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May 28, 2007

My Birthday Wish

Family time at my mom's house usually involves board games, card games, volleyball, horse shoes, baseball or now, playing the Wii. We are all competitive and excel in our own events. One of the ultimate tests for Sis #1's many boyfriends is how they handle hanging with the family. The first night he comes over, we sit him down for a game of poker or take him outside to see if he can swing a bat.

Well, Sis #1's 19th birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks and my mom is trying to plan something fun for her. Living in Beaufort, she hasn't made a lot of friends. Let me take that back, she has made PLENTY of guy friends, but few girl friends. She is in Marine Country.

So, my mom was asking me if I could make it and she was planning on having the Volleyball net up and inviting a bunch of my stepdad's Marines over for Sis #1's birthday.

Damn. I never got a bushel of Marines for my birthday.

Although, the thought of having a bunch of Marines over did remind me of my 11th birthday.

We of course lived in a small, 2 bedroom place on base. Somehow, my mom arranged the living room to be able to fit a Twister mat in the middle of it while strategically placed whipcream in some of the circles. This some how became a battle of whatever liquid/creams we could find. Shampoo, conditioner and shaving cream were our ammunition until they ran out. During the fight, my mom sliced a piece of the birthday cake and put it away before taking a pile of it in her hands to smash in my stepdad's face while the rest of us 11 year olds grabbed the cake and started throwing. There are pictures somewhere....I need to find them.

So for my birthday this year, I would like to mix my 11th birthday with Sis #1's 19th birthday. I'll be a happy girl!

Posted by Sissy at May 28, 2007 08:43 PM | TrackBack
Comments

But surely sisters share things...even Marines!

Posted by: Mrs. Who at May 28, 2007 10:08 PM

Do you need an extra for volleyball? Do Ya? Huh?? Cause you know, with my height I'm perfect for stopping the ball (even if it is with my face). Really. I'll be there. No problem. ;-)

drifting off to sleep with visions of Marines playing volleyball in her head

Posted by: Tammi at May 28, 2007 11:13 PM

Have fun celebrating!

Posted by: at May 29, 2007 06:25 AM

You know, I was going to say something crude about my son who is going to be up there shortly for boot camp, but then I started feeling all old and shit so I think I will refrain this fine evening.

Posted by: Richard at May 29, 2007 09:16 PM

Food fight and Marine volleyball... sounds like a plan! Have fun. *grin*

Posted by: Teresa at May 29, 2007 09:31 PM

Food Fight Marine Twister Volleyball... now THAT's a party! :-)

Posted by: Harvey at May 30, 2007 06:48 AM

Semper Slippery?

Posted by: zonker at May 30, 2007 09:34 AM

Hmmmm.... Tammi's stopping Marine's balls with her face...

Posted by: That 1 Guy at May 31, 2007 12:52 AM

blushing

oops - I guess I said that wrong....

Posted by: Tammi at May 31, 2007 07:26 AM

They say it's your birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday to you!
HBB2U!
HBB, Dear Sissy!
HBB2U! And Many more!

Posted by: michele at June 3, 2007 05:30 PM