Birthdays & Music

Yesterday was a big day for us. We had Jim's Birthday and Jace's 7th Grade Band Concert. Jace & I got up and left the house at abou 6:15 a.m. to get some surprises for Jim and get an apple pie ordered for his birthday. We went up to Walmart and got decorations and balloons, cards and wrapping paper. Jace got a really funny card that makes sounds. On the outside of the card is a photo of Chris Farley as "Tommy Boy." When you open the card, the line "I can't believe you've never been cowtipping before!" plays.

We laughed so hard in the store at 6:30 a.m. Too bad no one was around to stare and point at us.

When we got home, we decided to make Jim a Birthday omelet, rather, I made an omelet. I put in yellow, red, and orange peppers, freshly ground cheddar cheese, and various spices. He really seemed to enjoy it, and naturally, we served it on the "You are Special Today" plate. He signed it: My birthday today: 5.28.09

We all got to where we needed to go: Jim to work, Jace to school, and I returned home to work. While working, I decided to decorate the garage doors. It was pretty fun! You can't read it here, but it says: "(balloons) Hap-py Bir-th-day J-I-M! We love you!" And then I got a little over-zealous in the house as well... Jace helped blow up about 30 balloons when he got home from school.
Later when Jim got home we opened cards and presents.

Jace got Jim the movie "Taken"...if you haven't seen it; its must! "I will find you. I will kill you."

We then ate dinner quickly and Marni and Papa joined up to attend Jace's end of year band concert.

Jace plays the trumpet. He was really a beginner this year, since his teacher in Maryland was HORRIBLE, and once we saw what a crummy musician and teacher he was, we let him quit. So, he has been taking lessons, and has made a lot of progress this year. What was so cute about this concert was he wore his hat throughout and then didn't have a chair in which to sit for a few minutes. The director finally found one for him, though.

We were surrounded by friends: The Mays, the Levines, and the Helms. That made it especially fun.

This is Landan May. She played the cello with the orchestra. Ethan Helms and Nathan Nilsen also play in the orchestra. Jace's other good friend, Ray, plays the trumpet and played 3 solos very beautifully.

After the concert we had the Levines, Mays, Marni & Papa, and Gibsons over for dessert. It was chaotic and fun!

Hmmm, birthdays and concerts...it must be the end of May! Yes, we had the "funzies!"

Pirates of the Caribbean.