Birthday Buns

Zane’s birthday was a low-key affair. I bought him a French crusty roll which he spent hours gnawing at. More like a teething bun. As his top tooth comes in the gums are red and angry, leaving Zane looking for chewable solace wherever it might be: fingers, couch corner, plastic cups, dad’s arm, dandelions. Faith cooked up a batch of cupcakes while us boys hit a few stores in search of last minute presents. No luck. We have too much stuff plus I’m a horrible shopper. For his part Zane seemed to thoroughly enjoy cruising the aisles and pulling bright colored plastic junk off of the shelves.
Back at the house Zane was fed dinner and the birthday party commenced. I have a video of the cupcake sporting a lone candle and Zane’s quizzical reaction to the scene of pastry, fire and singing parents.
Strange customs here.
We moved to the family room to open presents, but he caught sight of the video camera and it was nearly impossible to get him interested in boxes and wrapping paper after that. We’ll see how the video turns out. BTW, we’re hosting a big May birthdays/baby party at our house this weekend, which should be a blast and produce lots of cute baby photos.
Speaking of which…more birthday buns!


Wow, did that year ever go by fast. Don’t expect any slowing down, either.
— sgazzetti · 16 May 08 · #
I was sort of hoping he’d take it easy as he prepares for his 2’s…
— Jer · 16 May 08 · #
Training to be a plumber?
— phil · 17 May 08 · #
Happy Birthday, Zane!
— Ellen · 17 May 08 · #
Happy B Day little Z!
— cah · 17 May 08 · #
Ok, these birthday buns were the cutest! Amazingly, adorably cute. melt, melt, melt
We had a great birthday with a little cupcake and some presents. And the birthday bath! Zane likes a bath much better than Zeke our old dog used to. (Which was really odd, since Zeke loved swimming.) At least Zane doesn’t hang his head low when the word “Bath!” is used!
Even if you, Zane, didn’t have a happier day than all your other days, Mommy and Daddy had a very happy day!
We love you, Baby Zane!
— Faith · 18 May 08 · #