Ist we were 1, and then we were 2 and now we are 3. Three!
I know. I cannot believe it either.
We said Yes to cream cheese icing (The Queen of Icing) courtesy of the Welsh Lady.
This is my son looking at the sticker-tastic card from his lovely great grandfather:
All the Big Names celebrated with us. Here's the World's Best Grandma:
My Mum actioned Old School Frogs on a Pond
M hopped on the Orange Bandwagon
I made a sandcrab lasagne with about a kilo of sand crab and my own body weight in béchamel. Well it was a Red Letter Day.
That's Frank the Harvester from the movie Cars plonked on top of the cake (Thanks Amber!)
A wish was Made
And because it was a Festival, we had a 2nd cake!
Today I hotfooted it to A's gorgeous home
For cake number 3! Thanks A we had a wonderful day with you and N!
I wore an Old School Castle Starr frock. Here's a Visual of a heavily pregnant me in it in Noosa in January 2011:
Lots of things make me happy, but the thing that make me happiest is being a mother to my gorgeous boy.
So lucky.
So grateful.
So proud.
In Movie News I watched To Kill a Mocking Bird again the other day.
Gee that Gregory Peck was good as Atticus Finch. I remember seeing an interview with him and the (now adults) who played Jem and Scout. They've always stayed in touch.
Mum and I saw Hannah Arent on Sunday. Barbara Sukowa who plays Hannah is incredible. It's the true story of a philosopher who covered the trial of Adolph Eichmann for the New Yorker in Israel in 1961. Hannah is a German-American Jew and her articles and book about the trial caused substantial controversy. It's very good, and the sort of movie that really stays with you. I give it 4 and a half stars.
And on a happier note thank you so much to everyone who called and sent gifts and cards for the Festival of 3,
the thank you cards are on their way!
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Happy birthday to your little one. They grow so quickly.
ReplyDeleteLove all the pics of your celebrations.
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BB
goes too fast!!!! xxxx
DeleteHappy birthday to the 3 year old! Cakes look amazing and your mum's bun and your dress do too! Never seen this frogs in a pond but I realize now I had a deprived childhood and missed out. Crab lasagne looks so good except no point in asking for recipe as we don't really have that much crab going that is tasty. Spooky bc I saw that movie this weekend too! x
ReplyDeleteDid you like it? can't stop thinking about it. Lasagne is 11/10!!! xxx
Deleterather intense and am sure there will be lots to talk about at DaniBP's book club this weekend! xx
DeleteSeems like only the blink of an eye since young Master FF was only a Faux bump. Keep up the good work, you bring such joy to even those you don't know and I'm sure so much more to those you do! Kaz x
ReplyDeletethat is so kind thank you x
DeleteGlad Frank made it in time. I LOVE frogs on a pond!
ReplyDeleteAmber, we love Frank!!!!!!and you too xxxxxxx
DeleteHappy Birthday little Darling. Xxx what a beautiful day or two. I love your mum. :D
ReplyDeleteTalk about Superior Hair Genes.
Thank you!!!!
Deletehappy birthday
ReplyDeleteI wish you were my mum because you seem totally devoted
really love that halston dress.
thankyou. I am 100% devoted but is easy because he is a great kid x
DeleteGorgeous dress, gorgeous boy turning the big 3, gorgeous mum, am glad you two are so close! Fab celebrations all around. Gorgeous cakes and pressies! Mine turns 3 in July so might have to steal that crab lasagne idea! Lovely food as always. Cheerio, Catherinexx
ReplyDeleteshe is best grandma and does so much for me and my little kid xxxxx
DeleteBless his little heart. Happy birthday little man!
ReplyDeleteLove the hardcore green theming. Those cakes look delish but what makes me want to lick the computer screen is the frog in the pond.
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thanks P. How good are frogs in a pond?! x
DeleteHappy BIRTHday to you - it all flies by too quickly x
ReplyDeleteI know! Thank you x
DeleteThe festival looks bright and happy and a lot of fun! Gregory Peck was at his finest in To Kill a Mockingbird. Or maybe it just a fine character.
ReplyDeletefine actor and character x
DeleteHip Hip Hooray, and Happy Birthday to Master FF! It looks like a wonderful family celebration. Love the cakes, and the Cars movie theming (popular in our house too), and your mum's Hermes scarf (popular in our house too).
ReplyDeleteThat lasagna looks delicious. xx
Ha1 Laughed about Cars and Scarves (both good) ! xxx
DeleteLovely celebrations! This is one of the most loved little boys in the universe! The apple of all our eyes! Must have been v Happy Days!
ReplyDeleteIt all looked so wonderful.
Big hugs and kisses to your darling boy. Pammie xxxx
Thanks Pammie!!! Was a very special time, I love him to bits! Love you too xxxxxxxxxxx
DeleteHappy Birthday to the young master!
ReplyDeleteThe food at your house is a work of art, our meals are so perfunctory.
my week day meals are too!
DeleteIs that Freddo in Jelly?
ReplyDeleteyes!!!
DeleteHappy Birthday to Master FF.
ReplyDeleteMy boy will be 27 on Thursday where did those years go. It all looks so gorgeous and stylish.
Kind Regards
Karen
27!!! goes too fast x
DeleteHappy Birthday, little man!
ReplyDeletehe thanks you x
DeleteBeen eagerly awaiting festival of three visuals! Love the green theme. And those cakes look divine.
ReplyDeleteBest grandmother in the world has excellent hair.
