A few birthday photos...

I was slightly verbose in my last post, so I thought I'd share photos this time.  

I love it when birthday bags are bigger than their recipient, as was the case with Ruby's gift to Sintayehu—a darling coat that she made just for her.

I made suggested that the boys paint tiny canvases for Sintayehu to hang up in the dollhouse that she got for Christmas.  See below:

We usually eat in the kitchen, so using the nice dishes in the dining room made for an atmosphere of celebration.  And I'll admit that fresh-cut flowers are a luxurious impulse that I often indulge.  Setting the table was a team effort.

Blowing out her candles!  I love this picture. And can I tell you that this cake (though void of eggs and butter) was delicious?  How can this be?

Eli playing with Sintayehu's new stuffed lovey.  It's fair-trade and a little bit floppy.  But cute, right?

 And just when we thought the party was over, cousin Cash came over for a birthday hug!