Hip Hiep Hoera! Jake 31 jaar!

After we baked that cake, I guess we had to celebrate his birthday. It was a day late and hard to top the 2.5 hour faculty meeting and new graduate student reception that was Jake's REAL birthday celebration. But Elena and I tried our best.

The cake was a hit.

Elena selected the number and placement of candles.

So were the presents. New watch, new tools, new clothes, and enough ties to escape out of his third story office window!


Like good expat Dutchies, we sang the 'gloria' birthday song and made music in a circle just like at Ukkie.