Fri, Apr 27, 2007
Like Papa, like Lucy
Last week, you may have seen the snap of me with my own first-birthday cake, back in 1967. Well, now Lucy’s had her chance.
Here she is, with her own birthday crown on — and with a dress that’s amazingly similar to my little overalls, and her cake atop the very same pedestal of my late Grandmother’s, the similarities are striking.
Here’s a detail of that other photo, just for comparison.
And how’d she like the cake itself? Uh, not so much. I guess this is where the similarities end — because I simply love that traditional Boyd birthday cake of angel food with chocolate whipped cream frosting! As my own father would say (and has, many times), it’s fine if she doesn’t like it: that leaves more for me!
This post was last modified April 27, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Ann said,
April 27, 2007, at 10:28 pm
Are they just too cute??? I can hardly stand living around all of this cuteness!
Lucy’s rejection of the birthday cake was truly impressive: very decisive, clear, no coercion to be endured. At least it isn’t ONLY vegetables that she won’t eat. We might just have to have a birthday yogurt tradition for awhile. :)
Nicole said,
April 28, 2007, at 9:08 am
Benjamin’s not a big fan of cake either, however, he loves ice cream.
Grandpa said,
April 28, 2007, at 11:08 am
To my loves,
It is dramatic to see the chance similarities between the two photos following a spread of 41 years! And I certainly include the two hats and the ‘1’ lovingly cut out by two wonderful Mamas. The celebration was more meaningful than even I expected because there was more cake left over for the rest of us. I send you my love always…
young chang said,
April 28, 2007, at 5:24 pm
What cute pics! And that is a great dress on Lucy! =)
Kriss Marion said,
April 29, 2007, at 8:10 am
I just cannot get over how much Lucy looks like Jon. And how Lucy looks like Ann. Next year you can try a messy cherry pie.