November Birthdays ~ Round One

The "joke" of the last couple of months was the ongoing disagreement between Nora and Thomas as to who was having their birthday first. Thomas was obviously correct, with his birthday on Nov. 3rd, and Nora's on the 6th, but there is no winning with a 2 year old who is determined to be first. So to add to her confusion, we celebrated a week earlier with my extended family. My parents were willing to brave the noise and chaos of our local Chuck E. Cheese pizza arcade, with my brother's family attending as well. It was something fun for the cousins to enjoy together, with the nice bonus that they were old enough to play on their own. Scott and I took turns with Nora playing games, while the adults hunkered down in a booth trying to visit. :)

Stay off the road, here comes Nora...

We did have some better quality time back at home for cake, also celebrating my Mom's birthday on the 11th. (My parents were leaving soon for an 11 day trip to Winnipeg to visit Ann.)

Long cakes work best for multiple candles!

Blowing out candles has become Nora's birthday highlight.

An "after-shot" once Charles graced the scene...looking thrilled!

Kailey and Nora, who actually tries to read her cards. :)

Grandpa reads the card instead...

Analyzing the "Mom" figurine, who can now drive the matching van we already own.
She kind of looks like me,  if you think "helmet" styled hair is similar enough...

Thomas gets in on the action, too.

On the actual day that Thomas turned 14, we celebrated quietly at home after school. He doesn't look too different from his picture as a 4 year-old there on the table... still cute with a great smile. :)

Getting a laugh from Nora's card, that admits "You're right, your birthday is first!"

Making Thomas is happy... just buy books!

New clothes are always welcome, too.
(Like not previously worn by his older brothers...)

On the weekend, we had a Karpiuk family birthday celebration, as Papa's birthday was on the 10th. After a dinner out together at Old Spaghetti Factory, we had cake again! :)

Nora thinks this whole birthday thing is great...
how many times will she get to become 3?!

Once again, so glad Costco makes these long cakes!

Wow, Nora!  You haven't even had your real birthday yet!