Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Congratulations and Birthday Pictures

Firstly, I would like to congratulate all our British athletes for their achievements at the Beijing Olympics.  Well done to them all.  Thanks to their efforts this is the best we have scored in any Olympic Games for one hundred years!  Dare we hope to do better when we host the games in 2012?  Let us hope so.

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Secondly, we had a lovely time on Sunday, Daniel's third Birthday. I did his Birthday entry quite early in the day on Sunday and he was thrilled to see it and the beautiful graphic that Sugar made for him.  Thank you all for his Birthday wishes.

Nathan told me that Grandad was 36 and I was 9!  Ahem, he will know better when he is older lol.

They were full of their trip to Legoland and telling us all about their favourite things there.  I hope to have some pictures to share with you soon.

In the meantime, here is a selection of Birthday pics for you to see:-

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One of the things we bought him was a pop-up toaster as those boys so like to play at pretend cooking.  His parents bought him a Chef's outfit, amongst other things, so now he and Nathan both have one to dress up in.

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We also gave him something a bit bigger!

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A giant playmat keyboard.  The boys both loved it.  It has several different instrument sounds and a record facility where they can listen again to what they have "composed".  It also has a demo facility with several tunes they can listen to.  It can be played with either hands or feet but it was feet that won the day on Sunday.  Becky is very relieved that it also has a volume button!

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Then it was time for cake

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The above photo has to be my favourite.  What a handsome little boy he is (well I would say that wouldn't I?) and it is such a happy picture.

They both fell asleep on the way home.  Well, to be honest Nathan crashed out whilst he was still here. All in all, a lovely day.

Have a good week dear friends and readers.

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31 comments:

Anonymous said...

the olympics were great!  What great birthday pictures... he surely looks happy... as he does everytime you share.  Happy Birthday again!
Have a great day my friend
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

He is a darling boy !  What a happy time for you all !  I love the keyboard playmat.  I've been looking for something for one of my grandson's birthdays coming up in Sept.  Now I know what to get.  That is something both he and his brother will enjoy.  They are about the same age as your two.  The cake is adorable too!  'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

The last pic is very cute....such happiness in his eyes.love the cake too..good going on the medals...Good luck in 2012, its going to be tough putting on a show, China out-did themselves...but I have faith in my British pals they will come thru!!!
cindi

Anonymous said...

Great pictures!  What cute boys!  Love the little cake.
Traci

Anonymous said...

What fun gifts! And the cake is adorable! The boys are growing up before my eyes. I can't believe how grown up they look now!
I'm so glad you all had such a nice celebration. Happy Belated Bday to Daniel!
Hugs Pam

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to the British for their wins. All your pictures are really good but the last one is outstanding. I hope you print and frame that one. The cake was so cute and Daniel had such a beautiful smile. Hugs, Helen

Anonymous said...

great achievement by team GB,  best i have ever watched,though i am no sports lover.         great pics  jeanette,    gissa  bit of cake          please?  lol  take care  love  mort  xx

Anonymous said...

Those little ones will be really busy for some time with all those wonderful toys. Have a great day :)..........alice

Anonymous said...

((((((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))))Congrats to the British for there achievenents.Daniel is one happy boy an thoes are some great presats.

Anonymous said...

Yes, congrats to all athletes at the olympics, they did an awesome job!!!
great pics, i know he had fun. :)
have a good day,
sugar

Anonymous said...

The boys seem to be having a good time,and look to get on so well with each other.
I like the last picture also!
Aileen....X

Anonymous said...

I love the last picture the best!

Hugs, Rose

Anonymous said...

Oh, I know how kids love that piano mat...I had gotten one for the twins last year, so much fun.  Your grandkids are adorable and that smile at the end says it all...love, Sandi

Anonymous said...

Ah bless them, aren't they having a good time?  Yes you are very lucky you have two handsome young men as grandsons.  Eileen x  PS Bet Grandad was happy with his age until you were given yours hehehehe

Anonymous said...

Glad you were able to share in all the celebrations looks like a good time was had by all. Loved the keyboard what a great idea.  Love Joan.

Anonymous said...

I hope Daniel had a great birthday.  How does it feel to be nine, Jeannette, by the way!

Krissy :)
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Anonymous said...

Nice pictures!  Love the cake!  The kids look SO happy!
~Rosemary

Anonymous said...

awwwww what a special day for the birthday boy. he's a big 3 now, wow. he's growing up mummum. ((((((hugs)))))
Love ya,
Cindy xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Loved the birthday boy photos ,he and Nathan look so grown up .
We certainly did do well in the Olympics ......Love Jeanxx

Anonymous said...

That last photo is my favourite too Jeannette, it's so natural and he looks so pleased with his cake!

So glad you all had a lovely day!  Love, Pat

Anonymous said...

Didn`t we do well in the Olympics Jeannette, every one of our competitors did us proud. Roll on 2012!  It`s clear that Daniel`s birthday celebrations went well and doesn`t he look pleased with his cake.  I love the present you bought, I`ve not seen one of those before. I`m sure both Daniel and Nathan will have hours of fun with it. By the way, how do you like being 9yrs old?  ;o)))

Love Sandra xxxx

Anonymous said...

I loved his birthday cake and the giant keyboard too!
Missie

Anonymous said...

What great pictures of the two boys, and you are right....that one picture is priceless! Who made the adorable cake?

You picked great gifts, the keyboard is AWESOME!!!!

Pooh Hugs,
Linda

Anonymous said...

Great pics!!  I just love that keyboard mat.  It looks like he had a wonderful day!
Lori

Anonymous said...

The keyboard mat is great fun, Jeannette

Anonymous said...

I agree with you about team GB  well done to them all ,we watched quite alot of the games this time ,especially Louis Smith who we know ,because his Gran was one of my residents,I know his Mum too ,I love the birthday pictures and the one of Daniel with his Dougal cake is lovely ,my favourite too ,hasnt he grown ?not a baby anymore , a dear little boy now ...love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

Cute pictures...love the piano and love the cake....
Congrats to the athletes.  I'm so NOT into sports so I feel so out of it.  
Sonya

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing Daniel's birthday pictures with all of us, can tell from the pic's that he enjoyed his 3rd birthday for sure.  Like you love that love picture, so precious.  Arlene (AJ)

Anonymous said...

It looks like a lovely birthday party filled with fun & great presents...I especially like the keyboard mat.  I can see why the boys would be so fond of that one.  They are both such handsome fellows ~ no question why you are so proud.  Yes, I guess you will be hosting the next Olympics and I imagine preparations are already underway for such a huge event.
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Three already... I'm remember him just being born, lol.....
What a great birthday and that is a great keyboard!!
Linda :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for congratulating the Team GB Jeannette, they certainly done us proud. I am looking forward to the Paralympics this weekend, lets hope we keep up the momentum and make 2012 something to be proud off.

Happy Belated Birthday Daniel. I hope that you had a wonderful day. It looks like you had some lovely presents. I hope that you cook your Nana some toast :o))

Thanks for sharing the photos Jeannette.... he is going to be a heartbreaker.hugs Jayne