Dorothy's 10th birthday

Dorothy celebrated her 10th birthday last December 17. It was just a simple celebration with our close family members. Last year, we gave her a birthday blast and invited most of her friends in school, relatives and friends. Yet this time, we decided not to have a big party for her because the week before we were so busy of some personal things and commitments that needed to be attended right away and there were David's party and graduation (not on the same day), the Annual Excellence School Assembly and school Caroling, all in the same week of her birthday. With so much happening the entire week, I felt a sheer exhaustion already that I cannot handle a children party on the weekend. Hubby really wanted a party but looking at the backyard which was a total mess after days of rain and gusty winds and the food to prepare were too much after a busy week. I just wanted the weekend to be peaceful and quite for us and prepare the house for the coming Christmas celebration.

Even though it was just a simple celebration yet she was so happy. We gave a small treat to all her classmates in school, even some of the teachers and their principal joined with them. I specially made chocolate cupcakes for them. She came home with a few words from the principal that I am an excellent baker and she was so proud of me..hehehe..it pleased me to know of these hearty compliments, I'm glad they all enjoyed it.