My baby boy has turned 2! It's quite unbelievable that it's been two years already...as so many have said before me, and many will say after...it goes by so fast! So here is how we celebrated. On his actual birthday we went out for pizza as a family and let him open a few presents. Aiden got him the Toy Story race track, Great Grandma and Grandpa got him some cute clothes, and my parents got the boys those zhu zhu pet hamsters, and other things to be opened at his party. We told the boys that Devin got his for his birthday and Aiden got one for being so brave getting all his shots earlier that week. They were pretty excited :)
We weren't sure at first what to do about the party we had planned for Devin on Saturday after getting the news about the accident. We knew the boys were looking forward to it, and I had already prepared a lot of the food the night before. With Sandy and Larry having to immediately leave, we knew they were going to be disappointed enough-we couldn't bear to cancel the party too. And honestly I think the distraction was good for us. At least it was for me. I was then able to deal with my grief after the boys were put to bed. So here is what we did for his party.
I had some games lined up, but it was kind of unorganized because of what had happened, and I didn't have the initial help with having his parents there I was planning on. We have made some great friends here, and they were so great stepping in and doing what they could to help keep things running smoothly, but I was still caught a little off guard. I was also planning on having some more kids come from the neighborhood who are a bit older, so I had attempted to put together games that everyone could enjoy. However they really didn't show up until way later.
We hid suckers with basball cards taped on them as a little hunt for them. We played balloon volleyball and attempted mini basketball and soccer. The kids were a little distracted, and like I said the host was a little unorganized. I found my "awards" for them well after the party was over. Oh well...at least they got their treat bags!
We were so happy to have our new friends come and celebrate. Ryan, Makaela, and Mateo all were there to make this a fun party for Devin.
We also tried to play water balloon toss, but it was more like water balloon get your feet wet :) It was cute nonetheless, and it was warm water.
We had a sports themed party-in case you couldn't tell ;)
You think he likes soccer?
Thank you to all our friends who came over to celebrate with us, and for being so great and understanding of our situation.
Happy Birthday Devin!
And per the request of Kiki and Grandpa, we took the boys to Toys R Us and let Devin pick out his presents from them and his uncles. And Aiden got to pick out his boats that he really wanted. Thank you Kiki, Grandpa, Uncle Adam and Danno!
After we had pizza, we went back to the condo and sang Happy Birthday with the ice cream cake and cones I got for him.
We weren't sure at first what to do about the party we had planned for Devin on Saturday after getting the news about the accident. We knew the boys were looking forward to it, and I had already prepared a lot of the food the night before. With Sandy and Larry having to immediately leave, we knew they were going to be disappointed enough-we couldn't bear to cancel the party too. And honestly I think the distraction was good for us. At least it was for me. I was then able to deal with my grief after the boys were put to bed. So here is what we did for his party.
I had some games lined up, but it was kind of unorganized because of what had happened, and I didn't have the initial help with having his parents there I was planning on. We have made some great friends here, and they were so great stepping in and doing what they could to help keep things running smoothly, but I was still caught a little off guard. I was also planning on having some more kids come from the neighborhood who are a bit older, so I had attempted to put together games that everyone could enjoy. However they really didn't show up until way later.
We hid suckers with basball cards taped on them as a little hunt for them. We played balloon volleyball and attempted mini basketball and soccer. The kids were a little distracted, and like I said the host was a little unorganized. I found my "awards" for them well after the party was over. Oh well...at least they got their treat bags!
We were so happy to have our new friends come and celebrate. Ryan, Makaela, and Mateo all were there to make this a fun party for Devin.
We also tried to play water balloon toss, but it was more like water balloon get your feet wet :) It was cute nonetheless, and it was warm water.
Micah did great manning the grill :)
We had a sports themed party-in case you couldn't tell ;)
Singing Happy Birthday. It was too windy and the candles wouldn't stay lit...but he got to blow them out on his birthday, so no biggie. He pretended anyway!
You thing he's enjoying that cupcake, well at lest the icing ;)
Present time!
He got a lot of wonderful gifts from everyone, and he really loves them all-Aiden too! haha :)
Yeah, that's hot! ;)
You think he likes soccer?
Thank you to all our friends who came over to celebrate with us, and for being so great and understanding of our situation.
Happy Birthday Devin!
And per the request of Kiki and Grandpa, we took the boys to Toys R Us and let Devin pick out his presents from them and his uncles. And Aiden got to pick out his boats that he really wanted. Thank you Kiki, Grandpa, Uncle Adam and Danno!
2 comments:
Looks like a super fun party. That food looked fantastic! I loved the guacamole dip. What a fun idea. I am glad you still had the party. Happy Birthday Devin.
Happy Birthday Devinator!!!!!!
Rach <3
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