Birthday Surprise

 

Yuriko: "Ok, we have the cake but I couldn't find any candles so we will just go without it. Did the present get wrapped?"

 

Tamayuki: "Mommy said she would do it."

 

Dolly: "What, no candles? How are we going to light it on fire?"

 

 

Yuriko: "Don't forget that we are going to sing Happy Birthday."

 

Tamayuki: "Can I pretend I'm singing it on Lego Rock Band? I don't get so nervous that way."

 

Yuriko: "That's fine Tama-chan, but you don't have to raise your hand, you're not in school."

 

Dolly: "The Dudester is gonna be so impressed with my manly voice he will give me a metal or something."

 

 

Everyone: "SURPRISE!" *the whole family sings Happy Birthday*

 

Naiomi: "Oh my!"

 

 

Naiomi: "It even has a rose on it in my favorite color. It is so pretty! thank you everyone. I was just going to watch old movies today, I wan't expecting a cake or anything."

 

Yuriko: "Do you really think we wouldn't do anything for your birthday? Silly girl."

 

Tamayuki: "It's even a special store bought cake!"

 

Dolly: *whispers to Tama* "When do we get to eat it?"

 

 

Naiomi: "Even a present? It's huge! The fabric is really pretty and I can think of a few costumes to make with it..."

 

Yuriko: *quietly chants* "Open, open, open..."

 

Dolly: "I can help you open it really fast!"

 

Tamayuki: "Dolly, it's not your present, and I think she would like to see what it is before you do."

 

 

Naiomi: "What in the world is this..."

 

Yuriko & Tamayuki: *giggle*

 

Dolly: "I know! I could make a big parachute out of it and..."

 

 

Naiomi: "A sewing machine? I've never had one that was just for me!"

 

Mommy: "I have been saving it for quite a while now. It came from one of Grandma's friends that she has known since she was Tamayuki's age and they found it when she moved. It was made in 1953 so it should last you a long time."

 

Daddy: "Maybe you can even help me learn to sew when Mommy is busy with her classes." *laughs*

 

Yuriko: "There is an instruction book in here with some other stuff..."

 

Tamayuki: "Yay!" *claps happily*

 

Dolly: *muffled shouts come from the pile of fabric as tiny legs flail around.*

 

 

Naiomi: "I'm so happy I don't know what to say." *starts to tear up*

 

Yuriko: "Your not supposed to cry on your birthday little Sis. Trust me, you'll get used to being adopted because we all love you and know how special you are." *hugs*

 

Tamayuki: "Dolly, are you getting into trouble again?"

 

Dolly: "Get me out before the fabric eats me!"

 

 

Yuriko: "And besides, with Mama going back to school next week, I'll need someone around to make me more clothes. Daddy is getting much better but there is lots of things he can't do yet. I'm sure Mama would let you use some of the fabric she has."

 

Dolly: "And someone needs to make me something that can actually be called pants. These things are puketastic."

 

Naiomi: "So many costumes I can make..." *gets a goofy wistful grin spreading across her face*

 

Tamayuki: "Dolly, we didn't give Naiomi her present so she can make things for everyone else."

 

 

Yuriko: "Let's see... We can start on a few more shirts before starting in to my winter wardrobe. I totally have to have an adorable snow bunny outfit! Sure I don't know how to ski, but I would be too cute! Then there is a sleigh ride outfit if I ever get invited to one. My Christmas dress is going to need a ton of fabric, something that I could also wear to the Oscars. For New Years, let's see... ohmygosh, I can finally have a dress to die for! But then what do I wear for Valentines Day? Would Sprout like me better in red and pink, red and white, or white and pink? Oh no, what do I wear for Thanksgiving? I'm surely not going to wear anything out of Daddy's turkey fabrics or anything that makes me look like a pilgrim. I think Mama still has some cranberry colored fabric stashed away..."

 

Tamayuki: *starts to get upset* "Yuriko, Naiomi should get to make some stuff she wants to, not having you demanding she make you stuff. You are just being a big meanie! You're supposed to be nice on people's birthday."

 

Naiomi: "It's alright Tama-chan and thank you for caring so much. Yuroko isn't trying to be mean and I know that."

 

Dolly: "Now, how does this thing work?"

 

 

Yuriko: "Does she have orange trim? I think so. Cranberries and oranges, yum... I'm getting hungry. Silly me, I totally forgot that we made hamburgers for dinner! I better go and finish getting that ready."

 

Tamayuki: "I just want you to have a really great birthday Naiomi. I even saved a special hug just for you."

 

Naiomi: "A Tama-chan hug? That's my second favorite present right after Tama snuggles!" *giggles* "It makes me really happy that anyone remembered my birthday. And even if Yuriko does get overexcited, she still knows that I still go to high school and will have homework just like Mama. At least I think Yuriko remembers..."

 

Dolly: "This doohickey is connected to this other one..."

 

 

Dolly: "Hey wait carrot top, do we get real hamburgers, not those soy encrusted mushroom and grain things your parents think are edable? A real man like me has to eat meat!"

