Be the Tree

I took Otto to his 4 year old doctor appt today - at 36 pounds and 39 inches he is in the 15th percentile for height, 50th for weight. My little fire plug.

Party activities

We had centers at the Curious George party (that's a choice of activities for you non-teachers) here are photos of three of them: Pin the tail on Curious George (why doesn't he have one?), draw on the wall, and going fishing. There was also using George stamps and alphabet stamps (thanks Grammie!).

More party pix

Our Tuesday night card club junior members enjoying the party.

A creative (if not tasty) feat!

Brace yourselves, Brannigans! This is chocolate cake FROM A BOX with caramel frosting FROM A TUB. It honestly didn't taste that good but it was cute. Otto ate the leftover Oreos for dessert.

More birthday tyranny

Here are three generations at Otto's dinner party.

Birthday Boy

We started off year number four watching Auntie Ellenne run past at mile 7 of 10. She paused for a quick smooch.

We had a great party with cards friends full of fishing (in a bucket) drawing on the wall (with paper), stamping, giving Curious George a tail and general joy. Thanks to everyone for contributing!

A song in his soul

Otto reported that the kid sitting next to him at preschool asked "would you please stop singing" (including the please!) and Otto said no! He didn't mean to be a twerp, he's just got to sing. These days it is usually Ring of Fire, Elvis Presley Blues or the Gambler.