• Post category:Birthdays
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It’s been a rough couple of months for our little dude. First, he had pneumonia in early July. Then there was the surgery at the end of July to seal up a wound on his tailbone that he had been dealing with since his spinal fusion surgery two years ago. A week after he came home from surgery it was back to the ER for a fever and high heart rate. The ER ran some tests which showed an infection and an abscess by his tailbone. Because of that abscess, they transported him by ambulance back to the hospital where he had the tailbone surgery.  After another four-day hospital stay, he was back home again.

After everything we had been through these past couple of months, we decided that we really needed a vacation. But where to? How about somewhere far away from hospitals and the constant beeping of medical equipment. Somewhere we could just kick back, relax, and enjoy time together as a family. Oh, and it had to be somewhere without a lot of people because Covid is still a thing, and we don’t want James to catch it and wind up back in the hospital. A deserted island sounded like it checked all those boxes, so that’s where we went.

 

James lies on a floral blanket covered in bright hibiscus‑style flowers in red, orange, yellow, and blue. He wears a dark gray T‑shirt with colorful text that reads “ONE OF A KIND • LIMITED EDITION • AWESOME SINCE AUGUST 2009.” He’s resting on a carpeted floor, with part of a metal object visible in the background. The scene feels relaxed and homey, centered on the bold shirt design and the vivid blanket pattern.

 

Three people and a small brown dog gather in a living room decorated for a Hawaiian‑themed celebration. Stacy sits on the floor wearing glasses, a sleeveless “Good Vibes” shirt, a flower lei arounder wrist, and holds a cup. Jeff sits on a couch in a Hawaiian shirt with a drink in hand, while the dog beside him wears a lei around its neck. James lies on the floor nearby, covered with a bright floral sheet featuring hibiscus patterns. Behind them, inflatable palm trees and a colorful “Happy Aloha Birthday” banner add to the festive, tropical atmosphere.

 

Three people and a small brown dog gather in a living room decorated for a tropical birthday celebration. A colorful banner with “Happy Birthday” and “Aloha” hangs behind inflatable palm trees and bright floral decorations. Jeff sits on a couch holding a drink, while Stacy sits close to James, who is lying on the floor on a vibrant hibiscus‑patterned sheet. Maggie the dog sits nearby wearing a lei. The scene feels festive and cozy, capturing a cheerful indoor celebration.

 

An indoor space is decorated for a tropical‑themed birthday celebration. A colorful “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” banner stretches across two windows, which are covered with bright cut‑outs of pineapples, hibiscus flowers, flamingos, and the word “Aloha” in red. Two inflatable palm trees stand below the windows. Nearby are household items including a small table, a white appliance, green bags, and a wooden cabinet. The overall scene feels cheerful and vibrant, blending everyday home furniture with festive tropical decorations.

 

Two inflatable palm trees stand indoors near a window. Each tree has a brown trunk with orange zigzag patterns and wide green inflatable leaves. Colorful cutouts of tropical birds, including parrots, are attached to the trunks. The bases are pink inflatable rings that keep the trees upright. A wooden cabinet sits to the left, and a floor vent, electrical outlets, and cords are visible behind the decorations. The scene blends playful tropical décor with a typical home interior.

 

James lies on his cushioned recliner covered with a bright floral blanket. He holds a chocolate cupcake topped with white frosting and rainbow‑colored icing, with candles shaped like the numbers “1” and “2” marking his twelfth birthday. Another hand supports his as he holds the cupcake. In the background, a gray couch, a red cloth, and household items create a cozy, lived‑in setting. The scene captures a quiet, intimate birthday moment.

 

Maggie, a light brown dog, sits on a red carpet in front of wooden cabinets, dressed in colorful artificial flower leis around her neck, chest, and front legs. Her mouth is open in a playful, toothy expression, and her eyes look upward. The bright leis contrast with the simple background, giving the scene a cheerful, festive feel.