We took some time to celebrate the shyest, most sensitive and sweet member of our clan this evening. Philip turns 9 tomorrow but will be celebrating with his mom so we took this evening as an opportunity to get a head start on the festivities. He's a true autumn boy with a warmth that radiates from his smile and his ever-present hugs.
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Elizabeth decided to celebrate him by making a throne to seat him at dinner. I wasn't quite sure he'd be able to stay on the chair aloft those fluffy pillows, but he managed just fine.
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Oh, and she dressed him in kingly robes. Doesn't he look celebrated?!
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He must be getting old. That's quite a large fire. :)
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He chose to have homemade macaroni and cheese and steamed broccoli for his birthday meal.
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And following the birthday song, and blowing out the candles, we feasted on the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches that he requested as his birthday dessert.
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He definitely enjoyed being the center of attention and love for the evening and he even had a bit of a surprise. Even though he knew it was his year to receive an ipod, he thought it would be for Christmas. A priceless reaction and he's already dreaming of new audiobooks he can't wait to listen to.
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Happy birthday to our Philip Henry! We hope *9* is an amazing year for you!
He does look celebrated! Happy Bday!
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Awww what a sweet reaction! Happy Birthday!
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