Hot Rods and Birthday Cars

Friday the Harndens arrived for a quick stay-over before getting on a plane to Denver Saturday morning. They were going to visit friends and family for a few days before meeting Jay in Salt Lake and helping him move into his new apartment there.

Papa drove up in his black BMW this time (usually they bring Susie's Accord). Blane's face was a mix of puzzlement, mild disapproval and suspicion when they drove up--they weren't in the right car! He had to digest the car change for a little while but soon stood in awe of Papa's "hot rod". Even better was the fact that Papa's hot rod was going to stay in our garage for a week. After we got back from the airport on Saturday, he sat in it for a few moments along with the other boys. He really wanted to ride in it, but will probably have to wait until Papa gets back next weekend.

Later, Nana gave Blane his birthday present (one month early). Seth had been stoking Blane up about his birthday present, and of course, Blane has been openly campaigning for cars for his birthday. Naturally, he expected a bevy of brightly colored "Sallies" (VW beetles), but instead got clothes, a CD Rom Game and a Tonka Truck movie. His lack of enthusiasm was obvious, though he didn't complain. Even the fact that Lightning McQueen was on one of his shirts wasn't quite enough to staunch the disappointment. He said the requisite thank you and ran off to play. We all got a good laugh.

The Tonka Truck movie went over well on Sunday when he actually watched it. I guess his car dreams will have to wait until August 24th.