Yes, give him a birthday card. Maybe ask him out for a cup of coffee and just sit and talk. See how it feels to spend time with him. See if he wants to spend time with you. i think, don't say you love him, but show that you enjoy being with him. that you value him. And then see where it goes. if it goes well, maybe you can schedule another time to get together, maybe invite him to a dinner that your cook for him. You know, pretend he is someone new who you would like to date.
