Happy Birthday...

Prince Stoic!  --Grab a hammer!


Yep, the prince 'got to' help work on the garage when he was home yesterday for his birthday celebration.  When Princess Bossy called with birthday wishes, he told her he'd been tricked.  ;-) 


Later told his dad he really didn't mind helping.  --Because he's a great kid!  And a helpful and skilled builder, too.






He worked with his 3 brothers...

And Hubby was up there to supervise....  See the sling that he MUST wear until 6 weeks after surgery (which will be August 2)?... Nope!  I don't either!  Bad Hubby.  Also, it looks like pretty active "supervision" to me...

The garage progress by the end of the day:                                                                                                                                                                          

At last Prince Stoic was able to enjoy his favorite birthday dinner, White Chicken Enchiladas, followed by the his favorite birthday dessert, ice cream cake, made lovingly by Princess Eager.  (We didn't have enough candles, so we did 2 and 3, for 23).

Midnight in Paris

After feasting, we all sat down to enjoy the movie, "Midnight in Paris."  Princess Sassy said it hadn't been a big hit in theaters.  If she's correct, it's probably because too much of the viewing public didn't recognize the names and accomplishments of the famous artists and authors of classic literature represented in this Woody Allen film.  Too bad... They're missing out on a fun and interesting movie, and the knowledge of great art and literature.  It may have motivated us to reacquaint ourselves with some great works, too.