Xander really had two big days. On Saturday, his actual birthday, we gave him his presents, cooked his favorite meal, and went to Children's Hall. Children's Hall is a big kids museum slash fun zone, and Xander had a blast, despite being too young for most of the attractions. On Sunday, we had our friends over for his party. We were horrid about taking pictures, so hopefully our unofficial family photographer will give me some better ones. Jin gave Xander a Korean name: Jung Han, which roughly means "ones hopes/aspirations in Korea". I think it's particularly appropriate because we wanted Xander before we got here, but we didn't have him until we were here.
Xanders "dol" was a part of the festivities. This is a Korean birthday tradition in which the baby picks an item from a table. The item he picks indicates something about his future. Xander picked the computer mouse, so he will be technologically proficient. He then went for the tennis ball, so I guess he'll be a technologically proficient athlete, just like his aunt Kate. Xander also had a rainbow rice cake and a birthday ring--for long life-- both of which were provided by my staff for an authentic Korean birthday experience. I'm not sure how Koreans deal with the ring. He wore it for a few seconds before it went into his mouth. It will be a nice keepsake from his birthday, but I don't anticipate him wearing it.
He's on the floor enjoying his gifts at the moment. They were all hits, and we didn't get any duplicates, despite the PX's small selection of toys.
More birthday pics to come!
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| With Daddy at Children's Hall |
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| Glockenspiel |
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| His new tractor |
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| Fun indoor playground (Mommy's in the log) |
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| Obligatory cake picture. It was a hit. |
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| Xander's dol |
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| He picks the mouse |
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