Hungry Caterpillar Party Part 3

Here are the last of my party photos. 

(We didn't have an actual photo-booth set up, but the guests were still able to play around with the props.  Don't they look so gosh darn cute?)

Hungry Caterpillar Party Part 2

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Special thanks to brave hubby for holding the pinata while kids swung wildly with their bats.

I found it hilarious that the kids brought multiple bats to hit the pinata.

Can I be honest with you?

I initially didn't want to throw Baby Chuck a party.  (Does that make me a bad mommy?  Hopefully not.)  I didn't want a birthday party because I figured Baby Chuck wouldn't really remember anything... so why spend the money or put the effort in?  (Ay, I'm so cheap.)  But then I changed my mind after talking with some relatives.  It only took a bit of convincing and Pinteresting before I was on-board.  (Anytime there's a craft to be made, count me in!) 

Looking back I'm really glad that we did it.  Hubby and I got to celebrate the fact that we kept a baby alive for a whole year.  Wowzers.  Tita Tina, Ana, and I got a chance to craft.  Yes!  Baby Chuck will have lovely photos to look at one day.  Hooray!  And our young guests got a chance to let loose and enjoy themselves. Score!

You know what?  Here's my deep thought of the day:
There are so many tough and sad things in this world.  Life would be better if we threw more parties and celebrated. 

(Thanks Sam for taking these beautiful photos.)

Future biker?

I think Baby Chuck might become a rough and tough biker. 

He's picking fights with balloons...

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and "riding" his big boy harley

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We remember

What do you remember about the day the towers fell? 

My memories are spotty and brief.  I remember walking to my early morning college class and wondering why the campus was so empty.  I remember crowding around a small television set with my roommates and wondering what was going to happen to us.  I remember holding hands with dozens of other students and praying openly outside.  And I remember feeling relief when I finally reached my mom and heard that she and dad were ok.

As Baby Chuck and I hear the names of the deceased being read, I wonder how we'll talk to him about this event in the future.  I'm still trying to understand it myself....

Hungry Caterpillar party part 1

Hi everyone!

Last Saturday we held Baby Chuck's 1st birthday party.  I was a tad bit stressed out with all the planning, but everything turned out well at the end.  Hooray! Everyone seemed to have fun and enjoy themselves.  Thanks to everybody who helped out with the decorations, games, and food!!!

Because I was running around like a chicken without its head, I didn't get a chance to get too many photos.  Here are some shots that hubby managed to snap of our decorations and food:

Made by Tita Tina

 

Made by Tita Tina and Ana   (Click here to see more amazing cakes!)

Made by Tita Tina and Ana

Made by Grace

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