Nicholas Maravillas’ Blog

Birthdays are usually celebrated more than once in our family. Typically we do something with just us on the actual day then party again with our families the following weekend. So last night we celebrated Matthew’s birthday. His parents and Oma are coming tonight.

Per Matthew’s request, I made Filipino Barbecue Skewers and Baked Hot Chocolate cakes. Both came out alright but the cakes were better! Grilling is not my forte. Anyways, after dinner Matthew opened up his gifts from Nicholas. He and I made a photo book entitled “Just Like Daddy”. It is a book full of characteristics that he and Matthew share, along with pictures to prove it! For example, they both have freckles on their feet and both enjoy a good video game.

It is an awesome book if I do say so myself.   Also, Ms. Irene helped Nicholas make a picture frame. He painted it and she put a picture of Nicholas with his daddy from Halloween in it. Very cute! Even Zoë helped him open up his gifts!

As a special gift, Matthew and I went out on a “real” date Wednesday night.  We went to dinner and to a Ben Folds concert.  Matthew is a fan of his music and he puts on a good show.  It was our first date in about a year! We had a lot of fun.  Ms. Irene graciously watched Nicholas that evening.  We absolutely love her and are so blessed that she is in our lives.  In addition to the adorable cards and gifts she helps Nicholas make, she is flexible, kind and takes amazing care of our son.  Have I mentioned how much we love her!    Here are some pictures of us before we headed out on our date night.

We’ll put up new pictures from this weekend’s celebration next week.  Gotta love spreading out the fun!

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