A recap of Mazen’s 9th birthday and lifestyle of late!
Happy 9th Birthday, Mazen!
Can’t believe this big guy has been on earth almost a decade.
We celebrated his birthday yesterday at home, and with a few friends and family on Monday at the pool!
He let Birch blow out his candles <3
Nutella cookie sandwiches made by Katie and Matt!
Happy 9th Birthday, Mazen!
Best Buds
Story of my life:
A recipe for Mazen:
- A cup of humor
- A dash of clever
- A sprinkle of sweetness
- A pint of wild
- A quart of smarts
- A gallon of energy
- And a large dollop of rebellion 👿
I think he looks just like Birch in this 2015 photo!
He loves STEM, working with his hands, Minecraft, and Legos.
And he’s getting great at the guitar – and baseball!
He’s also the best big brother to his little Birchie, who copies every single thing Mazen does. It’s hard not to break into a smile when they are both being naughty together and giggling in sync.
Check in the box
Speaking of Birch, if you can’t find him, check in the box!
He’s been living in it for a week.
Real Food: WIAW!
Breakfasts
Yogurt, fruit, granola, almond butter
Pancakes + peaches
(with all of our garden tomatoes!!)
Kodiak cakes + cherries
And Kodiak Cake homemade waffles!!
Weekend omelet with a JM Stock biscuit and all the fruit
The Bodos special
Lunches
BLT with garden tomatoes!!
Leftover-jammed salad
Salmon salad in a Hugh Jass bowl
Leftover beef and veggies with salad on top and some Mezeh dressings I saved
Caprese salad (with a sammie too)
Dinners
All the delicious Blue Apron meals we’ve been eatin’ up! So much goodness.
Glazed Chicken & Peanut Noodles with Sweet Peppers & Green Beans
Shrimp & Pesto Barley with Tomato & Corn Relish
(SO so good!! These next two were part of the Sam Kass collab with Blue Apron)
Apple Cider Pork Chops with Mushroom Farro Risotto
Shrimp with zucchini and cheesy orzo
Another favorite meal of the week!!
Tilapia & Creamy Curry Sauce with Sesame & Bok Choy Rice
Happy hump day!
Vera says
Waffles look yummy!
What waffle maker do you use?
Kath Younger says
We have an older inexpensive one. Works fine but is a PAIN to clean!
Tracy Parrish says
I remember when you brought Mazen home from the hospital! I was waiting to see him!!! He shares my daughter’s birthdate She turned 31 yesterday! I’ve loved watching him grow! Thank you for sharing all these years.
Kath Younger says
Awww!!
Didi says
HBD Mazen! He’s getting so big. Those ice cream sandwiches look AMAZING! Hope he got some yummy beautiful cake too! What a sweet boy he seems like.
Ellen says
He’s a good boy … happy #9!
Tara says
I can’t believe Mazen is 9…I remember following your Twitter account excitedly waiting for the big birth announcement! Happy birthday to M; it’s been so fun watching him grow up!
Kath Younger says
I love being on baby watch with bloggers still to this day 🙂
Sarah says
Happy birthday to Mazen! He is just a few months older than my daughter. I remember reading from my college apartment when you started your blog (!) so it feels crazy that he is turning 9 and that “we” are all this old! Lol!!! He seems like a great kid and that you accept him in all his boyish energy. Happy “9 years plus 9 months” of mothering to you!
Kath Younger says
!!! time flies!
Bonnie says
Of the photos of Mazen here, what I love most and gives a glimpse into “who” he is, is his hand on Birch’s back holding him steady as Birch is on his knees on the bench, blowing out candles.
Kath Younger says
Yes, his sweet brother voice that he uses when he talks to Birch is so heart warming too!
Heidi says
Happy birthday to your amazing Mazen! My son is 3 months younger, and I started reading when the boys were little at a friend’s recommendation.. she thought we had a lot in common, and she’s right. Your recipe for Mazen captures my son exactly, and made me smile! Enjoy celebrating!!
Kath Younger says
Aww! These wild and wonderful boys!
Tracy says
HAPPY Birthday Mazen! 🙂