Ava and I celebrated our birthdays together yesterday. This was a much happier birthday than last year for everyone. Last year Ava had Roseola and was miserable. This year I decided to stay at home and have a quiet birthday. It was a fun day.
Our day started with Lisa making waffles for us. They were delicious. Ava especially enjoyed her Nutella waffle. I think the pictures explain it all.
After lounging at home and playing some video games we went out to dinner. We went to Ichi Maki for sushi. The food was great and the restaurant was quiet. I think Ava's favorite part was feeding me some sushi. She also enjoyed the edamame. We did order an avocado-cucumber roll with soy wrap (instead of Nori) that even Lisa enjoyed.
We opened presents together when we got home. Lisa gave me a video game that I've been wanting for months. There is also another surprise coming for me in the mail. Ava had lots of presents. We hope her "Potty Time Elmo" DVD and Elmo underwear will inspire her to use the potty. She also got a Mickey Mouse DVD with some of the classic cartoons. Kim, Ava's birth mom sent her a giant stuffed Mickey Mouse and tickets to Disney on Ice. The star of the night was the Red Retro Play Kitchen. Ava LOVED it!! We had to drag her away from it to have cake and ice cream.
The apron and chef hat really belong to Ava.
Lisa made us an ice cream cake from scratch. We got to lick the batter off the beater. Ava didn't like it that much, so I got most of it. The cake was excellent and Ava couldn't keep her fingers out of it.
When Ava was born I jokingly said, "I'll never have a birthday again." I think these birthdays mean much more to me now that I get to celebrated them together with Ava. I would give up a lifetime of birthdays for the day Ava came into our family. She brings Lisa and I such joy and happiness. I love you Ava! Tanti Augri (Happy Birthday)!
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That made me cry. Happy Birthday!
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