Raising Barbies & Transformers: En Xi’s 3rd Birthday Bash

The planning for En Xi’s birthday bash was rather an impromptu thought. From the original intent of just having a small get-together with just our immediate family members, the guest list became longer, and the scale of the setup became bigger each time we speak.

The theme of this party was unsurprising. Since the day she knew how to distinguish colors, she only has eyes for pink. Anything that she could lay her eyes on has to be pink; from her pink shoes, pink PJs, pink bag, and…. even her kite has to be pink! And somehow when she knew that her birthday was approaching, she has been raving about having a pink birthday cake (complete with pink candles) every day. So, Mummy decided to worship her obsession with pink, as a hallmark of her growing-up fetish.

Her much-awaited birthday pressie

Her Pinkie Pink frock

For a change, we decided to take the party outdoors so that we can relieve ourselves from the post-party cleaning up. It was probably the best decision that Daddy had made, as the abundance of space allow the little guests to roam freely, while parents gets to relax in the comfort of the cool breeze. I believe the highlight for the kids was the bouncy castle we rented, something we always wanted to do but constrained by the space at home.

Thou the weather weren’t too kind to us that day, Heroes of the Ong Family save the day with their perfect co-ordination of BBQ culinary skills amidst the heavy drizzle.

The Chef SWAT - Ah Peh, Ye Ye, Daddy

As for me, the classic moment has always been the cake-cutting ceremony, seeing how the kids awed over the cake and basking in the joy of singing the “Happy Birthday” song.

A precious cameo moment - finally En Xi managed to look straight and smiling into the camera

Till…Shou Cong Gor Gor intercepted the anticipated moment of the candle-blowing ritual, En Xi’s angelic face suddenly transformed into a state of distress! We were quick to lit up the candles again and avoid the joyous event from turning into a “bloodshed”. This time, En Xi was determined not to let anyone spoil her day, cautioned Shou Rui Gor Gor with a stern look saying “Shou Rui Gor Gor cannot blow!” (for the record, they immediately became BFF again once they are back at play).