Six of our family have birthdays in February - Kara - Noah - Craig - Andrew - Ellie and Rebekah. Of course we would love it if we could be with each one for their special day, but this year we will only be able to be with Craig. We are thankful for the telephone that allows us to at least be in communication with the others.
We were so glad that it worked out for us to be with Craig this year, especially since it was his 30th. In many ways it is so hard to believe that it was 30 years ago that I was on the back of our motorcycle, weaving in and out in the middle of Manila's busy traffic, wondering when this little guy was going to join our family. It worked - he arrived later that night. 
We actually weren't there for the exact day - but the week-end before when they celebrated. Why not give him his gift early Saturday morning since things would get busier later? And why not hide it, getting him to find hidden clues throughout the house which lead to it.
We were so glad that it worked out for us to be with Craig this year, especially since it was his 30th. In many ways it is so hard to believe that it was 30 years ago that I was on the back of our motorcycle, weaving in and out in the middle of Manila's busy traffic, wondering when this little guy was going to join our family. It worked - he arrived later that night. 
We actually weren't there for the exact day - but the week-end before when they celebrated. Why not give him his gift early Saturday morning since things would get busier later? And why not hide it, getting him to find hidden clues throughout the house which lead to it.
Being the good sport that he is, he went from the shower,
to the girls playhouse outside,
back to their bedroom, 
and then out to the car, with all of us following close behind.
Not exactly wrapped in birthday paper, but at least hidden under blankets in the back of the car - out comes the bike. 
Since a friend from Nova Scotia was in London for the past week, and had a few free hours Saturday afternoon, Ragnar hoped on a train and went down to spend a few hours with him. 
They were able to see some of the well known sights and have a chance to catch up with happenings over the last couple of years.
Too bad I wasn't there to remind him to have Darcy in one of the pictures!!! He will have to come back!! 
Now to the party - Claire nicely displayed some yummy goodies she and a few others had been working on for this special day.
Three happy 'guests' - Hilary (Claire's mom) with Ellie and Rebekah.
As usual, Ragnar not finding it difficult to find someone to chat with. 
Claire in their veranda enjoying time with 2 of her bridesmaids. 
1 comment:
Fun pictures! I loved how you left clues for Craig to find his birthday present. He was a good sport. :-)
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