The official celebration of Ahn-Bao's birthday consisted of a "to go" supper in the Mayo High School cafeteria, conveniently located near Elias' wrestling practice on February 17, 2009. Cake is not on the post-surgery diet, so Ahn-Bao enjoyed leftover egg drop soup from China Star, and a whole bunch of yogurt mixed with applesauce (one of his favorites). The other kids discretely ate Dominoes pizza (the Tuesday discount-special) in honor of the celebration of his turning 3.
Ahn-Bao had a package from Grandma Hubert including a cement mixer truck which was a hit. He also had a package from Mom and Dad of 200 foam blocks and Yasmin wrapped his favorite stuffed eagle and Webkinz polar bear, which Yasmin was willing to hand-down to him a couple of weeks ago. He was quite pleased with all of this. During supper, we were entertained by the Mayo High School dance team practicing in the cafeteria -- as Bob put it, dinner and a show, a fine birthday celebration. 
He was also very excited about a gift a few days before his birthday from his very thoughtful cousins in NE -- a Lightening McQueen car!
Later in the week, Yasmin and Elias both asked why Ahn-Bao didn't get a cake for his birthday, and while they understood that his post-surgery diet won't allow it now, they are suggesting that he have a birthday cookie with Lightening McQueen decorations when his soft diet is over. They think waiting until next year's birthday is not at all fair, and I agree.
Measurements in the garage . . .
Annual photos with Dad's shirt . . .
Measurements in the garage . . .
Annual photos with Dad's shirt . . . 
1 comment:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ahn-Bao! We feel you on the b-day cake front buddy...maybe you can come up for Lu's 3rd b-day and share a cake with him. Looks like you had fine celebration, dinner and a show -- I love it. Hugs and kisses from all the Chaput's!
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