a few birthday highlights

From a spectacular neighbor down the street (her kids had outgrown these): Fisher Price semi with two bikes, tractor with trailer, and fire truck. Little People airport, fire hall, and race track.
From daddy: several matchbox cars and a motorcycle police book.
From thrift store (via momma): construction vehicles wooden puzzle, punching bag, play kitchen (from another great neighbor actually!), several books, and a cassette player with mic. From the grandparents: "2" t-shirt (forgot to wear it! he will soon, promise), more matchbox cars, sidewalk chalk, more books, and some food for the kitchen. oh , and the quilt. it's not done, but I'm still calling it a birthday present to motivate me to finish it before Christmas.
From the aunt: lincoln logs. yay!

Let's see, did I forget anything? probably.

You should have seen the squeals, folks. This was one EXCITED kid. I'm amazed we got any clear and focused shots at all, because as soon as he saw each present (wrapped in the traditional plastic bags and blankets, lol), he went from one parent to the next, explaining in often illegible but always copious detail what each item was, the sounds it made, the way it was to be used, and how thrilled he was to be receiving it. Then he got down on the floor and played until we called him back to open another bag. After everything was opened, he ate three bites of cupcake and read one book before crashing for the night. phew!

oh, you were interested in my birthday highlights as well? I was spoiled, I'll say that much. will take pics of the loot at some point for your viewing pleasure. For now, I'm tired of typing with one hand and am therefore getting off the computer to make googly eyes at my hiccup-y baby.

Arrivederci!