Frosting, yum yum

Happy Birthday to Mr. Boy. We had pizza and this cake the girls helped me make and decorate. The kids were so into the whole cake attacking aspect. It was so funny watching them, watching him!
Our little Broders is One. Sniff sniff.

Sparkly Shoes and Birthday Wishes

It's no surprise that Target is my favorite store... so that is where the kids and I set out to present Papa with his Birthday gift. I told Kennedy of my father's Birthday wish this year and she replied.."Well, it's not really birthday-ish, but it's really nice". All he wanted us to give him was the gift of giving to someone in need.

I thought about who and where to go and knew I wanted a child to be the recipient.

After talking to a counselor at the kids school, she called back with permission and gratitude from the parent and supplied information on sizes for this child. We had so much fun picking things out....the girls and I perhaps more than Griffin. We got lots of shoes and a few outfits; the girls wanted to purchase her more and more. 3 pair of shoes, swimsuit, clothes, undies and hair ties were some of the loot. Our favorite purchase was this pair of pink sparkly shoes! They were so pretty and hopefully this child doesn't mind pink, because the girls picked out a lot of it!

The kids helped wrap and never once said a word about wanting this or that or wishing these were meant for themselves. I was impressed by the spirit in which this was carried out in our home. We will be able to deliver the gifts to the counselor tomorrow and hope it eases some burden for this family and bring happiness to a little girl who may not otherwise enjoy the small "earthly" possessions that our children take for granted.

Although Mr. Boy wasn't allowed in on the shopping or wrapping portion he does want to wish Papa Trace a Happy Birthday!

Thanks dad for supporting something greater than yourself. Your act of selflessness made an impact on my children and I'm sure they will always remember Papa's 60th Birthday Act of Service... because of it's meaningfulness and involvement on their part.