Sunday, December 6, 2009

The party!

Andrew and Elizabeth hanging the new Thomas ornament she gave him.


Emmie checking out some tracks


It was AWESOME!!! I can't believe how great this party turned out. First of all the little boys and two little girls that Andrew invited are the best behaved and sweetest kids there are.

having cake of course

Is she having fun or what!!!


They sat on the living room floor and had hot chocolate and pizza and or popcorn during the movie. Then we had cake and there was even time for Andrew to open up his gifts.

I threw down blankets in case there were any spills. We put the hot chocolate in covered paper cups, just like you get when you buy hot at coffee shop.



The birthday boy.




It was the easiest party ever. Some of the moms I had never met stayed and we had fun talking and getting to know each other. A couple of dads stayed so Peter was all set too. What more could we ask for.

The party favor, which I forgot to take a picture of was cute too. I bought Christmas gift bags with a Polar Express like train on the front . Inside was a train whistle, a pack of hot chocolate mix, Hershey kisses and mini candy canes. I wrote a thank you letter and tied it with a bell. on the bottom of the letter were the words.. Keep Believing.... That explains the bell.


Here is the cake. Best part , it wasn't ready when Peter went to pick it up. They did it on the spot and gave it to us for half price! YEAH!!!


SNOW!!!


And to end a perfect party it finally snowed in New England. Just a dusting, but a thrill for the kids no less.


I have some many great pictures but I forgot to ask the other moms if they mind if I posted them .

16 comments:

mandd3 said...

Wow, it sounds like Andrew had a fantastic Birthday. I love the days when it gets to be all about one kid. It makes them feel so special.

my family said...

Looks like a super fun party!

Kristen's mom said...

Love the cake and half price makes it that much better. Birthdays are always a HUGE deal at our house too.

Rebecca said...

Looks absolutely wonderful! Way to go, Steph, on a great little boy party. I totally dig the half-price cake too. :>)

Tina said...

So sounds like the party was a real success...thats great and whats most important is Andrew had a fantastic time, well looks like Emmie didn't have half so bad a time either!!! So happy for you guys, till the next one now I guess.

Lori said...

A Polar Express birthday party in December is a perfect idea! Looks like it was a lot of fun =)

Heather said...

Perfect celebration for your little man.Glad it turned out even better then you hoped for!

MyBulletinBoard said...

I'm glad you ALL had a good time!

Scrappy quilter said...

I'm so glad it turned out so well. What a better way to celebrate a birthday than with family and friends. Hugs..

Jeana said...

Sounds like it was an absolute SUCCESS! Good job, I am going to have to remember all your great ideas and use them some day. What a lucky little boy you have.

Michelle said...

Great Pics. I love the one with Em in her princess nightie! You are so clever with the covered paper cups and party favors. Keeping that one in the vault! Thanks for sharing!!

Denise said...

Looks like the perfect party!! You did a great job. So are you like me and still constantly thinking of one of those Angels from Reece's Rainbow. I simply can't stop thinking about little Dasha!!

Emily said...

What a fun party! Looks like a fabulous idea for a boy theme in my near future! Half price cake... NICE!

Lacey said...

what a great party. We had that same Thomas cake a few years ago. I miss the Thomas days.

Shabby Cottage Shoppe said...

What a fabulous birthday...it was perfect!
Gail

Kele said...

Awesome theme! So glad it turned out well.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW!!