Birthday Cake

Every month we have a birthday celebration for all the boys/staff that celebrate for that month. This past Thursday afternoon we celebrated a few special birthday boys from the pink and yellow houses.

We start by all walking over to Tio Ronald's (the director's) house. He literally lives next door and has a beautiful outdoor area fit for nothing more perfect than a birthday party. The house has an entire wrap-around, tiled area with swings, benches, rocking chairs, and tons and tons of plants. The trees and plants make it the perfect place to relax late afternoon with a great breeze and a stereo system to PUMP THE JAMS.

This time, we had a special visit from two clowns (family of one of our employees) who came dressed to the nine's to play the part. We played enough musical chairs, hot potato, and races to tire anyone. Especially this little 5 year old.

After playing games and listening to "Party Rock" on repeat (the boys favorite song), it was time for the pinata. This is by far the boys favorite part. I mean, what little boy doesn't like to pick up a bat and hit something? The fact that candy falls out is only a bonus. We always let the birthday boys go first, and then if it still hasn't busted, we go from smallest to largest. This is always so fun and a mystery as to who is going to break it first! This month, it was Jimmy who broke it!

Post pinata usually means time for cake! We sing happy birthday (one of the 7 million spanish versions), cut cake, and then the birthday boys get a special little gift. This is usually something like a puzzle, a squirt gun, or something small (we don't need any more jealousy around here with 55 little boys). I was lucky enough to dance with several of the boys (they think I'm the best dancer) and even share a piece of cake with Norman. It's the little moments that make me, oh so happy.

This month we celebrated Jose Alexander (7), Daniel (8), and Hector (12). All but Hector are pictured above on the swing-set. We had two more boys from the green house who celebrated this month, too. They are planning on celebrating this week. I'm sure it will include playstation, cake, and being smart alecks. Just kidding (kind of)... teenage boys... *sigh*.

On another note, Poppy had a great time on Thursday. She may have even been the life of the party :)