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the best hair! xx
DeleteHappy birthday little boy!
ReplyDeleteyou do the best celebration theming. Love those frogs on the pond. Also, your friend has some mighty fine cushions. Happy birthday to Master FF
ReplyDeletethankyou! love a celebration!
DeleteThree! I can't believe it either!
ReplyDeleteI always get emotional around birthdays.
It wasn't long ago that our gorgeous boy didn't even exist…and now I can't imagine the world without them!
I hope that he had the happiest of third birthdays…with lasagne and cake and cars I think the he must have!
this is so true. I spent almost 20 years wondering whether I'd have a child and imaging what he'd look like and be like. We are so lucky. He really is everything to us. xxxx
DeleteT'was lovely having little munchkins in the house and singing two rounds of happy birthday and hip hip hooray for the festival of 3!
ReplyDeleteLove your mum's hair.
Annie xx
Thank you for a beautiful day, we loved it and you are so kind to us! xxxxx
DeleteHappy Birthday to your big boy! Looks like a lovely family time and love the cakes!
ReplyDeletethe cakes were all v. good!
DeleteHappy birthday to your gorgeous boy! Three is such a lovely age. Maybe he'll meet my Miss 3 one day :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day for the birthday boy. I bet he is enjoying some new toys today. Love little boys. Looks like he has the good hair genes too. Food and cakes look amazing. Tonkath.xx
ReplyDeleteA's couch is looking a bit light-on in the cushion department! What was under the cream cheese icing? Looks lovely and dense.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Little Boy! I remember my own son's 3rd birthday and it doesn't seem long ago. There were cars and cakes, it was very similar! Of course now he's 21 it all flies by and it's so fun!
ReplyDeleteI plan to watch TKAM this week when I'm done my re-read of the book, are you coming to book club on Saturday? Would love it if you did!
Lovely green Halston dress and it co-ordinated well with frogs on the pond. I can see where your amazing hair came from, your Mum truly has a superior updo going on there!
loved seeing all the pics of the big day
ReplyDelete3!!! Happy birthday! We are I the countdown to 3 already!
ReplyDeleteSad and exciting at the same time. No baby but the bestest little chatting friend a mumma could ask for.
Congratulations my dear on being a proud mother of a now three year old!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Tamera
Happy birthday to Master FF!! The cakes are fabulous! My kids are huge fans of the Cars movies too.
ReplyDeleteThree years! Wow time flies....I still remember the day that you announced you were pregnant!
ReplyDeleteAll those cakes and food look delicious. Would like your recipe for lasagne if you care to share it.
Happy Birthday to the FF family. Those frogs on a pond are amazing, is that an aussie invention? Really interesting article in the NY times by, Julia Baird, an Australian author, re Queen Victoria being another maligned mother. Thoughtful
ReplyDeleteGosh, everything is so happy and stunning - your Mum's bun is tops! What a lucky little guy Happy Birthday to him! Love his jim jams too - very Vuitton-esque. have just ordered similar PJ top from J Crew which I hope I will daytime with heels but I will never look as cute as the wee one.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your beautiful little boy! When I finally decide to stop coloring, I want your mum's hair!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your little man. My youngest George turns three today. I'm feeling emotional. Goes so fast, thank goodness there will be cake today xo
ReplyDeletemy son remembers his third b day cake ..a train ..yours will too I be.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Master FF!!!
ReplyDeleteSSG xxx
Can't believe your little man is 3 already!! Time flies. Ours is going to be seventeen (!!!!!!) in August. Can't believe it either. Yes, he's a Leo.
ReplyDeleteHappy happy happy happy!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! Hope all those birthday wishes come true x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Master FF... time does fly! I remember making Frogs on the Pond for my children, they do too, and it is requested for the current grand-children.
ReplyDeleteLinda C.
Happiest birthday to petit FF!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to gorgeous Master FF. He is just as lucky to have you and Mr FF as parents as you are to have him as a son. It has become a tradition in our family for me to make individual frogs in ponds for my grandchildren's birthday parties. Fairy bread is also expected for birthdays. We had visitors from Ireland at a recent kids' birthday and they were astonished to see hundred and thousands on little triangles of bread and butter - they could not get over it. Turns out our English friends did not know about fairy bread either. It is funny the things we take for granted. Good old Aussie fare.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday little fellow!
ReplyDeleteSo precious! I loved 3. Oh he is adorable with his party hat. Wish I could go back sometimes. It all goes too fast. Hope he had the happiest of birthdays!! xx
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your little one! Your catering skills are 11/10!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Mr 3 !!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know how much I loved your post on Bunny Mellon, Clarissa Dickson Wright, Gregory Peck and reference to Mrs Danvers! I really enjoy your blog. Hope you enjoy my book blog too:http://www.readmeblogsite.net/
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Louise
Frogs on a pond,I've never heard of this-is there something wrong with me?
ReplyDeleteHow adorable,I'm going to make this for a treat after school tomorrow!
Your little man looks so big in these pictures!3 is big boy stuff really
Love a big hoorah birthday!
Lovely to check in and see beautiful piccys!
I'm off to get green jelly & choccy frogs!
X A
It looks like you've had the loveliest of times celebrating your beautiful boy! I love the frogs on a pond that your mum made and thought the card your grandfather put together was especially touching, I love that he took the time to cover the inside with stickers. Kids adore that stuff!!
ReplyDeleteA few more loads of washing to get things back in order here.
NNxx