Sunday, November 16, 2008

Matthew's Birthday Weekend Festival

Wow! Did we have a busy birthday weekend! Nana and Pa came down from Chicago to visit with us. Matthew had his birthday party with all of the boys in his class plus a few neighbors and friends (17 boys!) Saturday afternoon at Taekwondo America. It was a huge success! The boys had a great time learning moves and the best part....discipline! They also got to play a game of dodge ball and enjoyed pizza and cake. Matthew got to cut the cake with a hugh sword which was one of his highlights. What more could you ask for?


Nana and Pa, Grandma and Grandpa Tempel, Aunt Karen, Sophia, Lisa and Joe helped celebrate Matthew's birthday with him Saturday evening with cake and ice cream.
Sunday, the BIG day, Matthew got to open his gifts from Nana and Pa, Grandpa and Grandma Bratt, and Mom, Dad, and Adam. It was like a warm-up for Christmas morning! There were a lot of Lego's received, some really cool books, clothes (which mom likes!), and a remote control speed boat for Grandma and Grandpa Tempel's lake! The boat goes 30 mph....I am looking forward to playing with that!
Chicago Bears hats from Grandpa and Grandma Bratt

After church and relegious education, we went to see Madagascar 2. It was really funny! Matthew got a gift card from Borders from Lisa and Joe and it was burning a hole in his pocket, so after the movie, Nana and the boys and I went to Borders were Matthew got a few of his favorite books....Magic Tree House. If that wasn't enough, we went to El Rodeo for dinner. It is the end of the day and we are all exhausted from the birthday weekend festival but it was a lot of fun!!!!

2 comments:

Randy and Christine said...

That is definitely a birthday weekend festival. I hope he realizes what a lucky boy he is to have a family like you!! Will you be around for Christmas? (Dale)

The Bratt Family said...

Sad isn't it! I tell him all the time that I never had this when I was his age. I think he appreciates that. Unfortunately, we are not going to be in Dale for Christmas. We are headed there this weekend for a visit.