Before I post the photos and the rest of the videos of the Bruiser (as Great Aunt Denise calls him) I wanted to just tell that my birthday party was fun. 13 friends joined me, Mom & Gina at Doyle's and all but 2 went on to the improv show with us after dinner. The service at Doyle's was great and food was decent. They even put a candle on my piece of Italian Cream Cake so I could make a wish. The improv show would have been better if the audience hadn't included 15 very rowdy tweeners. But, all in all, it was a nice way to celebrate my 53rd year on the planet.
And now, on to the photos!
Gina was not pleased that her nap was interrupted when the gang arrived...
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But once she saw those big blue eyes, she didn't mind waking up!
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Of course I had to greet him with the typical toss in the air.
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Then he was double teamed by grandma and great grandma!
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Daddy to the rescue!
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On more than one occasion!
He is a bundle of energy - that's for sure!
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Taking all the books out of the bookshelf was a lot of fun!
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And Alena took the opportunity to make it a learning moment!
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A good time was had by all.