Birthday Bash

Eli had a great birthday. The morning was a bit hectic: I had a doctors appointment that got a bit jumbled, but Eli and Maddux got to Panera for a special bagel, so they didn't mind too much. (This was their first time there.) Eli was so excited. He got to sit in the big boy chair and eat a big, blueberry, breakfast bagel. After lunch and a nap, the kids woke up to find D at the house. Then Cooper, Finley and their parents arrived, along with Lehr and CC. While Eli was napping I decorated the downstairs with large paper "3"s, streamers and balloons. I also set out some birthday hats and noise-makers. He got into this big time. When D and Daddy arrived he brought hats to them and insisted they join him in the fashion statement. After a quick dinner we brought out the cake: an acoustic guitar in honor of the gift from Lehr. (Just before Lehr walked out, Eli said, "I don't want to cwy!" I guess he remembers last year when he cried during the traditional "Happy Birthday" song!) Eli and Cooper ate at the 'big boy table' and then played in the yard with some of the gifts Eli received. He loved his bubble-mower from Grandma Cathie and Grandpa Jim; he's mowed the entire yard about three times since yesterday! After our guests left we pulled out the special gift. Eli was so excited about the guitar! He still has some technique to work on, but he's putting in a lot of practice already.

Eli's 3rd Birthday from Lehr Eliason on Vimeo.