Jason's Birthday 2013

We sure did have a fun time for Jason's Birthday this year!  He took the day off work (bonus), and we filled our day some fabulous activities.

Truie's and my present to him this year was actually a series of presents.  He had one for each hour of the day.  Most were just little things, and some were coupons for things like a trip to the ice cream shop.

Jason's tickets.  One for each hour.  The ticket was either a coupon or a clue for where to find an actual gift.  He had to search all over the house. :)

I'm not sure who enjoyed it more.  They were both pretty funny. :)  (And eager!)

After a lovely breakfast of donuts, we all headed to the City Museum in St. Louis.  This place is quite interesting.  It is a very industrial-like atmosphere with all sorts of random things on which to play.  Tru gravitated toward the "Skate-less Park" where he slid down the slides for what felt like HOURS.  There was also an arts and crafts area where he did some painting, an aquarium, a giant ball pit, and a 2-story slide.

Strange attic-like area.

Tru wasn't too fond of being able to see all the way to the bottom floor.  He kept saying, "I gotcha, Daddy!" which is, "Make sure you have me, Daddy!" in Truie-speak.

Giant ball pit.

Sliding at the Skateless Park.

BIG slide.  I went to the top to see what it was like, and I had to walk back down.  I was not going off that thing.

We were whooped when we got home, so we called the pizza dude and ate our dinner in front of "Cars".  We also Skyped some fam.

Gifts from Moo and Dad:  shirt and Starbucks cup

Gift from Ab and Matt:  Tickle Monster set, complete with story and Tickle Monster gloves.

(We've also eaten at Cracker Barrel twice thanks to Jack and Jen and their gift cards. :))

At bath time, Jason's boss called him to give him the biggest gift of all:  notification he made Lt Col!  WOO HOO!

We then spent the rest of the evening and night and wee hours of the next morning with a very sick Truie.  I guess the fun was just too much for him.  He won't be wanting more Papa John's pizza any time soon, that's for sure. :)

Happy Birthday, Jason!