A few more birthday pics...

T'was a fine day for all the big ones and the wee ones, with much to celebrate. I made an appearance of course (which was a great cause for celebration) and in my honor there were present openings, balloon inflatings, balloon poppings, face stuffings (including some painted faces) and lots of the shakey-shakes that I oh so humbly refer to as dancing.

Dad was good at pointing out the finer subtleties around gift opening etiquette. Open the card first? Who came up with that totally unfair rule anyhow?

Dad was not so good at the finer subtleties of checking to make sure the guests had handed over all of their presents. Though he certainly was thorough.

Forget the gifts Mom, check out my pending ninja attack on that pink balloon!

Funny story... Why was I wrapped in ribbons you might ask? Well... apparently it's some sort of Chiam family tradition when it comes to presents so you'd have to ask that side of the family. Trust me, Christmas morning is frightening when you wake up to grown-up real life adult people like Aunty Christina giggling, tying ribbons in her hair, and wearing tree ornaments as earrings. Freaky huh?? Well, that's what Dad thinks anyhow (though he asked me not to say anything... oops!)

Yes, it's true. Mom and Dad got totally smashed and passed out, leaving me to clean up my own party. Or at least that's what I told the lady from social services.

Love to all!

Saskia - officially 1 now!