What was certain to be a good omen, Desmond starts his birthday party day with the season’s first snowfall. On a trip with dad to nab folding chairs, Des also gets a special birthday hot chocolate
All warm
A young Jedi recreating a scene in Star Wars
Eleanor is in a phase where any material, regardless of how small, is either spread out as a blanket to lay on or cover something that is “going sleepy”
Ella is as surprised as everyone else that the snow is sticking and begins to accumulate
What dad thought would be just a nice background (while Beatles played on the speakers) ended up being an early focal point of the birthday party
Getting pigtails with aunt Megan, who is significantly more skilled than mom and dad
Snack picnic
When originally prompted for birthday theme ideas, Des, almost without thinking, replied “Star Wars and Rainbows.” Safe to say, mom and dad’s baker friend nailed it. Mom took to the next level with action figures.
Ella and pa negotiating terms for sharing chips
One can only assume he’s wishing to watch Empire Strikes Back. Or for real-life dinosaurs…
Ella showing off her fork skills for great-grandma Jan
Action figures rivaling cake and ice cream for attention
When you’re so cute, everyone offers you a bite of cake
Desmond solicits help from Liam reading cards
Making the rounds
Mom demonstrating how the R2-D2 candy dispenser works
Hug pile with ma
And the party inevitably ends in some sort of balloon-oriented mayhem
(Mom gets award for best birthday installation)
