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#ThrowbackThursday #tbt: Make a Wish!

March 27, 2014 By Lena

In 2014, I will be participating in #tbt courtesy of the Epson Expression Premium XP-810 Small–in–One printer, the ultimate choice for scanning and printing. Ultra powerful and ultra slim, it produces stunning borderless photos and documents quickly and affordably. Featuring the ultimate in wireless printing, the XP-810 makes it easier than ever to print from your iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone, whether in your home or out and about.

Ah, the primary school birthday party.

In 1983, it meant three things. One, my mom insisted that I wear my most showy, most elaborate pink dress – just in case anyone didn’t realize that I was the girl of the hour, of course. Two, chocolate birthday cake. Glorious chocolate birthday cake! I realize I can never show this photo to Ryder, whose classroom code of conduct states that only fresh cut fruit is allowed on birthdays. (Even I think this is sad.) He’ll take one look at my chocolate-sprinkled cake and wish he lived back in the good ol’ days.

And three – the VERY best thing about having a primary school birthday party? You instantly became the most popular kid for the day. Hooray for buying kids’ friendship with sugary concoctions!

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  1. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    March 27, 2014 at 11:21 am

    so cute. 1983 I was graduating from High School ugh lol

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:29 am

      LOL, I feel the same way when I see people born in 1996!

  2. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    March 27, 2014 at 11:27 am

    So cute! I can understand it but it is sad that the schools have so many restrictions anymore about the food that can be brought in. Fresh Fruit for a birthday is just not fun when you are a kid!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:36 am

      No, it’s not fun :( But with the seriousness of food allergies, I do understand. Victoria Beckham eats fruit for her birthday, kids should get cake!

  3. AC

    March 27, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Mmmm…chocolate cake! Curious, most everyone is eyeing the cake and seems like something else has your attention and the teacher is playing her Tomy or Coleco game? If it was today I’d say she’s checking her smartphone. ;) Thinking back now I don’t think we had a primary school birthday party. Still great memories!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:39 am

      Coleco, hahaha! I think I was just too shy to look into the camera :) And no primary school party? Pourquoi?

  4. Victoria Ess

    March 27, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I love how many of the kids look mesmerized by that cake! It’s lovely that you captured memories like these and can bring them to life now with the printer!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:39 am

      I agree Victoria, I am having so much fun scanning all my old photos!

  5. Flora M

    March 27, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    That cake looks delicious !! In 1983 my daughter was 3 years old – wow how time has flown by !!
    I agree that the food restrictions in schools now are extreme – there aren’t many options for variety for kids lunches anymore.
    I understand now why my school age grandkids are complaining about school lunches being boring (pretty much the same thing day after day) – I would get sick of it too. I just hope they don’t start adding more foods to the “forbidden” list !

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

      I don’t mind that peanuts and shellfish are on the forbidden list, but it bothers me that candy is too! If I want to send a few gummy bears in Ryder’s lunch, I’d like to be able to!

  6. A.Smith

    March 27, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Haha!! Sugary concoctions are the best part of the party :)

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Yup! Best part about having a birthday at any age!

  7. Marissa

    March 27, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    You look so cute Lena and yes, those were the good ol’ days for sure!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Thank you Marissa, I agree!

  8. AlwaysARedhead

    March 27, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Oh the clothes we wore when we were young!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:49 am

      LOL yes!! Can’t get over it!

  9. Debbie W

    March 28, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I love looking back. Oh the styles especially the hair!!!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:49 am

      I remember that my teacher’s name was Miss Fraser – she had great hair!

  10. loriag

    March 28, 2014 at 7:41 am

    How wonderful your Mom cared so much to make sure you looked perfect and had an amazing cake.

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Thank you Lori, she will be so pleased to see your comment :)

  11. Allie

    March 28, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Hmmmmm i don’t remember anyone ever having a birthday celebration at school??
    I always made my kids cupcakes or rice krispies to share!!
    I loved that your mom went to the to the trouble to make the pretty pink dress and cake and then to record the moment for you!!
    Your mom rocks Lena!!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      No?? I had one every year until grade 3 or 4!! And yes, my mom is awesome!

  12. Lynda Cook

    March 28, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    back in the seventies and eighties were the best! even birthday parties today are not the same. I love going back in time looking through the photo albums, oh the clothes we all looked like miniature hippies lol..everything was fun back then also, the games, the presents and of course the chocolate cake mmmm, and like you said feeling like a queen for the day!!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      I often wish I could simply go back to 80’s as an adult. Oh, the fun times I would have!

  13. Darlene Schuller

    March 28, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    ah, the good old days .. our children’s school allow cupcakes & cookies for birthdays.. I think it’s sad that some require fresh fruits and/or veggies, birthdays are special, and only 1ce a year!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      I agree Darlene! I suppose the school wants to set an example for healthy eating habits, but it’s not like kids don’t have birthday parties at home!!

  14. jaimeem

    March 28, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Awe, such a nice picture!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you Jaime!

  15. Peady

    March 28, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    Have you seen “Anne of Green Gables: The Musical”? You have p-p-p-puffed sleeves!

    Adorable!

    Yay, cake!!

    :D

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      Hahaha love that!!! Yes, i had p-p-p-puufed sleeves!

  16. Heidi C.

    March 28, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    Times have changed since then. Now, there are significant restrictions at my kids’ schools as to what can be brought in from home (peanut/gluten free, etc). My little guys couldn’t even pass out lollipops for Valentine’s Day.

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      I’m surprised they can’t being foods with gluten! That’s crazy strict!

  17. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    March 29, 2014 at 10:23 am

    Your mother is so talented with the sewing

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you Chandra :)

  18. Nicky

    March 29, 2014 at 10:48 am

    this is cute! love the dress – and the cake!

    • Lena

      March 29, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks Nicky!

  19. sarah sar

    March 29, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Primary school birthdays were the BEST!!!! I remember my birthday…it was such a HUGE deal and I was the most popular kid on the planet ever haha! I think I have a photo somewhere….will have to dig it out.

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Awesome!! So you totally know where I’m coming from!

  20. Holly

    March 29, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Everything was so simple then! What an adorable photo!

    • Lena

      March 30, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Holly!

  21. Stephanie LaPlante

    March 31, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Who doesn’t love chocolate cake!?

    • Lena

      March 31, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      A very good question! Answer: EVERYBODY!!

  22. Melinda L.

    April 4, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Ahhhh so cute! I remember my parents bringing a large pink frosted cake (vanilla or chocolate, not sure) when I was in kindergarten, that was awesome.

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 8:30 am

      Great memories for sure, Melinda! Thanks for sharing!

  23. Aisu M

    April 6, 2014 at 2:14 am

    It’s a very happy memory as I can see everyone smiling!

    • Lena

      April 6, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Yes, classroom parties were always a hit!

  24. Rick F

    April 8, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    Birthday cakes always have to be chocolate!

    • Lena

      April 9, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Totally agree Rick!! Totally :)

  25. Susan T.

    April 12, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    That cake looks pretty awesome! Mmmm cake… *wanders off to make cake* :)

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Mmmm I may have to do the same!

  26. DARLENE W

    April 22, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Our birthdays that we celebrated at school were eagerly awaited by all and with anticipation rising everyday. We were so exhausted by the time we got home from school that we were too grouchy to appreciate the birthday dinner mom had prepared for us

    • Lena

      May 4, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      Sounds like a wonderful memory!

  27. kathy downey

    March 19, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    Life was so much more simplier back then,my first was celebrating his 2nd bithday is 83 wow where does the time go

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