Anna with her school birthday cake

The birthday extravaganza continued for Anna with two more celebrations this week. On October 6th Marcy and I were invited to Anna’s classroom for a special birthday lunch. It was fun seeing Anna with all her school friends and to be there when they celebrated Anna.

Anna with her birthday donut

Finally after what seemed like months of build up Anna turned 7 on Wednesday this past week. She decided she wanted to do a family picnic in the park, particularly given the weather was supposed to be nice. She also decided she wanted a birthday donut. Now, we didn’t realize that donut shops even make birthday cake sized donuts but sure enough they did and Anna was very happy. We had a nice time in the park on a glorious fall evening and Anna got to try out her new rollerblades.

Anna testing our her new birthday rollerblades

After Jude’s soccer game on Saturday Jude and I went on a big trip. We promised Jude that for his 9th birthday I would take him on a trip and he decided he really wanted to go and see a Packers game at Lambeau Field. So, we jetted off to Milwaukee on Saturday afternoon and drove to Green Bay today for the game. We stopped along the way because Jude really wanted to see Lake Michigan.

On the shores of Lake Michigan half way between Milwaukee and Green Bay

It was a glorious day in Green Bay, sunny and 75 degrees. We had good seats, although calling them seats is generous. We sat on a hard metal bench but neither of us minded. Jude was thrilled to be in Green Bay and he was completely wrapped up in the game – he watched every single play of the game. The Packers won which was good and all the action happened down our end of the field.

At Lambeau Field

Truth be told I had just as good a time as Jude did today. Even though I love the Broncos, I have been a Packers fan for many years and they have always been my #2 team. And it was a great experience being at Lambeau Field with Jude – it was a perfect day.

Anna at Glenwood Springs with Marcy

While Jude and I were going on this special trip Marcy decided that she and Anna would have an adventure as well. They drove to Glenwood Springs and stayed in the same hotel as they did with Jude last summer. They have had a fun weekend of rollerblading and soaking in the springs.