Anna had two birthday celebrations this year.  One in Jianzha and one in Xining.  Sometimes it pays off to have two homes in a foreign country.  If viewing pictures of kids eating birthday cake and opening presents is your thing, then this is the post for you!  (What’s really crazy is that this doesn’t even scratch the surface of the presents she actually opened from family and friends.  Plus, Christmas is merely six days away.  Oh, my.  It’s a charmed life for some.)

Here is the official birthday photo album.  Enjoy!

(p.s. The tooth fairy did actually show up this morning.  She left an apology note, some Chinese currency, and a peace offering in the form of a glittering pink headband.  Hmmm, wonder where she got that.  Anna was pleased that this little mixup was quickly and sufficiently rectified.)