mekyria | birthday preparations

Eliza is turning two this weekend! Woohohhh!!! To celebrate the passing of the last year in which we rediscovered what it felt like to sleep through the night, and had lots of fun memories and first times to compensate for being tired and having a double load of husekeeping, we're throwing a party!

Family members will be present, I pray that not many presents are given (we asked for experiences like taking her to the zoo , or het park, or baking cookies with her). My mothe rin law is knitting a doll, my own mother got her a walking bike. I am planning on making the cake myself, and I want to make a Miffy cake as she is quite fond of Miffy. Plus our wedding cake had two Miffy's on top so it's kind of a thing we like. Last night I baked the cake parts and researched designs. Holy shit, people really go overboard with birthday cakes these days. Makes me want to elaborate on my design. I started with a one layer cake but I might as well make it two layered.

Her birthday coincides with the arrival of Sinterklaas so it's a busy (and fun!) for all of us. I made tiny Pete's hats for her plush toys, and I'm making one for her and me as well. Probably not as cute as matching mommy and me dresses but still pretty awesome :-)

As a gift to myself, I am celebrating my own birthday this year! Last time I had a party is three or four years ago. I invited friends over for a high tea, where everyone brings something to eat as a gift. Less preparation for me, more fun for all! As far as happy events go, I am quite pleased with the photoshoot last weekend and we have a percussion workshop planned on the 3th of December. We asked mucisian Sattar en Saaid to teach us a drum solo and some extra techniques on darbouka so we can accompany ourselves. I am excited about celebrating my birthday! Let's party (between a reasonable time, like, say, eleven in the morning and five in the afternoon).