 

Yuriko: "Naiomi and I are going to eat all the hamburgers ourselves Stumpy McAcornbrains. Everyone else has veggie patties to eat. You're Tama's friend, you should know he doesn't like hamburgers."

 

Mommy: "Yuriko, there is plenty enough hamburgers to share with Dolly if he wants them. I think you girls would get sick if you ate all of them in a single meal anyways."

 

*Dolly grins triumphantly at Yuriko*

 

Tamayuki: "...and then just fold it one more time and it will be all nice again."

 

Naiomi: "Mama, could we send a thank you to the two little elves on the forums who helped me get home in time for my birthday? Being a foreign exchange student was loads of fun and I really loved London, but it doesn't beat being home."

 

Mommy: "I'm sure they would like that."

 

 

*Later that evening...*

 

 

Naiomi: "Let's watch White Christmas next. It has Rosemary Clooney and Danny Kaye in it and I like them a lot. It also has Bing Crosby in it too but I don't like him as well because he's kinda borring."

 

Tamayuki: "Can we watch Christmas movies in September?"

 

Naiomi: "Yes, because it's my birthday." *laughs*

 

Dolly: "BING? That can't be his real name. Who would be daft enough to name a kid BING??"

 

*Yuriko grew tired of the marathon of musicals and fell asleep.*

awww what a lovely birthday! may she have fun sewing!

Nice find on the sewing machine! Does it actually work? (I've heard working mini sewing machines are actually pretty handy for teeny stuff on doll outfits.)

 

Happy Birthday Naiomi!

Wow. You actually found a sewing machine. Really wonder if it actually works!

Aw, they're so cute together! I'm sure she'll have lots of fun helping her daddy sew. Happy birthday, Naiomi!

Happy Birthday Naiomi!

 

That sewing machine is mighty cool! I bet she comes up with some awesome outfits using that.

 

It's nice to see the family all together at last. Tama and Yuriko certainly seemed to be happy to welcome their sister in.

 

Congrats on finally completing her!

 

 

 

Billy

Happy Birthday Naiomi!!!!!!!

 

Great story I really enjoy reading it and seeing the pictures. LOL so hard when Yuriko started making all the plans for her new outfits. So jealous that all of you can sew just thinking all the money you save in buying clothes for your kids and the amazing creations you can do for them.

 

I love Tama and Dolly both of them are just to adorable

Happy Birthday Naiomi! I'm so happy you're all together and Tama-kun looks particularly pleased he has his big sister back. We hope to see all the lovely oufits you will make with your birthday present. Such a lucky girl

 

~ katnaper

 

Happy birthday Naiomi! You're very cute just like Tamayuki. I guess it runs in the family. *Ouch! (Rubs side of head) Why did you go hit me for? I wasn't flirting. I was just stating the obvious. Is it wrong to be honest? You can't be jealous?! Hehehe *

 

~Kaylus

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAIOMI! We're glad you're home. Tama-kun, we're so glad for you that you're family's all together now. Yay!

 

~ Yuuto, Millie, Ash

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You don't know us yet but we've heard all about you from the Boys Club and we all adore your little brother -he's so cute! Now we know why - We're just so happy for your family!

 

~ House of Nyan Girls : Eri, B, Suki, Mari, Lily, Reese, Rei, Teru, Saber

Awwww, what an awesome birthday present!! And I love that she likes watching old musicals XD

That sewing machine is spectacular! Everyone looks so happy. The last photo is so cute! Tamayuki is so sweet! He and Naiomi are adorable together.

 

Happy Birthday, Naiomi!

awww what a lovely birthday! may she have fun sewing!

 

Thank you and I'm sure she will as long as she can distract Yuriko and a few of her projects.

 

Nice find on the sewing machine! Does it actually work? (I've heard working mini sewing machines are actually pretty handy for teeny stuff on doll outfits.)

 

Happy Birthday Naiomi!

Wow. You actually found a sewing machine. Really wonder if it actually works!

 

I've had the sewing machine sitting on a shelf for a few years and I thought it was great that it was just the right size for Naiomi. The first time I tried to make it work it hardly did anything, but it just had to be oiled and seems to work like new. I've heard that old Singers are some of the best machines, but I never had a bit of luck with the newer mostly plastic ones. This little one is solid metal and makes a cute clicking sound when it sews. In some ways it's great, but having to turn the crank with one hand and guide the fabric with another is very difficult. It was intended for a little girl to sew doll clothes so it clamps to a table and is fun to play with, but my normal sewing machine is much easier. I do find it curious that it doesn't use a bobbin at all thought. It will be fun to use it in photo stories.

 

Aw, they're so cute together! I'm sure she'll have lots of fun helping her daddy sew. Happy birthday, Naiomi!

 

I could use all the help I can get to teach him because I keep myself way too busy!

 

Happy Birthday Naiomi!

 

That sewing machine is mighty cool! I bet she comes up with some awesome outfits using that.

 

It's nice to see the family all together at last. Tama and Yuriko certainly seemed to be happy to welcome their sister in.

