Lion King Birthday Party

Last week we celebrated my sweet little man's second birthday.  Roaring like a lion is his trademark sound, so naturally the party theme grew from there.  The celebration began with tickets to Disney's "The Lion King," followed by a small family celebration at home. 

 Typically I go slightly overboard when planning a party.  This year I kept it small and simple, resulting in one of my favorite birthday celebrations yet.  Imagine actually spending time with the birthday boy and our family.  The icing on the cake... the excitement and joy in his eyes! 

The menu included many of the birthday boy's favorites - veggies and dip, fruit, cheese and crackers, chicken nuggets, mac n' cheese made by Mimi, cookies made by Grandma, and, of course, a birthday cake.  If you can eat it with a toothpick, all the better. Little man is a grazer, hence the buffet for only 9 people.  

Happy Birthday to my sweet baby boy, who truly makes me laugh everyday!

Cheers!

Elizabeth

“Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance, and respect all the creatures from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.”  

~Mufasa, "The Lion King"

Super Birthday

It's hard to believe my oldest son is five years old.  It's cliche, but seriously, where did the time go?  This past weekend we celebrated with a superhero themed party.  While I had every intention of capturing each Kodak moment, I was busy wrangling 25 kids.  It was mayhem, but a success!

Pop in the phone booth to become a superhero!

Run over to the moon bounce and save the day.

Super CJ's little brother, Henry.

The birthday boy and his bestie.

Building a "brick" tower to break through.

Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!!!

Signs - designed by Megan Meade Clifford

Cookies - baked with love by my mother-in-law, Joanne

Fabric for backdrop and table cloth (FYI - I don't sew, so I made that table cloth with fabric glue. SUPER easy!) - JoAnn Fabric

Flowers - Me (Elizabeth Burger)

Cake - The Mixing Bowl Bakery

Capes - Lots O Capes 

Decorations - made with love by the superhero's mom (me)

Moon Bounce Rental - Jump for Joy

Cheers!

Elizabeth

"Not everyone is meant to make a difference. But for me, the choice to lead an ordinary life is no longer an option."  ~ Peter Parker aka Spiderman

Occasions: First Birthday

Saturday was my son Henry's first birthday party.  It was a beautiful day shared with family and friends.  I am still trying to figure out how a year has passed.  It feels like we just came home from the hospital, while at the same time I can't remember our family without him. 

The Birthday Boy!

This nice white table cloth is now in the trash.  Not because frosting stains from Henry - Because one of the candles fell over and set the table and high chair on fire.  No one was in the room and we were lucky to catch it before any serious damage was done.  It's always something with us!

 Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy! 

Cheers!

Elizabeth

May flowers always line your path
And sunshine light your day
May songbirds serenade you
Every step along the way
May a rainbow run beside you
In a sky that's always blue
And may happiness fill your heart
Each day your whole life through

May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks
May your heart be as light as a song
May each day bring you bright, happy hours
That stay with you all the year long