Birthday

Alanna turned 3 on the 22nd. Amazing that the last 3 years have just flown by so quickly.

With the power out, I rationed her gifts to her so her birthday has really extended about a week long in entertainment value. We did go to the evil Chucky Cheese's restaurant on Friday night where they proceeded to give her a crown and balloon, free cotton candy (they're just loving the fact that they're jacking my kid up on sugar), and the opportunity to dance with a giant mouse to get free tickets.

The food is disgusting cardboard-like crust with some cheese and pepperoni smooshed on top, not that she noticed as she was far too busy feeding coins into the Hungry Hippos game and playing contentedly. Of course after we cashed in our tickets for her little play dress up purse, THEN she was hungry! She had a lot of fun though and that's what counts and I think we're safe now from the rat for another year. Hmm..wouldn't it be fun if Chucky Cheese and Mickey were in a wrestling bout?

I did need to move her actual Birthday Fiesta to this coming weekend as I just wasn't comfortable holding the party at our house with no power or moving it somewhere else on such short notice. Something just didn't feel right about having the kids outside playing after the storm results--here kids, go play with the downed power lines..that's right, the one right next to the chain link fence! Luckily, Cub was very accomodating about changing the dates for her cake and balloons and I know she'll have a great time. The weekend should be a lot of fun for her with her party coming on Saturday and then we'll be attending Dragon Tales Live on Sunday.