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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / 9 Years Of Mazen

September 8, 2021

9 Years Of Mazen

A recap of Mazen’s 9th birthday and lifestyle of late!

Happy 9th Birthday Mazen this !

Happy 9th Birthday, Mazen!

Can’t believe this big guy has been on earth almost a decade. 

birthday boy

We celebrated his birthday yesterday at home, and with a few friends and family on Monday at the pool! 

Mazen and best friends

He let Birch blow out his candles <3

Nutella cookie sandwiches made by Katie and Matt!

Happy 9th Birthday, Mazen! | Nutella cookie sandwiches

Happy 9th Birthday, Mazen!

Best Buds

Best buds in the pool

Story of my life:

Happy 9th Birthday Mazen

Little boys in the pool

A recipe for Mazen: 

  • A cup of humor
  • A dash of clever
  • A sprinkle of sweetness 
  • A pint of wild
  • A quart of smarts 
  • A gallon of energy
  • And a large dollop of rebellion 👿 

Mazen blowing 9th candle | Happy 9th Birthday Mazen

I think he looks just like Birch in this 2015 photo!

2015 Mazen | Happy 9th Birthday Mazen

He loves STEM, working with his hands, Minecraft, and Legos. 

Mazen loves STEM | Happy 9th Birthday Mazen!

And he’s getting great at the guitar – and baseball!

Mazen and baseball | Happy 9th Birthday Mazen!

He’s also the best big brother to his little Birchie, who copies every single thing Mazen does. It’s hard not to break into a smile when they are both being naughty together and giggling in sync. 

Brothers playing | Happy 9th Birthday Mazen!

Check in the box

Speaking of Birch, if you can’t find him, check in the box!

Birch in the box

He’s been living in it for a week. 

Birch playing in the box

Real Food: WIAW!

Breakfasts

Yogurt, fruit, granola, almond butter

Yogurt, fruit, granola, almond butter | Happy 9th Birthday Mazen!

Pancakes + peaches

(with all of our garden tomatoes!!)

Pancakes + peaches

Kodiak cakes + cherries

Kodiak cakes + cherries

And Kodiak Cake homemade waffles!! 

Kodiak Cake homemade waffles

Weekend omelet with a JM Stock biscuit and all the fruit

omelet with a JM Stock biscuit and all the fruit

The Bodos special

The Bodos special

Lunches

BLT with garden tomatoes!! 

BLT with garden tomatoes

Leftover-jammed salad

Leftover-jammed salad

Salmon salad in a Hugh Jass bowl

Salmon salad in a Hugh Jass bowl

Leftover beef and veggies with salad on top and some Mezeh dressings I saved 

Leftover beef and veggies with salad on top and some Mezeh dressings

Caprese salad (with a sammie too)

Caprese salad

Dinners

All the delicious Blue Apron meals we’ve been eatin’ up! So much goodness. 

Glazed Chicken & Peanut Noodles with Sweet Peppers & Green Beans

Glazed Chicken & Peanut Noodles with Sweet Peppers & Green Beans

Shrimp & Pesto Barley with Tomato & Corn Relish

(SO so good!! These next two were part of the Sam Kass collab with Blue Apron) 

Shrimp & Pesto Barley with Tomato & Corn Relish

Apple Cider Pork Chops with Mushroom Farro Risotto

Apple Cider Pork Chops with Mushroom Farro Risotto

Shrimp with zucchini and cheesy orzo

Another favorite meal of the week!! 

Shrimp with zucchini and cheesy orzo | Happy 9th Birthday Mazen!

Tilapia & Creamy Curry Sauce with Sesame & Bok Choy Rice

Tilapia & Creamy Curry Sauce with Sesame & Bok Choy Rice

Happy hump day!

Happy hump day!

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Comments

  1. Vera says

    September 8, 2021 at 7:44 am

    Waffles look yummy!
    What waffle maker do you use?

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      September 8, 2021 at 9:26 am

      We have an older inexpensive one. Works fine but is a PAIN to clean!

      Reply
  2. Tracy Parrish says

    September 8, 2021 at 10:30 am

    I remember when you brought Mazen home from the hospital! I was waiting to see him!!! He shares my daughter’s birthdate She turned 31 yesterday! I’ve loved watching him grow! Thank you for sharing all these years.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      September 8, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      Awww!!

      Reply
  3. Didi says

    September 8, 2021 at 10:43 am

    HBD Mazen! He’s getting so big. Those ice cream sandwiches look AMAZING! Hope he got some yummy beautiful cake too! What a sweet boy he seems like.

    Reply
  4. Ellen says

    September 8, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    He’s a good boy … happy #9!

    Reply
  5. Tara says

    September 8, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    I can’t believe Mazen is 9…I remember following your Twitter account excitedly waiting for the big birth announcement! Happy birthday to M; it’s been so fun watching him grow up!

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      September 9, 2021 at 6:19 am

      I love being on baby watch with bloggers still to this day 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    September 9, 2021 at 7:26 am

    Happy birthday to Mazen! He is just a few months older than my daughter. I remember reading from my college apartment when you started your blog (!) so it feels crazy that he is turning 9 and that “we” are all this old! Lol!!! He seems like a great kid and that you accept him in all his boyish energy. Happy “9 years plus 9 months” of mothering to you!

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      September 9, 2021 at 9:19 am

      !!! time flies!

      Reply
  7. Bonnie says

    September 9, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    Of the photos of Mazen here, what I love most and gives a glimpse into “who” he is, is his hand on Birch’s back holding him steady as Birch is on his knees on the bench, blowing out candles.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      September 9, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      Yes, his sweet brother voice that he uses when he talks to Birch is so heart warming too!

      Reply
    • Heidi says

      September 9, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      Happy birthday to your amazing Mazen! My son is 3 months younger, and I started reading when the boys were little at a friend’s recommendation.. she thought we had a lot in common, and she’s right. Your recipe for Mazen captures my son exactly, and made me smile! Enjoy celebrating!!

      Reply
      • Kath Younger says

        September 9, 2021 at 9:14 pm

        Aww! These wild and wonderful boys!

        Reply
  8. Tracy says

    September 9, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    HAPPY Birthday Mazen! 🙂

    Reply

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