You know that I don’t dare throw a birthday party for myself, but that doesn’t mean that Chappy doesn’t get one! Although, really, it’s just family.

There was a new toy (made out of fire hose–but with a squeak, which Chappy considers absolutely vital in a toy).

Followed by romping. (Can I just tell you how much I adore this not-altogether-perfect picture? Mostly because it embodies sheer happiness.)

Romping in the yard with Tyler (here, apparently explaining the rules to Chappy).

Romping in the yard with Tiffany.

Followed by a brief hiatus when the tennis ball rolled juuuust under the fence.

There was even romping with his Uncle Mike.

Not to mention pot roast for dinner.

And lemon pound cake with fresh berries for dessert. (Yum)

Chappy really enjoyed his.

There were games, too.

And knitting! Here’s my niece working on her Ingenue (which I made last year). Isn’t it  nice to know that I’ve got somebody else in the family who knits?

Really, everybody had a good time.

Especially the birthday boy!

Honestly, I don’t know how we’re going to top this on his actual birthday on Tuesday… Though it should help that I’m taking the day off from work.

Added:

Mom snapped this picture of me and said I should add it to the post to show that I was there and having fun, too … which means Dad is the only one NOT shown, but trust me, he was here, too!

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