The nephew turns 13. Is that when kids officially become a teenager? I did think Cacoi may boycott this cake. But being the crazy aunt I could sometimes be, I went ahead and bought him what I call the Beatrix Potter Beauty; and at the same time wondered how I could make it up should he not like it. But bingo! He debuted a promising teenager smile and I exhaled happily.
At the food-laden table the birthday boy's friend said grace. His words were elegant and cute for one so young. I realized how mature this boy sounded than many adults I know including myself.
We concluded the party at King's Park where we had lakeside pizza and body stretching in the park gym; explored a minor maze and walked flower-lined trails. It felt really good after long months of stilettos, drab AC hums and ear-ritating lift bells.
At the food-laden table the birthday boy's friend said grace. His words were elegant and cute for one so young. I realized how mature this boy sounded than many adults I know including myself.
We concluded the party at King's Park where we had lakeside pizza and body stretching in the park gym; explored a minor maze and walked flower-lined trails. It felt really good after long months of stilettos, drab AC hums and ear-ritating lift bells.
Cacoi in blue shirt, his friend in white, and siblings Jovi and John
Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Passion rebuilds the world for the youth. It makes things alive and significant." Watching these kids feels good.
We had Wai Kru (tribute to teachers) at work. Students and some alumni came with wreaths and chocolates, in pretty boxes but mostly loads of flowers intricately arranged in huge vases. The faculty office looked like a flower shop. Scents of roses, lilies and lotuses wafted around for two days. The little buds on the photo are particularly fragrant. It's a lovely day in the academic calendar.
Wai Kru -- what a lovely tradition. And your nephew sounds like an old soul in a young body.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you had a successful day all around! Love the flowers, and that's a great photo of the kids together.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your nephew. It sounds like he had a great day. What a nice tradition to honor the teachers.
ReplyDeleteIt all seems wonderful! I would dig right into that cake.
ReplyDeleteThe park looks so pretty -- and the flowers are beautiful! Have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteIt can be tricky doing birthday things for a teen-ager - one never know quite what they'll like or how they'll react. Glad all went well!
ReplyDeleteThe tribute to teachers sounds like a wonderful custom.
What a wonderful aunt you are and cute cake! The picture is great...such exuberance!!
ReplyDeleteYay for us teachers getting a tribute...it sounds like a special custom. Have a wonderful weekend!!
awww, belated happy bitthday to your nephew! love the cake! :)
ReplyDeletethe little buds look like orange jasmine, which has quite a spectacular smell.
thank you so much for sharing these lovely snippets over at Food Friday, Hazel