Old Man Pablo!

Paul turned the big 3-0 last week.  Adios, 20s, this is when life really starts to get good. I offered to make any extravagant dessert that his 30-year-old heart desired, but he was adamant about having a funfetti cake.  Paul loves treats.  I'm sure he hasn't ever met one that he didn't love, but truly, his preferences are far from sophisticated.  I think probably the fastest way to win this man over is with an offering of a Hostess cupcake.  Or Twinkie.  Or Swiss Cake Roll.

In our six and a half years of marriage, there are have been only three desserts requested for his birthday: brownies (the boxed Ghirardelli mix), funfetti cake and strawberry pie.  This year I decided to make two.  Parker and I made funfetti cupcakes that we took to his work and then we had strawberry pie that evening.  I was surprised to find out that the staff at the office had also brought in some treats- an oreo cake and cookies!  I think Paul worked through the afternoon in a sugar coma.  We had planned on going out to dinner, but Kate went to bed that night at 5:00, so when Paul got home I went and picked up some fish tacos and brought them home.

Parker made a card for Paul.  I helped him write a Parker-original joke on it.  "Two years old?!  Psych!"

His parents gave him the gift of a vacation- without any kids!  They offered to watch Parker and Kate while we have a little get away.  Paul will be sure to wear his vacation shirt.  :)

I gave him two tickets to the rodeo next month.

John and Trudy also sent some M&Ms, which Parker immediately deemed as his own.