Birthday #1

We began our 3-birthdays-in-4-days extravaganza with a party for Mr. B and his friends. We have never done one before, and won't do one again for a while. :) Yup, they get 2 parties; one when they turn 5 and one when they turn 10. Not because we didn't enjoy doing it, but because then we don't feel bad about going all-out. :)

He chose a sports theme, which was great with us. I am all about ignoring the fact that his birthday is ON Halloween. I'll never get over the fact that of all the days to come into the world when you're 3 weeks early, why did it have to be that one? :)

I had fun making the invitations (not the finished version, but I forgot later) :








and the favors (go here for instructions on how to make your own; you don't need the piping, they look fine without)
















(I know, I know, do you really need 2 pictures of them? A little proud, I admit, but they turned out SO cute!)

--thankfully I get motivation in bundles when fall rolls around. If his birthday were any other time of year, I doubt it would be such fun.

We had friends o'plenty and I think everyone had a great time. Hooray for the blessing of a beautiful day! Thanks, Aunt M for all the help in preparing, and Aunt L for all the photos:







Somehow, Mr. B and D-man had a pre-made pact about the candle-blowing. After the singing finished (no tears this year at least), Mr. B leaned over to D-man (who had appeared out of nowhere) and said, "Okay." Right on cue, D-man busted his lungs right from his seat and got all five candles in only 2 breaths. Mr. B sighed in relief that the pressure was over. It was so funny.












Mr. B was so amazed at the great presents he received. Such nice friends and perfect gifts. It has been wonderful for him to have some things to play with that are his developmental age. We haven't done well keeping up with that.

Our main present to him later in the day was a bicycle (to him, "Bike" means tricycle, and "Bicycle" is 2-wheels). Lightning McQueen all the way, with matching helmet and pads. He is so excited.






"Speed, I am Speed."

















P.S. Just to drive home the fact that we go all-out for our own selfish pride, I was feeling so great that we managed to have coordinating decorations, plates, etc. But a week after his party, Mr. B pointed to the sign on the wall and asked, "What do those words say?" Guess the "Happy Birthday" doesn't go without saying. :)

Happy Birthday, Mr. B. We're glad it was "the funnest day ever."