Happy Birthday Josh

Happy Birthday Little Brother!

This past Labor Day weekend Mike and I took a trip down to Charleston. Joshua's birthday is Sept. 3 and this one was his 16th birthday and the first one that I was getting to celebrate with him since I left to go to Idaho.

Josh's birthday weekend began with all of us attending his cross country meet. It was fun watching him run and cheering him on. We also got to cheer on my dad's team. (I never know who to cheer for so I just choose to cheer for both) It was a really bad day for running since it was VERY hot and humid. I don't know how any of them ran and finished the meet. I think Josh did a very good job in the meet :)

Joshua running toward the finish line (in red)

 I wanted to do something for Josh's birthday but I wanted it to be a surprise. So I found an idea on Pinterest to put plastic in front of his door and fill the middle with balloons. Then when he opened the door the balloons would fall in on him. So with help we were able to pull it off. My dad and mike blew up balloons the night before while my mom and I made Josh's birthday cake. Then we woke up early the next morning to put the plastic up and fill it with balloons. Then the four of us stood outside his door and sang Happy Birthday until he woke up.

We had a video but for some reason I can't get it to load right now so these pictures of what it looked like before will have to do :)

Later that day we decorated and had Chick fil A for lunch along with cake and ice cream. Then it was present time.

The lovely kitchen decorated by me, mike and my mom

The present basket

We recycled the balloons from the morning but most ended up on the floor

The cake was delicious! It was a yellow cake with vanilla frosting so simple but it was yummy! I wanted to steal some and take it home but I decided to let the birthday boy enjoy as much of his cake as possible.

He tried really hard to get all of them at once but he missed 2 but he got em with the next blow

Next we opened presents but when you don't tell people what you want for your birthday this is what you get......

Candy and money :)

 Mike and I also decided to give Joshua another surprise as he walked downstairs for his little party. Hehehehe While my mom and I were picking up decorations I got 2 cans of silly string and well while he was walking down the stairs....well why don't I just show you what happened

He was a good sport about it but I'm sure I should expect a surprise when its my birthday :)

We ended the weekend by taking a family photo so that we could have a recent one. I think it turned out very nicely especially since it was done in the living room. Thanks for humoring me guys :)

Happy 16th Birthday Josh!!!!! I hope you had a fun birthday weekend and that you have a great 16th year!!! We love you and we loved spending the weekend with you!