A Proper Piratey Birthday

The Dread Reverend's progeny, Brennan, is turning 11 in a couple weeks. But since this auspicious day takes place during the pilgrimage known as Pennsic, a birthday party was held this weekend at Casa DeRaynged.

And a proper iconographer was on hand to capture the event.

The blowin' out of the candles.

And then there was the proper piratey cutting of the cake - with a cutlass! Witnessed by Logan, Olivia, Evan, Rachel, and Megs.


Brennan's present from me involved a bit of work. He got a card, in which were written the message: "Arrrgh, ye be thinking ye deserve some treasure for yer birthday? Maybe yer parrot be having something to say about that!"

Now, in Brennan's and Logan's bedroom be a stuffed parrot (fake - shut up, PETA), and what should the old bird be holdin' in it's mouth ...


but a message sayin' "Do ye prefer 'cold hard cash' or 'money to burn'? Choose swiftly!" Depending on what he chose, there'd be his next clue.

Since Brennan chose "cold, hard cash" - Logan, Leah and Brennan next explored Clue #2 - found in the freezer! It said, "Treasure doesn't grow on trees, ya know ... or does it!"




Quick, out front to the big maple tree! And at last, the treasure ($20 to spend at Pennsic) was secured.

And we had a fine piratey party with good company and fun had by all. Thanks Jen, Leah, Brendan, Carol, Evan, Rachel, Olivia, and drat it all, I forget the last chitlin's name. My apologies to the clan from Eastlake! But thanks for coming ... can't wait till ye all venture into these waters again.