They Say It's Your Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal here at CCSP.  Not just a big deal but a big celebration, a big cake, big hugs, big plans, and big fun.  A few weeks ago we were lucky to be able to celebrate four birthdays in one week.  So of course that meant lots of parties.  

For Stephen's big day he got to lead the group on an expedition to "Mount Friesen" while overcoming obstacles such as the "Prickly Tickly Logs of Pain" and the lava pit.  Needless to say, Stephen's experience on the trail and enthusiasm for anything out-of-doors met with success and the group enjoyed the treats that awaited them on top of "Mount Friesen". 

Liz had to share her birthday with an all-day Environmental History field-trip but nevertheless her birth was acknowledged every hour on the hour starting from 5:00 AM.  For each hour, a different person took a turn giving her a gift and leading the group in singing "Happy Birthday". Later on we made a "bathroom stop" at Amigos Restaurant where in addition to eating a nice birthday meal Liz got to see some home movies and blow out some candles.

Jesse was next with his 21st birthday but instead of waking up with a hangover he woke up with everyone jumping on his bed and giving him cards and an earful of singing.  And all day long he got lots of hugs, pats on the back, and other sorts of affection because we all know that's what he loves.  

The next day was Pete's birthday.  Miss Martha and Miss Shelly (our lovely cooks) showered him with specially designed meals, juicy pineapple, and confetti that fell on him as he opened the kitchen door.  Later that night we had a birthday bash for Pete and Jesse.  We decorated Jesse's dreds, wrote poems for Pete, and all played a game of "guess-who's-eye-it-is".  Oh what a week.