Metal Meredith

Vivienne had a super birthday. No parties here. We have gone to too many and witnessed Vivienne not fully participate enough to not want to toss $300 in the trash. A friend mentioned that she allows her children to choose between gifts or a party. We will certainly be using that method from this point forward.

Vivienne’s day started with her tip-toeing into our room in the morning and asking if today was her birthday. Then, Phil and I both commented many several times about how BIG she looked and how TALL she was and how OLD she was acting. She ate it up.

We went downstairs and immediately opened presents. In true Vivienne fashion, she was not outwardly joyous, but her unwillingness to part with a few things in the following days spoke volumes. From us, she got a superhero cape with her initial on it, super binoculars, an Incredibles book, a Toy Story 2 book, a Woody figure, a Slink figure, Hello Kitty umbrella, Hello Kitty underpants, and a bald eagle stuffed animal (named George).

We also took time to enjoy her cake. She asked specifically for a Butterfly/Spongebob/Dinosaur/Superhero cake. I was a little overwhelmed with trying to get all those things on one cake, so I set out to find a Butterfly, Spongebob and Superhero balloon. Then, I had this cake made for her. I think it captures her likeness.

She also was lucky enough to get a new bike from Grandma, a trip to Toys R Us from Grandpa and Nancy, this gross eyeball/tongue puppet from Sissy, a backpack full of sidewalk chalk from Henry, and the coolest cake ever made by her cousins and Grammy.

I think she saw all of her immediate relatives plus a few extras. Hopefully, that was more special than any other gift.

Feel free to pop over to the video account and check out the day’s movies. (see link at top right)