The festivities started on Monday evening because Jip's Tuesday morning was jam packed. So, we decided to let RJ open his gifts early. Once again, everyone spoiled him rotten. We are proud of him for doing enough chores, and doing so graciously, to earn a little bit of money to put toward a Nintendo Switch. Mom and Dad picked up the rest of the tab for the device plus the necessary accessories, and family provided the games and protection. Add in some Legos and Transformers, and he was a very happy boy!
His birthday day was pretty normal. We set up his Switch. RJ went to his Minecraft Designers class. And Audrey came over to play. Jip was able to bail on work earlier than normal, so we met him for dinner at RJ's restaurant choice--Chili's. Our favorite server saw us walk in and told the hostess to put us in her section. She had our drink order and chips and salsa ready as we sat down. She knows the kids' usuals, but Jip and I keep her on her toes by mixing it up. She overhead us talking about RJ's birthday and brought him some ice cream. She asked RJ if he wanted them to sing, but he declined--that still isn't his thing. But, he loved that she doted on him. ;)
When we got home, we ate the ombré birthday cake that RJ asked me to make. My cake decorating skills aren't getting better as he gets older, but thankfully, he just likes that I make it fun and that it tastes pretty good.
We'll have RJ's party with his friends on August 3, with go-karting and a sleepover. Hopefully the weather will cooperate for the go-karting. As always, pics to come.
Happy 10th Birthday, My Best Boy!!
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