Birthday/Retirement Bash

On Saturday we celebrated my son's 2nd, my 34th, my mom's 60th and my dad's retirement all in one day. Don't feel like writing all about it. So let's just say it started at 2pm and lasted until 3:00 in the morning. Good time all around. No rain and beautiful weather! Here are some pics!

3 car garage full of people!

Dad greeting old GM buddies.

Baby pool keeps the salads cold!


Bro and I made a bouquet of old pics for mom.

My hubby who grilled 50 burgers, 30 hot dogs and 30 brats!

At one point this conversation turned to strippers. But I think they were solving the gas price crisis in this conversation.

Discussing how green the grass is.

Yup. They are still two single guys. Will someone please marry them?

Do I look like my mom?

They say it's your birthday . . .

well, its my birthday too! Today I am 34 years old. I am actually excited to be having a birthday and don't ask me why. I guess because the kids get so excited about it and make a big deal. So far I have received a My Little Pony, My old barbie from when I was little and a teddy bear bookbag.

The kids (with Nana) are preparing food for the big bash tomorrow . We are celebrating my son's 2nd b-day, my 34th b-day, my mom's 60th b-day and my dad's retirement (as of July 1). 80 people are invited!

So far on our trip we have:
1. Collected Rocks
2. Visited Great Grandma Sayen
3. Had a water gun fight
4. Flew kites
5. Ate pizza & popcorn
6. Made 7 layer bar cookies for the party
7. Rode bikes

I'm about to kick Chuck E Cheese's Ass!

Yes, I used a curse word in my title. Sorry. But I am heated up and hubby had to make me a cocktail to cool me off.

I just called Chuck E Cheese to make my daughter's birthday reservation at the end of February. Ya know how I just coordinated flights and visits with both sets of grandparents? Well, they tell me there is no availability for the date we want until 6pm at night? Who the hell is going to have a party for 5 year olds at 6pm on a weeknight? Are you freakin' kidding me?

I am trying to schedule the party for a Tuesday at 10am. Their website pushes having your party during the week when it is not as busy! I was just at CEC last Tuesday and it was DEAD! Not one party. Only two other moms there with their kids. It was 10am when we arrived. A few more showed up by the time we left at 1pm. DEAD! DEAD! DEAD! I have been there so many times during the week and it is never busy. You have to make your reservation over their 1-800 number only. The lady said they are booked. I find it curious that they could be booked when I tried every week day for the next month and all say only available at 6pm. Hmmmm? Doesn't sound right to me!

The hammer is coming down Chuck E Cheese so look out! My girl has been wanting her party there since she turned 4. (Much to my dismay) She has her heart set on it and is telling everyone. So look out CEC I am calling tomorrow and if that doesn't work I am driving there! So get ready! This momma is hot!

UPDATE: Ok. we are cool now. I spoke with the manager at CEC. He assured me I could still have a party there during the week. It would just have to be a walk-in party - meaning I bring my own table decorations, order the food off their menu, buy my own tokens and provide my own cake. Chuckie would still make an appearance. Well, heck, I can do that. The difference is I won't get a party hostess to assist with the party. I am not worried about that. I will have enough willing grandparents and parents to help! So we are on!