Zawadi wakes up in a gloomy mood, although today is her birthday.
It should be a happy day, but Zawadi wonders how to be happy on the day her father probably dreaded…the day of her birth.
She actually looks forward to school today. She cannot wait to get out of the house, away from her father.
Zawadi walks to the bus, wishing she could disappear forever.
Sephora wakes up in a cheerful mood. Today is her baby’s birthday. She and Miles have planned a surprise party for her. Her first goal is to make her garden look great for the party.
Miles takes a few moments to practice on his keyboard.
With everything planned and time to spare, Sephora spends a few moments on her latest sculpture.
Miles takes a look at their new grill and picnic table; purchased especially for this day.
Sephora prepares tofu dogs just before Zawadi gets home from school and her party guests arrive.
Zawadi walks into an empty house. She’s not sure what she expected, but she definitely did not expect to be alone on her birthday.
Sephora is outside grilling the tofu dogs and Miles is on the phone inviting last minute guests.
Zawadi follows the sound of music outside and is surprised to see birthday balloons and both of her parents.
Forgetting to be in a bad mood, she changes into her swimsuit to play with the new water slide that her parents purchased for her party.
Felicia Urban, Zawadi’s classmate arrives already clad in her swimwear. Together they head straight for the water slide.
Zawadi runs to be the first on her new slide.
With a running start, she goes head first down the slide.
Just as she reaches the end, her guests Alfredo Palmer and Mitchell Hoffman arrive to join in the fun.
Sephora finishes preparing the tofu dogs before changing into her swimsuit.
Miles changes into his swimsuit; waiting for an opportunity to try out the waterslide.
“Are you going to eat?” Sephora asks him.
“Not right now. That slide is calling my name!” He says with a child like enthusiasm.
Miles joins the party guests; waiting for a turn to try out the slide.
Zawadi is amused that her dad wants to play on the slide. She temporarily forgets what she overheard.
After a few turns down the slide, the guests begin to get hungry. Everyone slowly begins migrating toward the tofu dogs.
With the children distracted by the tofu dogs, Miles grabs an opportunity to take his turn at the slide. He is not disappointed.
The tofu dogs disappear quickly as everyone grabs a serving and finds a spot to sit and eat.
Zawadi goes inside and eats at the table with her dad. She really wants to be mad at him, but she’s finding it hard, because she’s having such a great time at her party.
As the guests finish up their meal, Sephora begins cleaning up the dirty dishes to clear up space for the birthday cake.
Zawadi’s eyes light up as she watches her flickering candles. Everyone cheers as she blows them out.
