Jennifer's June 14'th Birthday

Jennifer's June 14'th Birthday

Part of our Father's Day celebration was dedicated to celebrating Jennifer's Birthday.

Happy Birthday, Jennifer!

This is our daughter who most favors her cousins in Ohio, especially Deb Gariety Wirrig and Marissa Wirrig who live in Bradford, Ohio.

Jeanine purchased something for Jennifer from Amazon.com.

I forgot to ask what but Jenn seems thrilled.

Jennifer Made Me A Quilt!

Jennifer Made Me A Quilt!

This Was My Birthday Present.

The Design Is Called Duck Head.

Even Barney Liked It!

My Madcap 67'th Birthday

My Madcap 67'th Birthday Party

Jeanine arrived with her black lab Barney who was ready for action.

Jennifer and Terry arrived with lunch for everyone from the Olive Garden and a birthday cake from Wegmans.

And my Jack was the man who kept the madcap party rolling.

When Grandma couldn't blow out all the candles with one breath little Jack insisted that we light all the candles again so that he could try. Sure enough he did blow out all the candles at once even if Grandma couldn't help worrying that if Jack's lips got any closer to the candle flames his mouth would be singed. But he did it. He blew out all the candles with one breath so that Grandma's birthday wish would come true.

And then there was the bang bang of a plate hitting the floor. Did little Jack just do that? Grandma yelled to Jack to quick run to the garage to get the broom and dustpan. Little Jack thought Grandma meant him so he made a mad dash to the garage. And who was it who broke the plate? Little Jack was an innocent bystander. It was Aunt Jeanine who knocked the plate against the back of the dining room chair in the breakfast room.

Then there was Barney who kept trying to figure out if he could get all four of his paws in this plastic bucket so he could go swimming like labs like to do. And then there was the moment went he dropped his tennis balls in the water to retrieve them and they got very wet. Sign of more trouble coming down the road. Barney later brought a wet tennis ball into the family room and the tennis ball started leaking black gooey water on the light carpet. So then we had three rug cleaners on hands and knees: Jack, Jeanine and Jennifer!
And when Grandma and little Jack played a game of pulling out the tissues from the gift bags dear Barney decided he would like to eat the paper. This led to Terry rescuing Barney from the tissue paper.
And who was chasing who around the coffee table is yet to be decided. Notice that Jack is sans his summer shorts. My Jack had to dry his shorts and socks in the dryer after he got them very wet refilling Barney's water bowl at least a dozen times.

Needless to say it was a madcap party. When everyone left Grandma said she needed to take a quick nap before she went off to bed. LOL!

In Your Easter Bonnet

In Your Easter Bonnet

Jennifer and Jeanine

1982

Spiderman

Spiderman

Our daughter Jennifer painted this spiderweb in Jack Aidan's bedroom. She then bought a commercial Spiderman poster and cut it out and attached it to the painted web to create this life size and dramatic mural for our grandson's bedroom. Little Jack loves it needless to say.

Meanwhile up in New York City the Broadway producers are still trying to work out the glitches on the Spiderman play that is way way over budget. I think I read that the producers have spent over 200 million on this play and it still is technically a flop because of many mishaps and several actors falling and getting hurt. I hope the producers can work out the problems so that someday we can take Jack Aidan to New York City to see this production of Spiderman. Meanwhile we will just have to enjoy the huge Spiderman in Jack Aidan's bedroom.

Come back here tomorrow to see our Jack Aidan in his Spiderman costume.

Grandpa's Birthday Last Saturday

Grandpa's Birthday Last Saturday

Little Jack helped Grandpa open his cards and presents. In the picture above Grandpa is looking at the birthday card Little Jack made for him.

Jennifer took pictures of Little Jack and Grandpa opening the presents.

Jeanine watched the action while keeping Barney the black lab on a leash so he wouldn't eat the presents. LOL! Grandma stayed in the background recording all this with her little camera. Meanwhile son-in-law Terry was basking in the Miami Beach sunshine on a work related trip.

Then after a birthday brunch at Mimi's Cafe the birthday party moved on to Jennifer's home for some road racing time between the two Jacks.

The party concluded with Jennifer showing how her first quilt project is coming along. Now you cut strips 7 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide and you sew them together to make long strips and then you sew the long strips together etc. etc. etc. Merlin, Jenn's cat wasn't too interested in the details but liked stepping on the quilt.

