The Engleson Files

Since we are on vacation for Svea and Magnus’s actual birthdays we have always tried to have their party before everyone goes away; and this year we were able to just squeeze it in. This time of year is always very hectic with report cards being due and everyone just generally tired from the long slog at school, so we did our best to keep this party a low key affair but still ensure that the kids had fun. We had all of Magnus’s school friends and a few of Svea’s acquaintances come over to help them celebrate. Kristin did a wonderful job planning the event and getting all the goodies prepared for the kids to devour; and also our Ayi and Alice’s Mom (Lao Lao) worked extremely hard making 300 jiaozi’s (dumplings) for all of us to enjoy - everything was just wonderful! In the end, everyone had a good time and all kids were sent home with their parents raging from a two hour sugar high. Happy birthday Magnus and Svea and thank you all for coming and a special thanks must go out to Kristin, Ayi and Lao Lao for making it a success.