ladyfern
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| 06/19/2008 10:45 AM |
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Well that was big fun! Johnny turned 13 yesterday and we had a renaissance faire themed party in his honor. His heart's desire was a real bow and arrows and he got his wish. Aaron made him a target stuffed with grass, nice and thick so as long as his aim is good, we should be okay. Angelica made him leather arm bracers and I made him a leather quiver for his arrows. I overheard him on the phone with his grandfather saying that it was more than he had ever hoped for. He said he liked his hand made presents the best. Boy, this kid sure knows what to say to make his momma feel really good! LOL
It was super fun though. (I think I rather like eating and playing outside like a bunch of nuts!)
On with the pictures! As you can see, a good many of us were in costume. Johnny's smile continued like this throughout the night. We had mock jousting tournaments (slay your opponent with a pool noodle), mock sword fights (Johnny spent two weeks whittling before hand making sure everyone had a wooden sword)
a boxing match, lots of gaelic music, roasted turkey, barbecued chicken, tater salad and beans, fresh baked bread and tarts, mulled apple cider, punch and of course, birthday cake.
I'm sure of the party's success because we managed to wear all of the kids out! Now that's hard to do!
We are all through with the birthday rush and all that's left is the clean up. The weather has turned beautiful and everyone seems well satisfied. Now then, I'm quite ready for the 'lazy days of summer'! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
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ladyfern
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ladyfern
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| 06/19/2008 10:49 AM |
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| Did you know that corsets try to eat belly buttons? I found that out yesterday! LOL ouch! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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ladyfern
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ladyfern
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| 06/19/2008 10:51 AM |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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daisydeux
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| 06/19/2008 10:52 AM |
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Looks like SUCH a blast!!! |
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Paul
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DaisysMom
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| 06/19/2008 10:53 AM |
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You must be the coolest Mom ever !!!!! 
Glad Johnny had a great "I a teenager now" party!!! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 06/19/2008 10:55 AM |
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| Looks great Angie! You guys always look like you have so much fun. |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 06/19/2008 10:58 AM |
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You always make things fun !!! Lots of work went into making Johnny's party memorable.. and the pictures reflect this. Lots of smiles...good times... beautiful location (lUV where you live)... just good "down home" fun!
Thank you for sharing this special time with us through your pictures. |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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tford6
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| 06/19/2008 11:03 AM |
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| Great looking photos. |
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Terri- mom to Abby Bella and Chloe the girls
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 06/19/2008 11:05 AM |
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| Looks like a merry time was had by all! I'd love to attend one of your parties. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/19/2008 11:05 AM |
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| Johnny just asked to see what I posted and all of these kind replys were awaiting him. We both thank you all so much for your kind comments and good birthday wishes. He asks that I tell you that he had one special friend stay the night and he's still entertaining but will be on here soon. He misses you all. We do have a blast doing this sort of stuff together. Thanks so much for being so very kind, to myself, Miss shiloh, my kids... you all are just the greatest! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
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lynnygal
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| 06/19/2008 11:13 AM |
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Gosh, looks like you all had a blast.....my daughter turns 13 in just two weeks! Sniff, sniff.....time does fly doesn't it?! Glad the day turned out so well!!
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 06/19/2008 11:13 AM |
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| It's so nice to see and hear about such a close knit family, like y'all have. If more parents would do stuff with their kids, the world would be a better place. Before you know it, Johnny will be 23! My boys have grown up so fast and I miss them being younger. |
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PamWh
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doecart
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| 06/19/2008 11:25 AM |
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Great pictures. Same birthday as Kyle ... yeah ... and Paul McCartney!!! |
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Mia and Zinnia
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| 06/19/2008 11:33 AM |
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SuperJohn's face says EVERYTHING! Great pictures, and great party!
Mia |
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Amy
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| 06/19/2008 12:16 PM |
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That's it. I'm packin' my bags. Wait.......where are you? |
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thecunninghams5.shutterfly.com
myspace.com/mrscunningham |
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gwacie
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| 06/19/2008 12:18 PM |
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| Super fun! Need a Ren. Rattie outfit! |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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Dinks Mom
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| 06/19/2008 3:42 PM |
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That looks so cool that everbody dressed up! Tell him we said Happy Birthday! |
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Yukon Cornelius
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| 06/19/2008 5:32 PM |
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Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! Best wishes to the birthday boy. Looks like a great party. |
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We'll have to outwit the fiend with our superior intelligence.
http://lordmarley08.googlepages.com/home
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ladyfern
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/19/2008 7:00 PM |
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LOL Amy! We're in a teensy little town called Weed, california, right at the base of Mt. Shasta
Come on down!
p.s. gwacie I do need a ren. rattie costume! I'll work on that! |
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ladyfern & shiloh
If you want the best seat in the house ... move the dog!
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SuperJohn
Rat Royalty
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| 06/20/2008 12:01 PM |
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thanks all of you guy syep this iis johnny case that party was a blast i was really happy but the problem (cry) its only like a 4pound pull back it couldnt go into the actoull target
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ladyfern
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| 06/20/2008 12:26 PM |
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That's cause mom didn't know what size bow and arrows Superjohn needed. Sorry about that buddy! We'll exchange it for a bigger version with a heavier pull! Glad you had fun son, you deserve it!
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ladyfern & shiloh
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Amy
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| 06/20/2008 12:31 PM |
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Hey Superjohn! Happy Birthday! |
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