baby wayne

We are currently in the process of landscaping our backyard. Plans have been drawn, and hopefully it won't be long until construction starts. Included on our plans is a space for this: the Turbo Tower

Until Otis is big enough to handle such a grand cubby, we decided to build him a sandpit.

Step 1: Assemble the materials

Step 2: The finished frame

Step 3: The lining

Step 4: A seat for the site manager

Step 5: Otis adds the finishing touches

Step 6: Dig!

To continue the festival of otis it was decided that there should be a second second birthday party. otis had been looking forward to this party and it had been the topic of various discussions. otis was particularly involved in the selection of the cake (see below) and in choosing its colour. but before we could even think about getting to cake there were other important matters to be addressed:

presents

otis now has a new found interest in presents and the words, "present for oti?" can be heard often. otis was very excited by his gifts, and many of his previous favourites seem to be distant memories.

the cake

for weeks leading up to the party (and after the decision had been made) there were numerous daily requests for the train cake. unfortunately, the train cake was only baked/constructed on the night before the party and had to be hidden from sight. fortunately, the candles and singing associated with a birthday cake did not cause the same tearful response as they had a week earlier and otis blew the candles out without waiting for the singing to finish.

the cake was popular all round but otis seemed to most enjoy the bright blue icing.

after the presents and the cake it seemed appropriate to enjoy a cup of tea with lulu.

even though the festival of otis is has ended there are still daily enquiries about cakes, presents and parties. anyone willing to organise and host such an event for otis should feel free to contact us.