Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Happy Birthday, Noah!

Knowing that we'd have a little baby around on Noah's 2nd birthday (which is actually November 2), we wanted to give him a birthday party early so he'd be fully celebrated. We chose the Little Einsteins' theme since it is his absolute favorite thing in all the world at this point; he can sing parts of the theme song, say Vrooom! with Rocket, and shout "Blast Off" at all the right moments. We wanted to remember this phase and give him one last birthday party of his own before he has to share them with his sister for the rest of his life!

So last Saturday we had several friends and family over to the neighborhood park (because at 10 months pregnant I wasn't about to clean my house and host it there--I'm a nice mom, but not a crazy one). We had food from Chick-fil-A, brought a basket of sports equipment and bouncy balls, we had 4 dozen Little Einstein cupcakes, handed out treat cups, played on the playgrounds, and of course opened presents. A great time was had by all, especially by the grown men who played football and pretended to allow the small children to play with them. A big thanks to my sister Rachel who was in town with Jared, and got up early to help me get everything set up!

Here are some highlights:






This was officially the final "scheduled" function that I really wanted to get through before the baby comes. Happy early birthday, Noah--we love you!

11 comments:

Ava said...

Looks like a great party! Ava loves Little Einsteins too!

I hope you are enjoying your first week off! I can' believe Friday is your big day! I can't wait to meet your "Little Miss _____."

Love,
Jenny

Anonymous said...

How fun! So glad that Jared and Rach could be there for it. I can't believe that he's 2 already! Love the picture of you and Rach - so cute, you two preggers!

Anonymous said...

Wow, it really does seem like it was just yesterday that I read about Noah's arrival on Rachel's blog...Now he's TWO! Insane.

I'm glad everything worked out for you to have the party as scheduled! You were smart to plan ahead and have it early.

Sandy said...

What a fun early birthday party and something I'm sure Noah will appreciate later on.

Besides, a party with Chick fil A can't be a bad a party!!

Amy's Blah, Blah, Blogging said...

That's going to be Lilla's birthday theme too in February. Yes, I'm already planning it. You'll have to go to my blog, a few entries ago I discussed my plans. We'll see how it works out! LOL

Jackie Sue said...

Amy, since they don't make much for the Little Einsteins (like plates, cups, etc) a good idea is to print out pictures from the Disney website onto sticker paper, and then put the stickers on balloons, plates, table covers, etc. I also ordered cupcake toppers from Ebay, but they also have cake toppers there. Have fun planning Lilla's party!!

Jonna said...

Okay-first-hi and congrats on your new little one coming! I've been reading your blog through other people's...I'm just going to add you to my blog roll...anyway, so get this...I'm looking at your pictures and thinking wow! her neighborhood looks so familiar...so I looked y'all up. Ready? We live at custer/ridgeview. WHY haven't I ever run into you??? I mean between the Target and Walgreen's and Albertsons...you'd think. Anyway, we should really get together sometime! I know you're about to be crazy busy but shoot me your email address and maybe we can plan something for the future! I'd love to come by when you're up for it and meet the kiddos. Here's my mail: jonna-nixon@sbcglobal.net

Take care!

Heather said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOAH...AND NEW BABY! Sasha likes Little Einsteins too. We wish you a safe and smooth delivery and we can't wait for pics!!!
Heather

Sara Neufeld said...

Okay, that party looks fun and I wish that we were there!! Would you just please move here immediately!!!!! By the by, you look cute...can't wait to hear the news!

Anonymous said...

Wow - great pictures. Who was your photographer?

It was a fun party - glad we got to be there for it!

Trisha said...

Happy early birthday Noah. Since I am commenting on Friday, maybe I should be saying happy birthday to your new addition. Great party. Hope everything goes smoothly today!