Guy's Birthday Month

I was determined to have a birthday party for Guy this year, partly to make up for the lack thereof last year. We were out of town and I didn't get to follow through with anything, although I picked up a few decorations. Besides that I love to plan and host parties.

I we decided we would hold off on the big party until Grandma moved out here, so she could celebrate with us. That would happen three weeks after his birthday. He had a mini birthday with his dad in the park a few days before. On the day of, we were invited to an old time friend of mine's house to join her and her boys and her friend's boys for a little water day in her back yard. We brought cupcakes and hot dogs for all to enjoy.

Later that day we bought a carrot cake and sang happy birthday out in Frankenstein's tent on the front lawn. We had so much fun singing that we did it again and again.

The next day, Sunday we had dinner guests. I made a chocolate cake with cookie flowers on it to celebrate Guy's birthday with my brother and sister in-law and our guests.

My mother just moved out with us, this last Sunday and my dad's sister and her husband came to visit and they brought cupcakes and a gift for Guy.

Then on Monday we had the Final Birthday Party for Guy Smiley. It turned out great, in spite of the odds. I was stressing the whole weekend because I knew there was a lot to be done before the party. I couldn't have done it without all of my family's help in getting the boxes cleared out of the rooms from moving and setting up for the party.

We had jellyfishing with nets and balloons. Then we blew bubbles. I made these special labels for the bubbles that said, "Guy Smiley's 3rd Birthday August 13th." with a picture of Spongebob and Patrick blowing bubbles that said, "It's all in the technique." Then we had hot dogs and hamburgers and krabby patties with fruit salad. We had gold fish served out of a plastic little fish tank with a fish net. I forgot to bake the french fries, ha, oh well. It could have been worse. Oh, and I made star shaped ice cubes to use in the drinks.

After that, we played a game of sponge toss. Then we had cake and ice cream. The cake was a big hit. It turned out more green than yellow, but it was still freaking cool.

Lastly Guy opened his gifts. After opening the first one, he looked up and said, "I need go pee." So we paused while Frankenstein helped him in the rest room. He was slow at unwrapping some of the gifts, then with the gift bags he just pulled stuff out till he got to the bottom and went on to the next gift. I think he is still discovering some of the gifts he got.

I passed out fish pens, gummy krabby patties, bubbles and balloons to the kids as they left.

Phew! I am glad that part is over. It ended just in time for me to get sick. =(