9/13/2009

So that Max could have them in heaven

Nicky turned four today. Yesterday evening - Saturday - he had a party at JW Tumbles with some of his new buddies from preschool. Thank you everyone who came out to the party!

JW Tumbles is one of those local neighborhood kid gyms like a Gymboree, and it is where Max had his fifth birthday party, right before he started Kindergarten. It was in "long hair Max" days and he had a blast.



And Nicky wasn't even one yet...



We hadn't been back since, so it was another one of those "memory moments" when a flood of good/sad emotions hit at the same time.

This isn't so much a story about what happened during the party but more about what happened after...

After most of the guest had left JW Tumbles and we were loading up the car with leftover food, cake, Nic's presents, etc. Nic had his bunch of balloons that all the birthday kids get...



Nic must have got an idea...



Because he grabbed his Auntie Randee...



And told her that he needed to release the balloons...



So that Max could have them in heaven.



Happy Birthday Nicky. We love you! Max is surely smiling down on you today!

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a sweet story! Your pics captured it perfectly! Happy bday, Frenchie!
xolisa

Bree said...

What a sweet boy you are Nic! Happy 4th Birthday to you!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Nicky! You are a sweet, sweet boy! With a big heart! How happy Max must be to get your balloons.

Anonymous said...

That is just too beautiful ~ What a sweet, kind heart he has! Happy Birthday, Nicky!

Anonymous said...

What a great story. Nicky- Max taught you well- way to hook a brother up with those baloons. Way to go on the big 4.

San Diego Mom said...

I'm sure Max grabbed it all. Great sharing, Nicky. Happy, happy birthday! shiho

Jenee said...

wow! How kids never cease to amaze us. Nicky is such a special boy who loves his brother very much! Happy birthday Nicky :)

Anonymous said...

So aweet,,,,

Anonymous said...

Was just thinking of Max and that story you wrote about Nick- really warmed my heart. What a great little boy you have- you all do Max proud. Carrie P

Randee said...

That was a sweet moment that I will carry with me always. Did anyone notice there were 7 balloons?
Happy Birthday Nic!!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful and touching story. You are a beautiful family.
Love,
Holly

RichB said...

Happy 4th Nic. I'm sure Max loved the thought and is enjoying the balloons!

deb Schwedhelm said...

oh, i got the chills reading this. he's such a sweet and wonderful boy! and he's getting so big. happy birthday nic! miss seeing you!
xo!
deb

Anonymous said...

Nicky is a very special little guy to think of his brother. Wishing him the best on his birthday, though belatedly. Neil

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