Okay, so this really isn’t a Halloween costume. Poor Daphne has such a sparse coat that it was recommended that we buy her some “clothes” for winter. I’m not sure that I will be able to talk Mike into taking her out for walks in this. Maybe just the morning walks that he does on weekdays at 5:45am – when it’s still dark outside. For safety purposes, it does have a reflective strip on the back. It’s the best of both worlds – warm and safe.
"Seriously, you bought me a sweater?"
She looks as though she likes it, right?
"Really, a sweater?"
We are now officially one of those people who dress up their dogs. At least it’s not a sweater that is pink and frilly like Sophia wanted to buy for her.
Sebastian celebrated his 9th birthday this past Saturday. The following is a recap of his day.
9:00 am – Wake up and have breakfast.
9:30 am – Open presents from family.
Gift - Monsters vs. Aliens DVDGift - Magic Treehouse Book #42
Gift from Sophia - MagnetixGift - New Pillow (Requested by Sebastian)Gift - New Bike Helmet (To Match New "Used" Bike He Received Last Month)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Hang out and enjoy birthday gifts. Have lunch with family.
1:00 pm – Uncle John, Aunt Denise and cousin Katelyn stop by with a gift and card.
1:30 pm – Head over to Morley Park Fall Festival. Enjoy activities and food.
Cousin Nick Is At Festival TooSebastian With Super Tall Scarecrow GuyRunning Out Of Inflatable Maze
2:45 pm – Head home and enjoy time with Daphne. Take her for a walk. Throw ball around with Dad.
4:00 pm – Mail carrier delivers a package from Nana and Papa. Tear open box and find cool new sweatshirt, T-shirt, Vikings cap and winter hat inside. Model new stuff for Mom, Dad and Sophia. Pose for photo.
Modeling New Stuff - iPhone Photo
5:00 pm – Anxiously await arrival of friends for birthday party.
6:00 pm – Friends arrive for party. Enjoy pizza and soda. Play Wii games. Pose for group picture.
Kids Wearing New UMD Hockey Caps - Thanks Mom & Dad!
6:45 pm – Depart the house for DECC to watch UMD hockey game.
7:07 pm – UMD game begins against British Columbia.
Watching The GameWatching The Game, II
7:50 pm – Head over to DECC Business Office between periods. Have cake, open gifts.
Make A Wish
Opening Gifts
8:00 pm – Photo op with Zamboni.
Posing With ZamboniPosing With Zamboni, II
8:10 pm – Watch game from UMD band seats right behind goal. No band this night as they were at UMD football game earlier in day.
Go Bulldogs!Waiting For A Goal
8:40 pm – Head to concession stand to pick up Kiddie Combos.
8:45 pm – Still at concession stand getting Kiddie Combos (x6) and miss announcement over loud speaker “Happy 9th Birthday Sebastian Sullivan”.
8:50 pm – 9:30 pm – Watch final period of game. Bulldogs – 4, British Columbia – 0. Head over to visitor area and slap hands with British Columbia players as they head to locker room.
9:35 pm – Stop for more photos before leaving DECC.
UMD Bulldog Hockey FansUMD Bulldog Hockey Fans, II
9:50 pm – Arrive home with buddies for sleepover. Play Wii games, Playstation and pool.
11:30 pm – Get ready for bed, pull out sleeping bags and put in Monsters vs. Aliens DVD.
1:30 am – Sebastian puts in Jurassic Park DVD for kids that are still awake. (According to Sebastian – Mike and I were already asleep.)
3:30 am – Mike gets up to check on kids. Everyone is asleep. Dinosaurs are eating people in movie. Shut off TV and shut off lights.
7:30 am – Everyone is awake. More games.
9:00 am – Enjoy breakfast of pancakes and bacon.
9:30 am – 10:00 am – Parents arrive to pick up kids. Birthday party is over…finally.
M. Sullivan Photography 