17 earth-years

Paul: 17 years old as of today

Dinner: Steak, mac 'n cheese (naturally), canned pears, broccoli, and rainbow jello

Excitement: Harry Potter 7.2 at midnight (with friends, not family. H, M, and I went at 1:30 today), sleeping until Aunt Jenni called, and a church dance

Birthday dinner out with Mom and Dad: lunch tomorrow at Burger Jones

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Cake:
It is a compilation of Paul's most oft-used phrases. (except for the "Happy 17th Birthday Paul")

When I finished the cake and showed it to him, he looked at it for a second, then said, "Which way does it go?"

Then after handing him the candles to put in the cake, I said, "Here are the matches." And he said, "What?" And I laughed.

Kinda stupid, I know, but seriously, he says, "What?" and "huh?" ALL. THE. TIME.
He's dressed up to go to the afore-mentioned dance in his new shirt and tie.

Senior pictures: next Friday.

Comments

Jenni said…
And he looks very handsome. Can't imagine that he is 17. It just seems wrong. (Hayley in high school is wronger.) So happy day to Paul. I like the comment about which way the cake goes. You should have turned it around for him, just to throw him off.
Jen said…
Happy Birthday, AulPay! The cake is perfect for him as I am a witness to his what-ness. He does look quite handsome in my favorite color. Have fun at the dance and happy birthday again.
Lucy said…
His What-ness. that is gold. shall that be his title henceforth?