Sunday, September 13, 2020

Papa’s BIG birthday 2020


Sunday, September 13, 2020

Maman had been busy preparing a surprise party with friends for Papa’s 40th birthday on Sunday. She had booked time at the “Escape” adventure for the four of them in the afternoon.  While they were away Grandpa, Barbara, Grant and some neighbours prepared for a surprise party at their house.  It was a rainy day but miraculously the rain stopped when the set up team arrived.  Grandpa erected a tarp shelter.  Barbara set up the balloons and confirmed with Henny next door that visitors could park in her driveway. Another neighbour, Laura and family were a big help with the set up, bringing tables, a vegetable tray and some snacks from Karine. Grandpa set up his coffee perc and Barbara organized the drink coolers.  Friends Henk and Jodie and family arrived with a shelter and an amazing birthday cake made by their daughter, Fenna.







Pets joined in the fun – Misty, Boots and the tiny Reubin (Henk’s family).




More friends arrived and chatted while the kids played.  The birthday family arrived and soon became part of the activities. 








The kids soon discovered the chickens which were very popular.








Trampoline jumping and rope climbing were also a lot of fun.





Pizza arrived and was popular – Karine had ordered several varieties to suit everyone’s tastes.  Fenna’s chocolate cake was a big hit – everyone checked it out to see Kirk’s camping/canoeing activities.  Kirk and Maya share birthdays this week so they both blew out candles on the cupackes.























Karine had hoped there could be a campfire, so when the guests left the Bowman family started a fire which we enjoyed together as it got dark.



Then Kirk opened his family “fishing” gifts.  And it was time to say “good night”….









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