Megan’s birthday came faster than I expected it would. She enjoyed her first surprise party the Tuesday before her big day at our small group Bible study. Mrs. Letellier created an incredibly cute Ladybug cake complete with Oreo™ spots and gumdrop antennae for the occasion. Each family there presented Megan with a gift, and she had fun opening them all. We helped.
On the actual date we did not do much celebrating. Instead, we attended the funeral of a local hero, Lance Cpl. Robert Posivio III. We stood outside the overflowing church with 2,000 other flag-bearing locals and 500 motorcycling Patriot Guard Riders acknowledging his sacrifice and supporting his family.
Megan was not awake to know it, but the family party started when her Nana, Papa, and Aunt Katie arrived late Sunday night to stay for most of the week with us. Aunt Carol, Victoria, and Calvin helped fill our kitchen on Monday night as we ate lasagna, asparagus, bread, and salad. Two heart shaped brownie cakes along with some mint chocolate ice cream provided enough sugar to last Megan until her next birthday. Curt assisted Megan in blowing out her singing candle.
After the food was gone, Megan started on her stack of presents. She did fairly well tearing paper off her gifts but received some help anyway. She got several cards, outfits, books, and toys; but she favored Aunt Janice’s bright pink bear. Carol told us that Janice had cut out the pattern in high school and used material from some outgrown but beloved pajamas. Megan likes to hug her new friend. She also likes to eat its nose.
