Family

A belated birthday celebration August 26, 2007 for grandson Jacob in Old Sacramento since Grandma and Grandpa had been out of town for his party…

We strolled along the boardwalk and explored the quaint shops…

…and stopped for lunch at Joe’s Crabshack on the Sacramento River in Old Sacramento.

Grandpa and Grandma with Jacob.

Rick and Kim.

Rick

Grandson Chris when he didn’t know the camera was on him.

Chris’ friend Eric came along. It was his 18th birthday, so we included him in the celebration.

For those of you unfamiliar with Joe’s Crab Shack, they traditionally embarrass folks celebrating birthdays by having them do something, well, embarrassing. Jacob was no exception, donning a cape and magic wand, and running about the restaurant spreading pixie dust to all.

Eric didn’t escape; he donned a cowboy hat and rode a stick pony around the restaurant.

Of course there were gifts…

…Jacob’s favorite part of anyone’s party (next to cake!)

A set of disguise mustaches was a big hit. We all had fun with them!

Looks rather dapper in this one, doesn’t he? Matched his hair, too!

This one went over well, too!

And Eric received some gifts, too! 18 only happens once in a boy’s life!

The Crab Shack shirt Eric picked out.

Back on the boardwalk, we ran into “Raccoon Eyes”, a street performer who makes balloon animals…

Very entertaining! He started with a couple balls he “magically” put inside two balloons he’d already blown up…

…then popped the two balloons leaving what appeared to be eye lids on each ball, then “magically” inserted them into another balloon he’d already blown up, then created a hat containing the “eye balls” for Jacob! He named Jacob “Crazy Eyes”.

The finished product.

If Jacob moves his head just right, the “eyes” appear to be glaring at you!

An “old tyme” candy store. We left with a couple pounds!

We even visited a tattoo parlor before calling it a day. No, no one got a tattoo, but the older boys talked it up.