This year's party should be substantially similar. Same guest list essentially--I don't see any reason to invite his school friends until he actually KNOWS what a birthday is, which will be sometime the next year or two from what I'm told. Pretty much same food, too, but for BBQ rather than grilling out. I recently, however, developed a theme. I had some free time last week and decided to go shopping for Jonathan's birthday outfit. There is a really great local children's clothing boutique called JB & Me. They have the most ADORABLE things, even for boys, which is definitely a rarity. As soon as I saw this, I knew it was perfect:
You can't tell from the picture, but it actually reverses to solid green with a yellow embroidered chick applique. This outfit inspired me to to go with a fish theme, and, to that end, I found these invitations. I adore stationary, so this was truly a happy moment for me. I am truly a nerd, I know. Now I just have to take my cake decorating class where I am sure I will learn enough to put some sort of fish on a cake. At least I hope so...
As you can probably tell from the commentary above, not a whole lot has been going on around here, which is actually OK with me. We had a great weekend with Jonathan--we went to the zoo again and had a lot of time outside, particularly in the boo-box (aka--sandbox. I have no idea where he got this word!). As I agree with Heather that blogs are naked without pictures, I leave you with one from this evening taken while we "payed" outside before bed:
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When is the party? Cam has already requested the 4th weekend off and we don't have any plans for it yet. The kids are sleeping better, so even if Cam doesn't come with I can probably manage a hotel with some help. Just let me know because I miss you! By the way, when are you coming to WV?
I love the outfit and the fact that it's reversable! You have to get the most out of your money with children's clothing nowadays. And the coordinating invites are too cute! I too am glad the kids' birthdays are in the summer time - it's great because they can hang outdoors. Our party is going to have the same people and the same food as last year - only this time it's at my house. Hopefully there will be sunny days for the party as well as yours! :-)
I LOVE planning b-day parties too!!! Sophie's party was in the works for months and months and I loved every minute of it (but next year it's just gonna be small and at home). I LOVE the outfit and the theme! Outside parties are the best! Too bad Soph will never have one since her b-day is in March.
I love the invites and the outfit- what a fun theme! I am usually all about the planning, which is why I knew I was in denial when I wasn't making a huge fuss over the upcoming big birthday at my house.
OH I am jealous of the summer bdays. My kids are in Dec Feb and April. All too cold for parties outside. Except if we lived in TX or AZ. Then maybe just maybe it would be warm enough!!
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