Laser Tag

What a great day we had celebrating Cameron's upcoming 9th birthday.  First, he was the lector at 10:30 a.m. mass.  He always takes this responsibility seriously as he watched Brett lector for many years.  He did an awesome job.

At 2 p.m. his friends arrived ready for a day of laser tag in Fort Wayne.  First they had to pick a movie - the consensus was "Batman the Movie" from the 1960's television series.  All eyes were glued as we made the hour long journey to Ultra Zone.  They learned what to do with shark repellent and how to dispose of a bomb when there is a marching band and a family of ducks in the way.  Cal decided to sit this adventure out and hang out at Meghan's.  Meg was along for the fun and invited Graham to join us.

In the first game the eight of us were on one team.  We were definitely new to the game.  One boy on another team even said, "You guys are a lot of fun!"  That was his nice way to say - "You guys are too easy!!"  We did a lot better the second game.  Doug deserted us, however, and led his team to victory.  The last game was my favorite, not because we won, but because it was Doug, Meg, Graham and I against Cam, Braxton, Evan and Cade.  They boys were strategizing and put up a great effort.  Their enthusiasm was catchy and no one was ready for our games to end.

We had Batman to return to and a trip to Buffalo Wild Wings ahead of us, however.  The boys had a lot of fun at dinner.  They ordered wings, ate chili con queso and traded bouncy balls.  Cal, Meghan and her parents joined us for dinner.  On the way home the boys had the radio turned up and talked of who they all "liked" in the third grade.  I have the feeling that this conversation may have been spurred on by Graham and Meg since at the end it was decided that all of the third graders in the backseat were dating Meg.  (Cam was in the second row.)

As we dropped everyone off, I couldn't help but smile.  Today was a great way to celebrate the life of Cameron.  True to his personality, he asked his friends to come along, but not bring a gift.  He didn't want to be selfish.