Birthday Agenda: Part 1-Wake Up Surprise and Fielding Phone Calls

Pirate Captain Samuel had quite a busy day on his birthday. As such, I, his wonderful first mate, have divided up the agenda so that you, the blog reader, can enjoy the fun-filled day.

We began the morning with a special surprise...balloons in his room. He loved it.


After some fun with the balloons, it was time for some rest and relaxation by the window. Izzy decided to join her elder brother in this moment of contemplation:


It was good that the birthday boy got some rest because shortly after the above picture was taken, he had to begin fielding phone calls. It was quite a busy morning....




Izzy thought the birthday boy might be parched so she brought him some water. She must have known his throat was dry:

Landlubber Party

Landlubber: (nautical) A pejorative term for someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.

We held a landlubber party for Pirate Captain Samuel (aka: Smart Flint Goldensword) and eight of his best pirate pals. In keeping with the pirate spirit, we followed some special pirate rules.

1. We signaled to all that only pirates were allowed to enter:


2. We decorated the house with festive pirate flair:



3. We hired Jeremy the Juggling Pirate for entertainment. He had to do his landlubber show inside the house instead of outside because of the rain. Apparently, Mother Nature thought it appropropriate to provide pirate weather and it rained like a sea storm in Marin but the we little pirates enjoyed it anyway....






4. We had a treasure map....


5. We made shields and swords out of balloons...Aarrrrrrrrr.....


6. We baked this pirate cake, complete with chocolate filling (just kidding):


7. We took the essential pirate family picture:


Some landlubbers are not prepared for landlubber parties...Here's is the oldest pirate in the house taking a nap:


And here is the youngest we little pirate with some pirate family members:





Pirate Captain Samuel had lots-o-loot and can't wait for his next birthday.

Happy Birthday, Pirate Captain Samuel!

We love you, Sam! Happy 5th Birthday!

Land Ho! Pirate Captain Drake Contacts Pirate Captain Samuel

Pirate Captain Drake came on land today to wish Pirate Captain Samuel a very happy birthday. He dressed up in his best suit and tie and ignored the teachers and administrators in his office working on scheduling. Pirate Captain Drake is awesome.



On a sidenote, I showed Sam this video in the car. He couldn't believe Pirate Captain Drake came on land to tell him happy birthday. He also couldn't believe Pirate Captain Drake gave him his very own hook. He took it everywhere with him today including Izzy's daycare and, yes, Baja Fresh. Below is said "hook" looking rather "hook-less":



Thank you, Pirate Captain Drake for coming on land!

Easter 2010 Nuggets 'O Wisdom from Sam

Here is what we and several congregation members around us enjoyed during Easter Sunday mass:

"Where is God, Mami? I don't see him anywhere."

"You know what, Mami, Jesus had nails put in his hands. He had a hole but God shut it up."

"People just don't understand God."

"I don't think it's a good idea to give them all of your dollars, Daddy."

"Daddy, you should keep some of the dollars for yourself and then give them some."

"Can we go yet?"