My 4th Birthday Party

I will never forget Elijah’s 3rd Birthday. We had just arrived in Tunisia. It was cold, wet and Jonathan worked long hours. The weather was miserable and we didn’t know anyone. We were just happy to all be together after Jonathan had gone ahead a month before. Elijah had never ever been separated from his Daddy for that long and because I was giving 10 month Jakob care, his relationship with Jonathan had become even stronger than before. 

He realised that it was his birthday and asked if people would be coming to his party. Oh, after he had such a wonderful 2nd Birthday party a year before it broke our hearts to say, “No”

Now a year later we have his 4th Birthday. He has asked for a Knight’s party and we are happy to oblige. Even though we have only been in Malta for 2 months and really don't know anybody yet, we are so happy to give him a small party.

My Party Invitation

Eli asked for a knight's party because he loves stories about Dragons and Knights. Granny Margaret knows a South African lady that bakes cakes so she baked a lovely Castle cake with a Knight and a Dragon. Granny also made goodie bags and snacks for the guests that included sausage canons and other savoury snacks for the guests.

Granny and Grandpa came to help

Castle Cake with Dragon and a Knight

Daddy made a Dragon piñata and a knights helmets for both Sir Elijah and Sir Jakob. Mommy made cobalt tunics with a shield on the chest and mock chainmail sleeves. On the day Jakob refused to wear his outfit so he just ran around with his leggings and long vest.

Dragon Piñata

Jonathan, Elijah and Madeleine

As we don't know too many people we invited all the boys in his class. Three out of the 5 came and we invited two little girls we know. We met them outside the church before leaving South Africa. Madeleine shares Elijah's birthday and Estelle shares Jakob's birthday. What a coincidence? Even more so that we all get along so well.  Elijah and Madeleine sang happy birthday to each other and blew the candles together. Eli really likes her.

Madeleine and I were born on the same day

Madeleine and Elijah blew the candles together. Musketeer Braydon, Jonathan and Estelle looked on

Mommy lighting the candles with Estelle, Madeleine, Eli and Jonathan

Everybody arrived with their folks and we managed to meet new people and chat while the kids played on the trampoline and in the boys's room. Most left about 2 hours after the party ended.

Jakob and Braydon on the trampoline

We all played in the room. Jonathan in the back with Madeleine and Jamie in front

My Knight's helmet

Braydon the Musketeer

My birthday Gift - a bicycle

Eli got great gifts. Mommy and Daddy gave him a bicycle and he got clothes, books, a puzzle and payamas. 

Our little knight had a wonderful day and he greeted and thanked everybody so nicely. We are so proud of him and we loved seeing him run around with his little brother and friends.

I partied like a rockstar!

Daddy and Jakob were exhausted after a long day of entertaining

Jakob took a long nap and woke up when the last people left.

The remains of the party