HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY, JOEY

Yesterday, Sunday (Domingo-dia de Dios), was Joey's 10th birthday, and we celebrated it at our local Fireman's Park, the theme was ' Colonial America'. Almost everyone dressed in period costumes. Mama wore a beautiful blue cotton dress with ecru-laced collar and cuffs, topped with a puffy white hat. She looked like Betsy Ross. Joey looked very handsome, as he wore a costume of a countryman named 'Bostwick', a famous New England family name, if I remember well. Davey was dressed as George Washington, he kept walking around with a flag and I thought (your gonna poke your eye out) Davey looked cute with (my school colors) gold & navy blue.

The Flemings came with hugs and a good conversation with their girl, our future 'Doctor without Borders'. Joe & Becky's neighbors, Joanne and Richard, Heidi, Rayah and Joshua joined us. Also, a little boy from the homeschool group, too. Joey's cousin, Jasmine, and cute friend 'little Emily' both wore pretty red calico dresses. And his long-time friend Rayah's mom took pictures of all the family and friends enjoying each other. It was great watching and listening to all the children laughing and playing.
The best part was the 'Apple Betty ' Joey baked, it was a delicious surprise. Joey hopes to be a chef, to honor my father,Wello, who was the 'Head Chef' at the Americana Hotel in NYC. He has plans with his cousin Jasmine (Lord willing) to have a restaurant someday. Joey enjoyed opening his presents, with Davey next to him, both anticipating each one with wide-open eyes. He opened his first gift from Poppa and Bucky, a baking pan plus from Wilton's, he loved it. The following gifts were from the children whose choices, I suspect, were for joined enjoyment, as they all proceeded to show how each worked. And mothers smiled at the wise and safe choices, while everyone agreed in amazement.
The gifts were all very nice grown-up toys. One cute gift was from cousin Wesley, a tube of aquatic animals. I also saw a kangaroo with a little joey in it's pouch, real sweet. Joey also received a 6 games in 1 attache case, very nice.The bags were cute, too, one clear with white bubbles on it. At the bottom, was a big box with yellow balloons gift wrap ( wonder who), it's from Papi and Nana, a giant Erector set with sixteen ways of building pieces, wow! Joey's and Davey's eyes danced at the possibilities.

Having had a wonderful, fun and fellowship day, excited yet exhausted, we headed home to awaiting comforts. Slept well with good memories, it was a 'good tired'...

Remember: Enjoy family & friends celebrating children's milestones, while honoring our country.

Credit: Betsy Ross- for our first Flag...