Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Birthday Celebration #1

New Years Resolution #2 accomplished (well, this one is always ongoing). Finish craft projects. On Monday, as a stress-case, I finished Samuel's ABC photobook and then I finished sewing the birthday banner (thank you Tyler for relieving me of the kids for a bit so I could focus my attention on the book making). I also wanted to make a banner and so 6 1/2 hours (up till 2am--ya, I was tired the next day) and less than $20 later I made this:




For this: (Birthday party #1, or in other words, party w/4 friends, one for every year he is old)



Samuel, Dakota and Parker's birthday's fall w/in one week of each other so decided to have a joint party for them. (Samuel turned 4 while the others turned 3).We went to Wheeler Farm (which is free, great idea Melissa!) and let the kids run around. Samuel kept asking when the party was going to happen. I think he meant the cake and presents. We then headed over to an empty pavilion and had the cupcakes (compliments Leanna's Baking, and Melissa's fab photog skills), balloon sitting/popping and bandanna goody bags (half bandanna, sewed up and wrapped around a paper sack, looked sort of like a cowboy dude w/o a face--yes, even some creative thoughts happen even at the $ store)which included a plastic horse. Then we had them each open their gift (from us, the mom's). And no fighting over toys and each kid went home w/a star shaped balloon, horse and all sugared up. But most importantly, Samuel had fun. He was happy w/the toy he helped me pick out the night before and there was no bickering, jealousy or anger. Happy birthday boys!

12 comments:

  1. Thanks for inviting us to the party. Josie had a blast. Everything went so smooth, the kids had fun and the goodie bags were a big hit. The banner was very cute, sorry that my sewing machine didn't work.

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  2. Cute kids, cute pictures, cute decorations-the banner and the cupcakes. You said 4 friends but only mentioned 2 other boys.

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  3. Looks fun! Cute banner- way to go! And SUPER cute cupcakes! They are like a work of art! I'd ask how you did them but I'm pretty positive I'd never be able to recreate anything near as cute as those!

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  4. Your banner rocked! I think everyone had a great time!

    I'm so glad your 5K went well. WAY TO GO!!

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  5. That banner is way cute! Is there a pattern or did you just think of it all by yourself?

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  6. I am completely impressed with your happy birthday banner! It is so darn cute. Maybe one day when I'm not stuck at work full time I'll make cute things too. Ha, I doubt it!

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  7. totally cute banner--and fun birthday.

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  8. miss crafty thing ! i LOVED the birthday banner and may have to attempt making one some day.

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  9. Wow did you make those cupcakes??? Those are so cute. The photos are great and the banner is so cool. Great job, Happy Birthday Sammy!

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  10. I love the birthday banner...you are talented! Very cute kids! I hope Sammy had a great birthday! I can't wait to see you soon...take care

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