It finally came... Mehandis's 3rd birthday. This much anticipated event did not disappoint, starting at 6:30 in the morning with an enthusiastic wake up. At 6:30 in the morning Michael and I went together to Mehandis's bedroom to give "Happy Birthday" wishes. His reply was, "It is here? My birthday came! It is really here!"
Then we were soon off for a breakfast of donuts and breakfast. Gotta love the sprinkles!
Mehandis put in a special request for a birthday hat, which I quickly crafted up and he quickly grew tired of wearing.
All smiles as ended our breakfast and headed off to our school and work days. Mehandis was very excited to share his ice cream sandwich birthday treats with his school friends. At the end of his school day, Mehandis gave us a birthday treat of being declared "Potty Trained" by his daycare... resulting in a significant tuition decrease. Michael and I were very thankful for that gift!
Mehandis rocking out with his new electrical guitar... I accidentally broke his old guitar a few days earlier. Oops.
We headed off to Chicago later in the day, via Amtrak, which Mehandis thought was all part of his birthday celebrations! Later in the weekend, family gathered at my parent's home for a little party.
Mickey Mouse made a special appearance.
Followed by Thomas, Percy and James.
That same weekend we had the pleasure of celebrating Michael's cousin Joel's marriage to Rhonda. They are an awesome couple that incorporated many unique and personal touches into their ceremony and reception. The wedding had a "Jumping the Broom" ceremony, which has historical and cultural significance... but Michael and I both swear that it was introduced to us as "Jumping the Groom". We were a little nervous for the Joel the groom, until the broom (instead of the groom) was laid down before the bride.
The bride is actually part of a burlesque troupe, which accounts for incorporating many artistic dances into their wedding.
And a fan dancer.
Plus a bonus of these dancing stars!
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