We celebrated Jon's birthday last week. He was thrilled to have so many come to his party..40 in all! As a rule he doesn't like large crowds but when it's his birthday he doesn't seem to mind..knowing it's 'his day' makes the difference. It took some time for him to eat..the table was filled with food waiting to be served. So once everybody had picked up their food and went back outside we cleared up part of the table so Jon could sit down and eat. That made all the difference, he sat down and ate! Anything revolving around food is often an issue for him. Jon did enjoy the food which was made with his 'likes' in mind..taco salad, bean dip, pork bbq, hotdogs and peanut butter eclair dessert. The pork bbq was amazing and prepared by one of Jon's staff.
After eating, he opened his gifts..he was funny to watch..if it was clothing he just threw it but the things that were precious to him went on his lap and after opening a few gifts he got up and left with his favorites. His Dad convinced home to come back to open the rest. His favorite gifts?..Rubber snake and a plastic sword! And of course he could hardly wait for the fireworks which he had received as gifts.
At the end of the party we had a great show of fireworks. One of the photos shows us all looking up in awe:)
I think Jon went to bed dreaming of his birthday party and sniffing the used firework tubes!
You really had a very nice celebration! The food sounds great. I love that Jon let everyone know what he thought about getting clothes as a gift! So funny. What a great idea to have fireworks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time of celebrating together. I'm sure from food to fireworks Jon did have sweet dreams.
ReplyDeleteA fun time for all...I'm sure! I'm smiling about Jon going to bed sniffing empty fireworks tubes.
ReplyDeleteBoys will be boys ... he still is a cute boy at heart! Happy Birthday, Jon.
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time at Jonathan's party! I enjoyed sitting by the camp fire, the food was great, and the fireworks were awesome. Good times!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this post. I especially loved his honest reaction to the gifts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun birthday and fireworks taboot! That is hilarious about the gifts...my son is the same at Christmas when it comes to clothes. Whoever got him the rubber snake sure knows him well! LOL. Happy Belated Birthday to Jon!
ReplyDeleteit's fun to see what makes him so happy.
ReplyDeletesometimes I wish we could find more simplicity in the simple things and live in the moment.
What a wonderful time. I am so happy he enjoyed his gifts. I smiled when you said he went away to enjoy those he kept on his lap...how we all wish to do that...I know I do. What a great time and i love that he loves fireworks! Woooowee they are fun...what a lucky guy!
ReplyDeleteOhh... to have the freedom to be honest about which gifts are your favorites !! smile.. can't say would share his choices though !! smile..
ReplyDeleteI looked for 'schmaunt fat' on the menu? surely it was there somewhere? smile
I loved reading of Jon's obvious appreciation and enjoyment of his 'party' .. So special !!