The Big 10

Jonah had the most amazing birthday any kid could ask for this year! I went a little overboard and planned the whole day full of surprises---a Treasure Hunt! The first clue Jonah found on his door when he woke up led him downstairs to behold all of the decorations that Jase and I stayed up late putting up. We had everything covered with streamers, balloons, and ribbon. Even the ceilings! I had the table all decorated with his gluten-free chocolate cake (Jonah loves chocolate!) and first gift (a paper airplane kit). He was also treated to his favorite breakfast: bagels and cream-cheese!! We also enjoyed chocolate milk, grapes and M&M's (Jonah's favorite candy). With birthdays in our house, the birthday kid/adult gets to choose the menu for the whole day. Asher just enjoyed playing with the balloons for like the next week!

The next clue led us over to Jason and Lisa's home. We were needing to get the brakes fixed on our poor Saturn and Jason (my generous brother) offered to do it for us. Plus Jonah would get to see some cousins on his birthday since I don't "do" parties :*) So we ran over there, and Jone did get lots of playtime, because the brakes were a BEAR to get off and on and it took a way long time. But I didn't mind because Lisa offered to take me over to look at "pretty houses" (as Ash would say) and we toured the model Ivory home (my DREAM home) in Draper. We had to skip the next clue which was supposed to take us to Renee's townhome in Orem for gluten-free mac-n-cheese for lunch. Instead we took it home and relaxed! He received a few more gifts throughout the day (such as a Bakugan toy and others...truth is, neither of us can remember!) and we ended the night with deluxe Nachos for dinner (my specialty) and cake, of course. Overall the Treasure Hunt was a hit and a huge success in the eyes of my sweet 10-year-old. Can you believe he's ten!