Happy 5th Birthday to Courage Owen

Yesterday we celebrated Courage’s 5th birthday under the pavilion at PIU. It is hard to believe she is already five. Joyce and I began our part of the celebration by taking Courage down to Hornet Sporting Goods Store to let her pick out her present – a 16’’ bicycle. We were not surprised when she picked the pink one with the pink pompoms. She was able to celebrate with her friends, family, ice cream, and cake. Here are a few pictures of the celebration.

Grandma Joyce and papa Mike enjoyed the celebration

Everyone gathered for cake and presents after Michael Atoigue led a heart-felt prayer of thanksgiving.

Party favors were handed out and used well and loudly

Courage “blew out” her number “5” candle

We all enjoyed some cake and ice cream

Then Courage enjoyed opening her presents…

with a little help from grandma Joyce

The finale of the party was Courage’s first attempt at learning to ride a two-wheeler. I am sure the training wheels will be coming off soon.