Today as we were walking to church we realized that it was Gwen's four-and-a-half birthday. We used to celebrate our kids' half birthdays when they were younger, by going out to a neat 50's style hot dog place for dinner. They served chocolate milk there that had whipped cream and colored sprinkles on top... the kids thought that was such a special treat! In recent years, half birthdays haven't been much of a big deal. But I guess the youngest child so desires to be catching up to her siblings... when we told Gwen that it was her four-and-half birthday today, she was really pleased. We went out for dinner after church with several other families, and with so many other people around we all forgot about recognizing this milestone. But Gwen remembered as we walked in the door at home, so I scrambled around the kitchen to create a little something to put a candle in. Madelyn sent Gwen to the dining room and instructed her to cover her eyes until she carried in the yummy creation and set it before her. The birthday song was sung, the candles blown out and licked clean, and dessert was enjoyed by all.
Happy Half Birthday, Half Pint! You're on your way to 5!
Today as we were walking to church we realized that it was Gwen's four-and-a-half birthday. We used to celebrate our kids' half birthdays when they were younger, by going out to a neat 50's style hot dog place for dinner. They served chocolate milk there that had whipped cream and colored sprinkles on top... the kids thought that was such a special treat! In recent years, half birthdays haven't been much of a big deal. But I guess the youngest child so desires to be catching up to her siblings... when we told Gwen that it was her four-and-half birthday today, she was really pleased. We went out for dinner after church with several other families, and with so many other people around we all forgot about recognizing this milestone. But Gwen remembered as we walked in the door at home, so I scrambled around the kitchen to create a little something to put a candle in. Madelyn sent Gwen to the dining room and instructed her to cover her eyes until she carried in the yummy creation and set it before her. The birthday song was sung, the candles blown out and licked clean, and dessert was enjoyed by all. 
Happy Half Birthday, Half Pint! You're on your way to 5!
2 comments:
So exciting, big girl! What was the dessert? I couldn't tell from the pictures!
I love the way madelyn is taking the cupcake to Gwen and also love her dress. Please etell them we miss them and think of them often.
Love you guys.
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