Patrick's Birthday Celebration

We celebrated another Ring male birthday this winter. First, Caelan in October, then Micah in November, and Patrick in December. Busy, yet joyful season. Patrick will tell you that he didn't want much fanfare, but I think he secretly enjoyed the friends and family who came over (at the last minute invitation) to celebrate him, and the yummy fare.

We had tender beef tenderloin with a horseradish cream. Really, the whole nine yards! For his birthday cake, his favorite: Boiled spiced cake with Penuche icing. It tastes much more delicious than it sounds.

We did something interesting at dinner. Everyone got a little piece of paper with a question to answer about themselves. A little get to know you. Mom had the best question: What's one thing you like about Patrick? She gushed about her one and only son, and it was fun for everyone else to add their two cents about Patrick, too. I know it encouraged him a lot.


Happy Birthday darling! From the woman that loves you and admires you greatly. The day you were born was a blessing.