How is it even possible that I am the mother of not just one 9-year old... but two 9-year olds? Time flies SO fast! This is Jackson's FAVORITE part of having a birthday... picking out of Grandma's money jar (there are NO pennies in the money jar-- just silver coins). They get one try and there's no scooping allowed... just reach in and pull out as much as you can. Jackson's at a good point right now because his hand is big enough to get quite a haul but not too big that it gets stuck on the way out. The grown-ups (yes, I AM considered one of the grown-ups) don't get to do the money jar. Except one year my mom had a contest on Thanksgiving with all the grown-ups and the person who pulled out the most money got to keep their haul. Of course I won! I pulled a whopping $26 or something like that! Awesome. (Note to mom: Let's try that again this year.)
Jackson had the BEST idea for a birthday party. He wanted to go bowling and he only wanted to invite one friend and his cousins. It was SUPER fun for the kids and SUPER easy for mom and dad! Jackson even got a bowling pin for all of his party guests to sign! We brought in pizza, Sprite and cupcakes and the kids had so much fun! 
5 comments:
i can't believe you have two nine year olds! i love the money trick...stuff like that always makes me wish we had some cool family traditions.
Forget about the 9 year olds!!! I say that money jar thing is a pretty snazzy idea. I think your mom should invite me over the next time she lets adults play the game. I have very large hands so I am pretty sure I could beat you. Ha, ha!
As for the 9 year olds....they are so darling. I love birthdays!
You are the coolest mom ever, let me tell you why. If I had twins I would con them into having ONE party together. One party is exhausting and so much work, and you had two! You are my hero.
Jackson's birthday party photos are absolutely darling! Looks like they had as much fun as the girls at our house!
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