Happy Birthday, David!

David is the first one in our family to celebrate a birthday here in France. Samantha and I will also have birthdays here, but Summer is very disappointed that she won't be able to, as her birthday is in August. As a compromise, we had a 4 1/2 birthday party for her on February 10. She was very excited, as we had a few presents, party hats, and a pastry with a candle for her to blow out. She seemed to think that this was just as important and fun as a regular birthday, and we played along with her the entire time.

David didn't seem to be quite as excited for his birthday as Summer was, but I guess turning 31 isn't near as fun as saying you are four and a half. The girls and I went to the local bakery and picked out a raspberry cake, a fresh loaf of bread (une flute), and various other pastries. I also made him a roast with vegetables, and we decorated the house with balloons and Dora decorations that we found at the grocery store. All in all, David had a nice birthday, and we are preparing for Samantha's second birthday next month.