 

Congrats on finally completing her!

 

 

 

Billy

 

Naiomi seems to be enjoying it so far since she has spent the day making a slew of costume sketches. She has only been slightly slowed down by Tama-chan who is afraid of letting her out of his sight and insists on sitting right next to her.

 

Everyone has been totally thrilled that Naiomi is finally home for good, but I think Tama was getting a bit overwhelmed because he rarely gets upset at Yuriko. As for all the family being together, Rainie is still a floating head who keeps quietly singing "I'll be home for Christmas" (with some luck). Raven and I figured that since all four of our kids were started at the same time (Naiomi was a pair of eyeballs for a long time) that they came from the same adoption agency. I can imagine Tama as a little® boy holding onto Naiomi's skirt, trailing behind her like a little duckling.

 

I don't know how you can manage so many girls in barely over two years. Once Rainie is finished it will get really active around here, as if Dolly wasn't enough.

 

Oh, and thank you.

 

Happy Birthday Naiomi!!!!!!!

 

Great story I really enjoy reading it and seeing the pictures. LOL so hard when Yuriko started making all the plans for her new outfits. So jealous that all of you can sew just thinking all the money you save in buying clothes for your kids and the amazing creations you can do for them.

 

I love Tama and Dolly both of them are just to adorable

 

Yuriko seems to think sometimes that family is just another word for her own wardrobe and seamstress department. She says she wants to be a model, but occasionally I think that Prima Donna is a more accurate title. Being able to sew DD clothes is less expensive than buying them, but I make up for the additional cost with a lot of time, calculations, and failed attempts. The other reason I sew their clothes is because I often have a very hard time finding what I want. Even as a kid I loved watching old movies to look at the pretty clothes.

 

Happy Birthday Naiomi! I'm so happy you're all together and Tama-kun looks particularly pleased he has his big sister back. We hope to see all the lovely oufits you will make with your birthday present. Such a lucky girl

 

~ katnaper

 

Happy birthday Naiomi! You're very cute just like Tamayuki. I guess it runs in the family. *Ouch! (Rubs side of head) Why did you go hit me for? I wasn't flirting. I was just stating the obvious. Is it wrong to be honest? You can't be jealous?! Hehehe *

 

~Kaylus

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAIOMI! We're glad you're home. Tama-kun, we're so glad for you that you're family's all together now. Yay!

 

~ Yuuto, Millie, Ash

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You don't know us yet but we've heard all about you from the Boys Club and we all adore your little brother -he's so cute! Now we know why - We're just so happy for your family!

 

~ House of Nyan Girls : Eri, B, Suki, Mari, Lily, Reese, Rei, Teru, Saber

 

Naiomi: Wow, what a response! Thank you so much Nyanko Sensei! I never expected Tama to miss me as much as he did and has been talking almost non-stop. I am so happy with my sewing machine, I couldn't have asked for a better present!

 

Hello there Kaylus, I appreciate the birthday greetings. Tama has told me all about you (at least twice) and Mama has given her warnings as well. I'm not sure how much of the similarities run in the family since we were both adopted, but don't assume that Tama's clueless innocence is a trait we share. I think it would be very wise on my part to become very good friends with Mari so I can tell her anything.

 

Thank you so very much Ash, Yuuto, Millie, and the Nyan girls! Tama-chan and Dolly have told me a lot about the Boy's Club. Hopefully Dolly isn't too much of a pill when his head gets too inflated. I am very happy to be home but I'm also happy when Tama goes to bed so I can have some time by myself. Mama said it took a while for him to not be so shy when he first got here so once he realizes I'm not going away again things should get better. Sometimes he sits so close that he knocks me over. Millie, you are so darling, how could Yuuto not suffer from constant nosebleeds when you are around? I look forward to getting to know everyone better soon!

 

Awwww, what an awesome birthday present!! And I love that she likes watching old musicals XD

 

Naiomi's favorite movies are old ones, especially with the classic monsters. I think part of her is stuck in the 1940s. She made sure everyone watched lots of classic movies with her that night, although it was rather hilarious listening to her trying to explain to Tama what happened to the color in the black & white movies.

 

That sewing machine is spectacular! Everyone looks so happy. The last photo is so cute! Tamayuki is so sweet! He and Naiomi are adorable together.

 

Happy Birthday, Naiomi!

 

I think my favorite pic of all of them is when Tama is hugging Naiomi and Yuriko is bonking herself on the head. Tama raising his hand cracks me up because he's being too cute. And despite Tama being adamant over the fact that boys are messy, he takes the time to carefully fold the fabric. As for the last photo, I think the musicals bored Yuriko to sleep. Maybe it would have been a different story if we would have watched Cats.

 

Naiomi: I want to thank all of you for sending me an overwhelming amount of birthday wishes. I'm sure everyone will see my sewing handwork over time. I have a wardrobe full of costumes I want to make for some plays I would like my siblings and myself to preform. I want to be an actress someday and hope to own my own theater where I can do everything, even be a playwright! Classic movies are wonderful, but even they can't beat a live theater performance!