Posts Tagged ‘birthday’
Aloha, Let’s Luau: A Hawaiian Birthday
The beauty of having a summer-ish birthday are all the fun, outdoor theme ideas. Because we postponed celebrating Anna-Laura’s May birthday and hosted it in June, after school let out, we were really able to fully embrace summer. Read: pool time. Anna-Laura preferred a small crew of girls, so we ruled out the neighborhood pool.…
Read MoreA Foodie Kind of 16th Birthday
Peas and carrots. Peanut butter and jelly. Sweet and tea. Teenagers and food. Some things just go together, don’t they? For our oldest son’s 16th birthday, I struggled with wanting to throw him an epic birthday with not wanting to embarrass the heck out of him. It’s a fine line, this parenting a teenager gig.…
Read MoreYee-Haw! A Texas Birthday
My love affair with birthday parties continues. You may see a repeat of this party again next year for sweet Gianna. She shared her big three-year-old birthday with her oldest brother, who was celebrating his Confirmation the same weekend. I figured, let’s do a two-fer. Double the cookies, double the party, double the fun. Plus,…
Read MoreIn a Blink, 12! Happy Birthday Anna-Laura!
Our last year before the teenage years with our oldest girl and I keep shaking my head. Not possible, I think. But, it’s happening so I best jump on board. Anna-Laura is officially 12 today and that means one thing: sappy letter from Mom. Here goes. Dear Anna-Laura, If I could give an award for…
Read MoreVegas Baby! A Poker Party for the Teenager
As the kids get older, it’s getting trickier to find “cool” birthday party ideas, especially when teenagers are involved. At the end of last summer, John Paul really got into cards and card tricks. So much so that he’s up to 85 card tricks he’s mastered and some he’s made up himself. I know. At school…
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