Ethan's 4th

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In keeping with Betti tradition, we do treasure hunts for our kids on their birthdays, starting with their 3rd birthday. Ethan had a blast doing his this year and did really well with the clues. You get however many gifts as the age you're turning and then with each gift comes a clue to where the gift is hidden. He did a really good job!

the Nerf Wii game

Pirate Lego set

this was his favorite gift :)




Playing cars with Aunt Trisha

Comments

Gina said…
The treasure hunt sounds fun. At what age do you stop? One present for every year sounds like heaven for the kid and like a wallet wipe out for mom and dad. :-)
February 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Stef said…
16 is the last one you get.
my mom always did very simple gifts as
we got older... toothbrush, gum, sheet music
shower stuff, etc... so a couple gifts are costly
and then everything else is just fun stuff. :)
February 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Trisha said…
I love treasure hunts! My kids get them too. Thanks to mom for such a fun tradition!
I got a kick out of how determined Ethan is to have me stay and play down on the floor with him. :) I just love his personality. Kiss him for me Stef!
February 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Trish said…
I love treasure hunts! My kids get them too. Thanks to mom for such a fun tradition!
I got a kick out of how determined Ethan is to have me stay and play down on the floor with him. :) I just love his personality. Kiss him for me Stef!
April 2, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Gina said…
The treasure hunt sounds fun. At what age do you stop? One present for every year sounds like heaven for the kid and like a wallet wipe out for mom and dad. :-)
April 2, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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