Thursday 26 November 2020

Twenty

Just like last year, my eldest son was not home on his recent birthday. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) required his services that day 😉. I found a solution online and was able to order goodies from the army corner shop, which he was able to share in a coronavirus safe way with his fellow soldiers. He enjoyed that and then we celebrated together when he was next home.
Of course, birthdays in our home come with a handmade card made by mum! I have shown my eldest son in his olive green army uniform on his birthday card. He is currently about halfway through his compulsory military service. He is sitting at his laptop computer reading the Al Jazeera site, the state-owned broadcaster based in Doha, Qatar. I made sure to show their logo in Arabic on the screen since my son follows their news in Arabic for practice. As a matter of interest, Al Jazeera's distinctive logo is said to resemble a drop of water. Its calligraphic design spells "Al Jazeera" in Arabic.
I had to include the Arsenal crest on his card too. He has been a keen supporter since he was very young. This year Mister Handmade in Israel insisted I include the headline "Partey Time!" on the card, to mark the arrival of Thomas Teye Partey, a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the club. He and the eldest son seem very excited about him!
Finally, a big blue number 20 marks our son's age.
Of course this year there was no meal out to celebrate, though we did order a feast from our local steakia. Since I don't eat meat, I polished off the pita bread and hummus! There was cake too, decorated with lots of chocolate buttercream icing and Klik balls. Maltesers would have been preferable but, without any trips to visit family in the UK, our supply of English chocolate has long dried up 😢

PoCoLo

11 comments:

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

I'm sure he enjoyed the goodies you sent on his birthday as well as the family celebration when he came home. He must have a nice collection of cards from his 20 birthdays. Have a wonderful day!

Tamar SB said...

Happy birthday, Nadav!!

VeggieMummy said...

It's my eldest's birthday today too. We're celebrating with a family dinner and quiz via Zoom this evening! Happy birthday to your son - lucky him having such lovingly made cards. The cake looks yummy too and I would have fought you for the pitta and hummus! :O) xx

Jayne said...

What a lovely card! I hope Nadav had a great birthday.

Ps - Give me a shout if you are craving some chocolate, I'll send you some across! x

Joanne said...

I'm sure him and his buddies enjoyed the treats you sent and who doesn't love a personalized card?! That cake looks pretty yummy too. Thanks for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

Lalka Crochetka said...

love it! your cards are always so perfect - you have an eye to catch the most important things :)

Villrose said...

Congratulations with grown-up son!

italiafinlandia said...

Happy Birthday to him and...what a cake!! :)

NCSue said...

You have a fine looking son, whether in person or the lovely card you made him! Happy birthday, Nadov!
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junie/jesh said...

That must have been so fun to make the card for your own son! Your delectable birthday "cake" looks great, even without the meat!! Many thanks for sharing this family occasion with All Seasons, Lisa:) How long does your son have to serve?
Have a beautiful and encouraging week, Jesh

Cheryl said...

Belated Happy birthday to your eldest. At least you were able to celebrate when he came home. My daughter is just the same with her language practise. It's never in English! Lovely cake. #mmbc