Another Uploaded Picture

Another Uploaded Picture From The Past

This is my little Arizona cowgirl. Jennifer Mary is wearing a German dirndle outfit that her father brought back from Germany in the summer of 1978.

A Tree In The Window and Santa On The Front Lawn

A Tree In The Window and Santa On the Front Lawn--

That's What Greeted Us At Our Daughter's For Christmas.
Jennifer Used Her Good China For Serving The Famous Karras Spagetti Dinner.
We Sang Jingle Bells With The Silver Jingle Bell Napkin Rings.
Little Jack Aidan Led The Caroling.

Festive Family Christmas Trees

Daughter Jennifer's Tree in Her Library

Daughter Jeanine's Christmas Tree in Her Living Room

What Was Jack Aidan For Halloween?

What Was Jack Aidan For Halloween?

Little Jack Was Spiderman!

Jack's Mommy Was In The Uniform Witch's Outfit.

Both Were Ready For A Costume Party.


Before They Left For The Party Jack Showed
Grandpa and Grandma How He Can Throw Spider Webs.
Very Cute!

Girls In The Hood With Boy Hidden In Hat Plus Big Black Dog

Girls In The Hood With Boy Hidden In Hat Plus Big Black Dog

Equals

Halloween Mayhem Silliness

And Boy Hidden In Hat Is Drinking Apple Cider From A Sippy Cup!

What Does Grandma Shipley Think?

Halloween Is Getting Near

Because The Spookies and Sillies Are Here!

Girls In The Hood

Girls In The Hood
Equals

Spooky! Spooky!

Red Hot News Flash

Red Hot News Flash: Check Out Jenn's Blog

I know I'm partial but our daughter Jennifer has just posted several cute blogs with pics of our grandson Jack Aidan. Check my blog list on the right and click on Jenn and Terry. And while you are blog surfing do also go to Abe Lincoln's My Bird's Blog posted in my blog list. He has just posted a really cool photo of a hummingbird at his honeysuckle vine.

Two Handymen Did Woodworking At Jenn's

Two Handymen

The Little Handyman was the apprentice. Here he was using Grandpa's awl to pretend that he was putting the nail below the surface of the nail hole. Awwwwwww-lllllllllllllll. Little Jack Aidan managed to turn the word awl into two syllables.

The Grownup Handyman was showing little Jack how to measure twice and cut once when doing woodworking. Little Jack was really listening and taking note of all of Grandpa's moves.
This was a two day work project. So at the end of the first day when Grandpa stored his work tools in a box in the garage Little Jack insisted that he get to take his toy tool box to the garage to be put in the box with Grandpa's tools. Jack Aidan certainly is turning into a chip off the old block! LOL!

You rocked Little Handyman!

Jack Aidan Celebrated His Third Birthday

Jack Aidan Celebrated His Third Birthday On His Red Scooter

Take a look.

Jack Aidan Celebrated His Third Birthday

Jack Aidan Celebrated His Third Birthday

Take A Look At The Birthday Photos
Who gave you the scooter?
Mommy and Daddy!
What did Grandpa and Grandma Shipley give you?
A toddler camera that Daddy is trying to load with batteries.

What else did Grandpa bring to the party?

Grandpa came with pizza, ice cream, cupcakes and a balloon.

What are you doing Jack Aidan?

Learning how to take a picture of my birthday cupcakes.

What's Mommy doing?

Lightening a birthday candle for me to blow.

How old are you now Jack Aidan?

I'm three. One, two, three!

Who blew out the candle?

I did!

What's Mommy doing?

Eating a birthday cupcake.

Jack, do you like birthdays?

Yes!

Birthday story continues tomorrow with a little birthday video by Grandma.

Jack Aidan's Baby Binoculars For Bird Watching

Jack Aidan's Baby Binoculars For Bird Watchig

Birthday Girl Celebrates Early

Birthday Girl Celebrates Early
Happy Birthday Jennifer!

Happy Birthday to You.

Happy Birthday to You.

Happy Birthday, Dear Jennifer.

Happy Birthday to You!

Now Let's Blow Out the Candles.
Did You Make A Wish?

Party Time - Let The Good Times Roll

Party Time - Let The Good Times Roll

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Yours Truly Has a birthday Today.

Older Daughter Jennifer is Our Flag Day Baby.

She Was Born on June 14'th.

Jack Has Father's Day Coming Up Soon.

Party Color Theme----Red, White and Blue Naturally.