Late last week we planned a last-minute trip to St. Louis – Andy’s grandfather was ill and we wanted to go visit him sooner rather than later. The only thing was, Saturday Sam’s birthday.
I was a little worried that Sam’s birthday was going to get lost in the shuffle, and I wanted to make sure we made the day special for him, even with everything else that was going on.
I emailed my friend Gina, who lives outside St. Louis, asking where I should order a Cardinals birthday cake, and she immediately wrote back saying she’d make him one.
Later that day, I was IM’ing with my friend Beth, telling her about our trip and my concern about Sam’s birthday. “Are the Cardinals in town?” she asked me. “You should take him to the game.” Next thing I know, she says she’s arranged for four tickets to be waiting for us at will call.
Saturday morning, Gina drove into the city and delivered this:
Needless to say, Sam loved it.
Later, we surprised Sam by taking him to the baseball game.
Sam had a great third birthday, in no small part because I have such good friends.
We are both pretty lucky.
I love this. What an awesome friend. We are actually going to St. Louis this weekend, though the Cardinals are away…..boo!
Love you Em!
Love this! Gina and Beth rock!
Made my day! Must give props where props are deserved…Tom carved the cake for me!
Good friends are very important!
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They rock the party that rocks the party!!
You need to take the pic of Sammy and Andy there and get an 8×10 of that and frame it! So intense in the game they BOTH love! Great pics!!
Don’t you just love close friends? Happy 3rd birthday! We’re getting ready for my “little” guy’s big 3 over here. Can’t wait!