Eleven.

Silly Jimmy (eating candy from the pinata)

Modeling the new shirt we got him.

Enjoying his birthday dinner.

My Jimmy turned eleven yesterday. Wow. Eleven. I still can't believe it. He's growing up so fast. He decided to have Chinese take out for his birthday dinner. His favorite is the chicken chow mien (mine too).

Jimmy said, "All is want for my birthday is a pack of playing cards and a little bit of cash." OK, check. He also said he wanted a pinata. Check. After dinner the kids each tried to crack open the pinata. After several turns Jimmy was the one who finally got it open.

Next, Jimmy opened his presents. Yiayia and Papouli sent a new shirt, some books and the always welcome, cash. Aunt Mary and Uncle Dave sent a card and a check. We gave him a new outfit (shown above), a journal, the new Harry Potter book, a Sudoku book, some camping gear, a motorized scooter and of course, a pack of playing cards.

Then we sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed a delicious chocolate cake.

Today Jimmy left to go camping with his father up near Wekiva Springs. They'll be gone until Wednesday. He left this morning and I miss him already.

Happy Birthday, Jimmy. I love you.