He's been into The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson this year and decided that's what he wanted as inspiration for a cake and pseudo-party that we had last minute with some friends that had also read and loved the books.
He claimed title as Janner, the main character of the books, and donned the appropriate garb and countenance. Full disclosure: I haven't read any of the books myself so I was just going along with whatever the kids and husband were telling me! The boys think it's hilarious that I cannot for the life of me remember the names of the books and come up with all sorts of goofy names. They really like the series and it's a great pick for older boys' reading. It's quality writing, adventurous, wholesome and noble, and genuinely appeals to a kid's sense of humor without being obnoxious or vulgar.
In case you're wondering, Janner's favorite cake is mint chocolate ice cream cake.
It's just decorated with melted chocolate and a Janner illustration that I printed out and traced.
The Florid Sword, Janner Wingfeather, the cutest Oskar that ever there was, Rudric, and Borley
We had a white chicken chili, our take on "henmeat stew"and "bibes" in the form of sparkling juice.
From his actual birthday...
Luke was so sweet and insisted on picking out this ginormous bottle of bubbles that he bought with his own money :)
And his older brother forged him, what else...
his very own dagger. Obviously.
Michael has been learning a lot this year about carpentry and woodworking and this picture was when he opened a gift from my dad and stepmom - sanding discs which he then realized had to go on something.
My dad salvaged an old bench sander and completely renovated it for Michael! It was super thoughtful and he's already been using it for projects.
I love that this is what gets my boys excited and the skills that they're learning through it!
Happy birthday, kiddo. I'm so glad our family gets you and I pray that you grow into everything that Our Lord desires you to be.
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I always love reading about your boys blacksmithing and craft work :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Michael, can't believe he is already 12!