Happy American Birthday, Gramma!

Although Gramma "Pearl" is an official U.S. citizen, she usually doesn't plan on celebrating her "American" birthday since we always celebrate her Chinese birthday (which took place in June this year). However, us Americans in the family usually do a little celebration anyways. :)

We had dropped Gramma off at Aunty's in Torrance on Sunday and then my brother and I agreed to go back out on Tuesday. Before I headed towards the South Bay, I stopped by Angel Maid bakery to pick up a strawberry cake (their special mango cake has to be pre-ordered a day ahead!), a box of cream puffs, some macaroons for FBIL, and cookies for BF. I dropped them off at Bro's office before I headed to my BCBA meeting.

Of course I was the only one at the BCBA meeting. I'm pretty used to it since this has been the case since mid-July. It's like getting free individualized tutoring that's typically around $75-100/hour. I'm sure I've surpassed my need for individual supervision hours so I'm that much closer to finishing this program and taking that scary exam.

After the meeting, I made my way to Aunty's house (stopping by two stores beforehand). I lollygagged with their adorable, nappy-furred sheltie, Cookie, until my Genius Uncle, Genius Younger Cousin, and Bro got home. Shortly after, we went to King's Hawaiian Restaurant.

I have never been there before, but you know I love those King's Hawaiian bread rolls! The bakery case was full of delicious treats! We passed on getting any since we had cake and cream puffs at Aunty's house. Dinner was delicious as expected; we had King's Hawaiian bread rolls to start (Gramma and I had 3 each!) and I had a macadamia-crusted mahi mahi.

Afterwards, we headed back to Aunty's house. Since we were too full, we sang happy birthday to Gramma twice (once in English and once in Chinese), and packed some cake to go. :)

Happy 82nd birthday, Gramma!