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Just For the Joy of It

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Last week at our home we had a birthday!  Our middle son turned 16.  We tend to keep our birthday’s pretty simple, usually inviting our family over or going out to eat, but for the 16th, we did something a little more special.
Our neighbors graciously offered their home and game room to hold a surprise party. We invited several friends and had a wonderful time.  Of course since the party was next door, my son noticed a few things going on and caught on, but overall he was surprised at the turn out of friends and family!
Happy Birthday Josh:
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The birthday boy with his grandparents:
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A proud Nana with two of her grandsons:
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The birthday boy with his parents:
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The parents enjoying the evening!
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Comments

  1. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartApril 29, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    How fun!! I think home parties are the best or in your case next door parties. LOL!
    I guess for a boy it isn't Sweet 16 like it was for my daughter last year. LOL! Maybe more like Sah-weet 16! LOL!
    HUGS
    Kim

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  2. Hope @ It's a Vivas Thing!April 29, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    We're all about parties at the home, too! My middle son will turn 17 in June. They grow up so fast!

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  3. Money Saving Maine-iacApril 29, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Oh man! 16th birthdays are the best! We keep ours low key also. I guess that's what makes these "special" birthdays so exciting. Happy birthday Sah-weet 16!

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  4. Sarah at SmallWorldApril 29, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    What a great surprise! Happy birthday to your son!

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  5. JenniferApril 29, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Such a handsome young man....everyone really looks like they are having a great time! Really like the cake - did you make that? Oh, and the John Deere shirt - we have a John Deere fan around here:)

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