8.15.2006

Happy Birthday, Brendan!

Today we wish Brendan a happy 4th birthday! On Sunday, we gathered our closest Michigan friends at the Colony Swim Club to celebrate the occasion. We swam, dug in the sand, kicked around beach balls, and chowed on burgers and cake.






Sunday night when we played our favorite-part-of-the-day game at bedtime, Brendan said cake and presents were his favorites. I can see why! His wonderful friends gave him board games (Mouse Trap and Operation Shrek), Batman and Superman action figures, and very cool helicopters. Needless to say, he was content playing with his new toys the rest of the day.

I'm particularly excited about the board games. We played many while growing up and still do when the family is together for holidays or special events. (While in Oklahoma City, I revisted one of my childhood favorites, Connect Four, with Brendan.) Games and puzzles are also a great winding-down activity before bedtime.

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