Sunday, September 12, 2010

Happy Birthday Pa Pa

September 8 was my husband's birthday.  I knew exactly what I was going to get him and I usually tag on a gift or two and say it is from Connor but this year I wanted to do something different.  So, I stole the idea from a friend and took Connor shopping for him to choose gifts on his own.
We took five dollars from Connor's piggy bank and drove over to the brand new Dollar Tree a few minutes away.  I explained to Connor what we were doing and that he was to get what ever he felt Pa Pa would want or need.  I had to remind him several times that we were there for Eric and not for Connor.
It was so cute to watch him go through the store several times and chose these very special gifts.  He loved it so much that he borrowed three dollars from me because five presents just wasn't enough.

I have my money and I am ready to go.In we go.
He went straight for the rope and chose green for pa pa.

He wanted this basket but was unable to get it out.of course we need T.P
.This way!

A much need cup cozy for Connor's non bike riding pa pa.
He wanted this animal...but decided on this.

He had to be reminded we where here for Eric and not for Connor.


Oh, he knew pa pa wanted lotion.


something pretty and something cool.all done.Happy Birthday Pa Pa.  We love you.

4 comments:

katherinemary said...

Sarah, that is AWESOME. Way to go Connor! I just sat and stared and stared at these pictures. :) He's so cute. He definitely had a lot of fun, and he picked out better gifts than Cari did, lol. At least they are useful.
AND...the coozie says forced to work, so maybe he'd ride bikes if he didn't have to work. ;)

The Bauer Family of 4 said...

Adorably cute!! I am really thinking that next year this might be super fun to do with both kids!! Connor did pick out some really cute stuff!! Hope Daddy appreciated it!

The Turkstra's said...

Love it! Just might have to steal this idea from Kate too.

SeekerofGrace said...

What an awesome fun idea!! Love it. You are teaching him the gift of being generous already. :)