Happy Birthday to Daddy!

November 23rd has always been a special day for me. My very best friend from high school (who was also my room mate), celebrates her birthday on that day. When I met Aho, I thought he was joking when he said it was his birthday as well. It's also the wedding anniversary for cousins on each side of our family. Therefore...it's a pretty special day. So in our house, we do our best to make it a little different from the other days. But being on a budget, and having a Daddy who always says he doesn't want anything, can make it a little difficult. So this year was actually quite simple.
As soon as Ola woke up (being around 5:30 am), we called daddy at work so Ola could sing the song he had been practicing for days. Granted, it was only one line...Happy Birthday to Daddy!...but it was on tune and on key, so it was actually pretty impressive. ;) He also got silly faces, like the one pictured above. Lucky Daddy!

There was quite time with our little opihi. And who would not be happy with the sweetness of that face? That's the secret for happiness right there. ;)

And of course, there were cards, a special dinner (crab stuffed salmon), and an ice cream cake.

Daddy got to hear Ola's song once more as he tried to blow out the fire that had taken over the cake. ;)

In our house, birthdays are special...no matter how simple they may be. Happy Birthday Daddy! We love you with all our hearts!