There was a birthday. There was cake. There was a happy Bear. There were prezzies. And there were pictures.

It started with a little excitement about some balloons hanging above the table at breakfast.

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Followed closely by the practice and perfecting of an important new skill.

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After a brush of the teeth, a comb of the hair, and a special trip to the movies to see Jock of the Bushveld (a birthday gift that doesn’t have to be packed in a suitcase) we were back in time to begin opening a few little prezzies. (Which will be packed in a suitcase.)

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Who needs wrapping paper when you’ve got the latest Pick n Pay circular at your disposal? (Or PeeTeePay, as the Bear calls it.)

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Lightning McQueen is a hit! Success!

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The Cowgirl from Toy Story …. mmmm…. not so much.

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The Tank doesn’t care whose birthday it is. He’s HAPPY!

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Time to try out the new car with Goo-Goo!*

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*Excuse the high-waters. This boy has grown. Most of the trousers that are the right length are in boxes awaiting their turn to get on a ship and get sent to America. (Yes, they’re still on the South African side of the pond. We don’t know when they will depart. If I go to church with you and you see me wearing the same thing every Sunday, now you’ll know why.)

Then came a special surprise, complements of a multi-talented Gammy:

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Would you like to bask in the awesomeness of this perfect for a three-year-old birthday cake, complete with working cars and toy helicopters and airplanes?

Savour the flavour. Or if you’re American, savor the flavor.

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It was met with delighted three year old approval.

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Joy!

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Nobody’s giving me cake, but I’m still happy!

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Lightning McQueen was happy to have found a good home.

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We attempted a family photo with our freshly-turned-three-year-old.

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And another with a baby brother…

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All in all, I’d say the day was a success!

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{Still happy, no matter what!}

We’re on the train from London to Edinburgh today!

xCC