Aydin woke up to a nice surprise this morning. The room was filled with colorful decorations (imported from Holland) and we were having a mommy-made carrot cake with chocolate sauce for breakfast. Hmm, obviously a special day... When we sang the birthday song and brought him a cake with candles, it was clear: it was his birthday!

After breakfast he got his birthday gift from mommy and daddy: a train table on which he can play with his new wooden trains. The rest of the day is filled with making a big thanksgiving dinner and celebrate Bayram, Aydin's birthday and Thanksgiving all in one day. In addition, coming saturday we will have Aydin's birthday party with the rest of his friends.


Dear Aydin,

We were so surprised that you recognized that it was your birthday and that blowing out the candles went to well! We enjoyed having carrot cake breakfast with you around the same time you were actually born. This time you told us you `liked it' and we are delighted we get to celebrate your 2nd birthday with you.

Anne and Pappa