Time for a Few Celebrations

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Friday was the kids last day of school.. hello summer! Now usually I love summer vacation. The kids and I are ready to break out of our routines, we don't do any classes or camps and just try to relax (in a A type personality semi organized manner) lol. But we are in the age of COVID and I have already had three months of way too much kid time.. so let's see how this goes.

Tomorrow is D's 10th birthday.. double digits.. so we threw him a surprise party over the weekend. It was a small close friends and kids outdoor backyard party.. we did our due diligence with social distancing, hand washing etc.. It was wonderful seeing everyone after so long.. Not a lot of pictures.. didn't even get one of the cake.. :(  But we had our first pinata


Sunday was Father's Day.. the kids made a coupon book for M



 
Our restaurants are open for outdoor eating but with elderly parents in the house we are still not ready to venture out for a meal so we did what we've been doing for the past few month.. Mexican take out and left over ice cream cake.. nom nom. 

     
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Comments

Jennifer said…
This looks like a fun time!

Jennifer

Effortlessly Sophisticated
6/21/2020
Jeanie said…
This is so sweet. I remember those coupon books -- best gifts ever from kids. I think I may still have one in my special box. Happy Birthday and Father's Day to your brood! I'm glad you could celebrate.
6/22/2020
Heather{Our Life In a Click} said…
I love a kid coupon book! So adorable! We've been doing take out too..not ready even for an outdoor restaurant.
6/22/2020
karen said…
happy father's day and happy birthday! Yesterday was our first lunch outdoors at a restaurant while visiting our son. We haven't eaten out in over three months and I probably won't in the near future. So glad the kids had fun!!
6/22/2020
Kelly said…
So glad you got to have a party..... piñatas are such fun!!

Coupons books are great gifts and I can remember my kids making them.
6/22/2020
Debra She Who Seeks said…
Pinatas are always fun for birthday parties! And that's a very valuable book of coupons!
6/22/2020
Polyester Princess said…
Happy birthday to D! How wonderful that you were able to throw him a party. It's not easy getting things organized in the age of COVID. I love the idea of that coupon book :-) xxx
6/22/2020
ALLIE NYC said…
Wow double digits that is a milestone! You did have a lot of celebrating to do. Sounds like everyone had a great time.

Allie of
www.allienyc.com
6/22/2020
Debbie said…
i am not ready to eat out, not just yet!! the coupon book is adorable!!
6/22/2020
Chatty Crone said…
Happy birthday D. Happy Father's Day.
You know I think the places that are open are cleaner now then they have ever been if you go to safe places.
Your kids just got out of school? Our schools end in May!
6/22/2020
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom said…
Looks like a fun party and Mexican take out is the BEST!

Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
6/22/2020
Laura B said…
That coupon book is darling! I'm glad you were able to have a celebration for D's birthday. I feel so bad for the kids that miss out!
6/22/2020
Veronica Lee said…
How wonderful that you got to have a party!

Happy birthday to D!
6/22/2020
Elephant's Child said…
LOVE that coupon book. Those gifts are the very best.
I have never seen a pinata for real. And wish I had.
6/22/2020
R.ChamberofBeauty said…
Those gifts are really cute. That coupon book is also beautiful.
Have a great day.
Kisses :)
http://www.rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.com/
6/23/2020
Rach said…
That coupon book is adorable!! Glad to hear you are still making the most of it!

www.rdsobsessions.com
6/23/2020
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
Happy Birthday to D! Covid has really changed how we do everything even celebrations.
6/23/2020
Emmylou said…
Belated happy birthday to D:) And frankly, I'm not looking forward much to summer this year coz even though our city is opening up, I'm still not comfortable going out there...sigh....
6/23/2020
awhite said…
Aww, happy belated birthday to D! What a fun celebration- especially with a pinata!

-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
6/23/2020
Sparkles and Lattes said…
I love how the coupon book came out. Those are good coupons to have! What fun doing a surprise birthday party. I think when you don't get many pictures, it means you had a lot of fun!
6/23/2020
Red Rose Alley said…
Happy Birthday to your son. What a wonderful surprise party you had for him, even if it was a small get together. I smiled at the piñata, as there were many parties where my Mom had a piñata for the kids. And the coupon book brought back memories for me as well. I made one for my Father when I was little. I know it's hard to be at home with the kids all the time, but you're doing the responsible thing by not being around a lot of people right now, especially since you have those precious little ones at home and the elderly parents.

~Sheri
6/23/2020
simply styling said…
Yay for summer break ! Happy 10th Birthday ! Turning 10 is a big deal. Hoping you enjoy this summer. We are hoping to travel but who knows in the condition the states are in now. Have a great day !
6/25/2020
Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog said…
Happy birthday to your little guy! What a fun way to celebrate!

Jill - Doused in Pink
6/25/2020
stylefrontier said…
this looks like a wonderful time with the family! i'm so happy for you

xoxo
style frontier
6/25/2020
R's Rue said…
Sounds good.
6/26/2020
Carolina G. Ticala said…
Very interesting post! Thanks for sharing! 🎀🎀🎀
6/26/2020
Stefanie said…
Cute FD coupons. YAY for turning 10 years old. We've gone up to see my parents in the city, wearing masks when we weren't eating.
6/28/2020
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