner. I had all of the ingredients for that, so we were set!
Everett was a good sport and waited all day to have cake and open presents.
He wanted an ice cream cake, so I made one in my springform pan. It actually worked out ok.
Everett refused to tell me what he wished for so it would still come true. I wanted to point out that if there is something he wants, I am his best chance at getting it, but I don't think that would have swayed him.
We topped the cake with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and cherries. It was a lot of fun.
Everett had some fun presents to open. A friend of his stopped by with an awesome lego jet, and Everett really enjoyed putting that together. It helped hold him over until he could open the rest of the presents after dinner. We bought him more legos as well as a lego idea book. One set of grandparents gave him a stomp rocket set and a squeaky foam pogo stick. They were both hits with everyone. One high point of the night was when some good friends brought over a big tub of legos they were no longer using. All in all, it was a lego birthday extravaganza! And I don't think Everett would have had it any other way. We are grateful for everyone's generosity.
And now, for the thank-you notes. This kindergartener of ours has quite a few to get done. We'd better get cracking!
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