Look at this big 3 year old. Here he is ready to head off to get sister from school, armed with his cool new backpack (thank you Granna and Papa Jeff!) and his sword. He had a good birthday and I think he felt very loved, which is what we're going for on birthdays...
He helped me make his cake the day before- a 'wacky chocolate' cake that has become our standard because it's dairy free. It's also egg free, which is a huge advantage, because you can lick the bowl without worrying about that pesky salmonella issue. While I went to my new book club (!) that night, Tim was home turning our rectangular cake into this work of art...
I know I'm biased, but is that an awesome cake or what?!Asa's birthday fell on Tuesday, our day off, so Tim was home. He took Asa out for an 'adventure', just the two of them. They rode the songtaew over to the King's Park for a swimming excursion, but never made it to the pool...they found a stand selling sticky rice, somtam (spicy papaya salad) and grilled chicken, and had a leisurely lunch by the lake. Then Asa asked to ride the paddleboats, followed by ice cream and into a taxi just before the afternoon monsoon began. That night after a pancake dinner (the birthday boy's request), we had cake, opened his last gifts, and watched his first year video, which is a birthday tradition for us.
He told me several times that night, "Thank you for my birthday." He really is the sweetest child. We sure do love you, Asa Bear. Thank you for giving us 3 years of laughter and joy.
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That is an awesome cake!!! Wow...Tim needs to work for Publix! ;) Really impressive. Asa's birthday sounds like the perfect day. The park adventure and lunch sounds divine. What a fun day...an oh...the foam sword...those have been a staple in our home over the years. I'm sure you recall...but they keep disappearing after I get tired of the brawls. ;)
Happy birthday, Asa!!! You do have a pretty spectacular cake there, mister. Miss having you here, but then, we don't have any cool sticky rice and papaya salad and paddle boats just down the street, so it sounds like you were in the perfect spot for a great birthday.
What a day! You guys celebrated well.
tim...bravo on the cake!! and i love the idea of watching the first year video on their birthdays!! i may have to steal that one (if i ever get around to getting the videos off of those small little tapes!). happy birthday to your big 3 yr old!!
wow! you do birthdays well! he looks so very happy!
lanell
LOVE IT! Can't believe he's three already...they grow so fast. And, the cake is rockin, Tim! We all oohed and ahhed over it (including my sword bearing boys!). We loved seeing Asa and Emmy, thanks for sharing these special moments, and Happy Birthday ASA!
love,
Aunt Crystal, Uncle Paul, PJ, Calvin and Adele
Happy birthday Asa! The cake was fantastic and it sounds like the rest of his birthday was very special. Hooray for three years old!
Happy 3rd birthday Asa Bear! We miss you tons! What a cool mom & dad you have to give you such a fun birthday! That cake is truly amazing. What a great birthday with swords & shield -! I wish we could play prince with you. We love you guys! Love, Aunt Becky & Uncle Andrew
Wow, what a wonderful birthday. The cake is amazing, Tim. I'll give you 5 months to start thinking on a cake for my 30th. :) Sounds like a fun "date" to King's Park. Did Asa eat any of the som tam? Do you think you'll send Asa to preschool? Just wondered.
Rhianna, this was Melanie on "melissa"'s computer. Sorry if you're confused. I forgot to sign out of my friends' blog.
Did I never comment on this one? Happy, happy birthday Asa! Your cake is awesome!
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