I find if I shun the spotlight at birthday parties, like Gracie's, I can usually find the snacks and drinks while everyone else is playing musical chairs or messing with Play-Doh. I prefer to enjoy the peace, quiet, drinks and munchies all by myself.

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What? Did someone call my name? At Gracie's party I sort of blend into the background. But that's okay. Dave says I'm "Heavy Duty!" I think that's a good thing, right?

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Here I am with Gracie and my newest cousin, Mia. She's little so I have to be careful and gentle with her, but does she have to hang onto my neck like this? Gracie's holding her up, why does she have to half strangle me?  She is cute, though.  I love her haircut.

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Hear that music,

Feel that beat,

Just can't help it,

Gotta move my feet.

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Let me outta here! Good Lord, Gracie, who in heck taught you how to drive? I'm lucky to be alive!

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Now this is the size roller coaster I like. Not too high, not too long, not too fast. Just right!

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Here I am blowing out the candle on my Birthday Cake. The candle is a big number 2 and the cake is a Santa Cake. My birthday is Christmas Day!

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