Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Happy 4 1/2 B'day Ethan!

Ethan turned 4 1/2 today. In his words, "I've been waiting for a long, long time to turn 4 1/2." We celebrated with friends and family tonight. Cake and ice cream, and a visit from a Birthday Elf.

A Birthday Elf is quite different from one of Santa's Elves. Birthday Elves have wings, and when you're not at home they fly to your house and leave off a half-birthday gift. They don't bring presents on your birthdate birthday; only on half-birthdays.

It was a fun night, and we're looking forward to attending Kaiden's half-birthday in April.

And before you say it, I will. Ethan is just a tiny bit spoiled. As with any birthday, half or otherwise, photos are a must.

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HAPPY HALF-BIRTHDAY ETHAN...WE LOVE YOU.

dena at 9:23 PM

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at 9:46 PM Anonymous said...: happy half birthday to your little man.
are you celebrating by drinking a bottle of salad dressing?
at 10:09 PM OldLady Of The Hills said...: No! Ethan is not spoiled! He is LOVED, LOVED, LOVED. At least, that's how I see it. I think it's great that you celebrate half Birthdays and whatever! Why not? His young life should bne celebrated and celebrated! He is a guft to you and your Hubby and YOU are gifts to him, too! So, I say spread that love as much as you can! And, A VERY VERY HAPPY 4 1/2 BIRTHDAY, ETHAN!!!
at 11:18 PM Kimberly said...: Happy half BD Ethan!!! xoxoxo
at 12:30 AM Ditsy Chick said...: I love kid's parties. Happy Birthday Ethan!
at 2:42 AM Anonymous said...: You guys are awesome. And just as crazy as we are.
I like the Ashton pic and the one of Ethan and Kaiden, they really ham it up.
at 3:57 AM Anonymous said...: Wow, you're good! I could never be organized enough to pull of half bdays. Around here they're lucky if I can pull of the main bday!

Happy bday to Ethan! Those pictures are adorable, as always!
at 6:44 AM The Mistress of the Dark said...: Happy Half B-day! That's a good idea! My b-day is July 2nd, so my half bday would be Feb 2nd. I'll await my presents :)

Oh wait. I'm going to the dentist on my half b-day. Poo
at 8:51 AM Anonymous said...: Ethan is lucky to have such a fun mom as you. I love the birthday elf idea....and it looked like a great party for him....that little Kaiden is a doll baby too isn't she?
at 8:52 AM Anonymous said...: Oh and Happy 4 1/2 Birthday Ethan!
at 10:53 AM soapbox.SUPERSTAR said...: Oh yeah, nothing beats blowing out a birthday (pumpkin scented) tealight on your 1/2 birthday!!! Good Times!

What I would like to thank you for is introducing this to my children. Now, in three months, I will have to throw Kaiden a 1/2 birthday.

Like I said, I will be thinking up a new holiday soon that you will have to celebrate with Ethan!
at 11:18 AM RC said...: Happy 4 1/2 years, Ethan!

Great pictures, Dena!
at 1:42 PM melissa said...: HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!

I wish MY mom was cool enough to remember my half birthday!
at 4:38 PM Marisa said...: That is the best darn tradition that I have ever heard!

Happy half-bday to your little man.

Here's to many more!
at 9:43 PM Anonymous said...: I guess it takes some of the pressure off just one day a year!

He looks like you (from your above photo).
at 4:45 AM MaR said...: Never ever heard of half-birthday parties. How wonderful for Ethan, a whole year to wait for a bday party is way too long for little souls. Happy belated half-bday to your little treasure!
at 9:54 AM Sandy said...: Up, exactly what Mar said. Sounds like a wonderful tradition. Happy 1/2 birthday to Ethan!

Michele sent me over.
at 6:50 PM Anonymous said...: What joyful pics!

Michele sent me.
at 1:44 AM WendyWings said...: A half birthday celebration that is pretty neat. Mine is 4 1/2 in March sniffff :(

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