This year I feel like Omi was tortured more and more as his birthday inched closer. He would get so excited whenever he encountered a Mc Queen trinket which he wanted to put his grubby little hands all over. His eyes would shine at the idea of a birthday party to call all his own. I guess this is the first year where he is really grasping the concept of all the fun that entails a birthday party! Not to mention every time we went to a birthday party (before his arrived) he would ask me if his birthday was next. Poor kid...I was concerned that he might combust if his birthday would not hurry and arrive!!!
When I took him to the indoor party place to set a date (and pay) he got all giggly and elated! He could not contain himself and when he saw his Papa he told him about how he had gone with Mama to where his birthday lives. It was actually pretty hilarious watching him give his dad a play by play of all the fun stuff they had. Than when we (all 4 of us) returned the week of his party to drop off a couple of party favors he screamed out "Papa!!! THIS IS WHERE MY BIRTHDAY LIVES!!!" Needless to say he loved it!
His actual birthday this year landed on a Saturday so we took him to our annual Chuck E Cheese outing to celebrate! Not that we only go to Chuck E Cheese’s once a year---- no no no, but it is our (real) birthday thing to do with the boys. Most kids would be overjoyed with the Chuck E Cheese’s outing Omi was more concerned about what happened to the place where his birthday lived??? Why were we not going there if today was truly his birthday??? Omar explained that his party would be Sunday and tonight we were cutting a cake at C.E.C. To which Omi replied "Oh...its too late right? We can’t go to where my birthday lives because it is sleeping." Omar and I agreed in unison and went on our merry way. Aiden too enjoyed the evening...that little goblin is quite the terror. We have many parent teacher conferences in our future- I can feel it.
Omi was not feeling the photog (aka Mama)
Aiden was half asleep but deep down he was happier than he looks- lol
So glad Omi managed to keep his fingers out of his nose!
And than the moment he was waiting for...the PARTY!!!! This little boy was so excited to celebrate his birthday. When we arrived at the party place he told Omar’s mom "Abuela! IT’S FINALLY MY BIRTHDAY!!" It was just so cute. Every year since his first birthday party he has really enjoyed his parties. I know most one year olds are usually clueless to what's going on- not Omi. He was all up in the mix. Last year was the petting zoo which he LOVED and still mentions. That little one has a memory on him, definitely did not get that from me! But yes, this year was no different. He was excited about the theme, The Wonderful World of Cars, the location and just the whole party! I personally loved it as well. This year we decided to have his party at an indoor party location. Basically all we had to do was show up with the kids. So there was zero set up madness to deal with. I of course, could not just let go of the reigns just like that though...since I had purchased the stuff for the centerpieces before I had chosen the venue I opted to create them myself as originally planned. Another little thing I chose to do was have a sand art station. I stumbled upon the idea after seeing an activity set at dollar tree. However I went with the more practical/ economical route. I used empty baby food jars; and purchased white sand which I later dyed with food coloring at dollar tree. And yes, Dollar Tree is my savior when it comes to the boys birthday party supplies and decorations. Enjoy our pictures, I will spare you the 100+ and only share the most action packed!
The sand art station
cookie and candy station
the setup :0)
Let the fun begin!
All the fun was just too much for him to handle!
We actually had him open his present the next morning once he woke up! Please excuse the lack of pants, he prefers to sleep in his undies.
Aiden too joined in on the present fun. They fight over this chair daily.
