Then vs. Now
1. The actual Birthday set aside as a special day vs. Celebrating one day earlier because it fit a little better into the schedule!
2. Making adorable invitations weeks (or at least days) in advance and passing them out in ample time so that everyone can mark their calendars vs. Calling/Texting a few people around 1:00 pm and letting them know there will be a party at 5:30 pm (and yes, presents will be expected--so they better drop everything and run to the store)
3. Thinking long and hard about the perfect theme and then making a great (or at least time-consuming) cake to go along with it vs. Taking Alex to the store one hour before the party and saying "Choose whatever you want--as long as it is already made! We can't order anything out of the book--understand?!"
4. Jason and I taking a date night to shop for an awesome gift that is going to make birthday boy feel extra special vs. almost taking Alex with me to buy a few gifts, then deciding that is REALLY going to far, only to blow it later by letting him see the gifts as I wrap them
5. Speaking of wrapping: Carefully wrapping presents complete with ribbon so they look good in pictures vs. throwing them in a recycled gift bag (from Lolli's baby shower no less--don't worry, I found the one that had the LEAST amount of pink on it) 6. Picking out a special outfit for the birthday boy and making sure his hair is combed just right vs. well--you can see what he looked like in the pictures (although--the BYU shirt does qualify as a special outfit!)
2. Making adorable invitations weeks (or at least days) in advance and passing them out in ample time so that everyone can mark their calendars vs. Calling/Texting a few people around 1:00 pm and letting them know there will be a party at 5:30 pm (and yes, presents will be expected--so they better drop everything and run to the store)
3. Thinking long and hard about the perfect theme and then making a great (or at least time-consuming) cake to go along with it vs. Taking Alex to the store one hour before the party and saying "Choose whatever you want--as long as it is already made! We can't order anything out of the book--understand?!"
4. Jason and I taking a date night to shop for an awesome gift that is going to make birthday boy feel extra special vs. almost taking Alex with me to buy a few gifts, then deciding that is REALLY going to far, only to blow it later by letting him see the gifts as I wrap them
5. Speaking of wrapping: Carefully wrapping presents complete with ribbon so they look good in pictures vs. throwing them in a recycled gift bag (from Lolli's baby shower no less--don't worry, I found the one that had the LEAST amount of pink on it) 6. Picking out a special outfit for the birthday boy and making sure his hair is combed just right vs. well--you can see what he looked like in the pictures (although--the BYU shirt does qualify as a special outfit!)
Drew made Alex a special "Birthday Chair"
Drew and Joey went shopping with Grandma to buy their own gifts for Alex. They are such wonderful brothers!!)
The funny thing though...he had a GREAT birthday! In the end--it all ends up the same! Wrapping paper everywhere, frosting on everyone's faces, new toys scattered all over the house, and LOTS of smiles!!! He was just as happy as any birthday boy has ever been. It was his special day and he is our special boy!
We love you Alex! Happy Birthday!!!
4 comments:
Good to know I'm not the only one that throws them together last minute now days!! I only have 4 -- by the time this little guy is thrown into the middle of things we may just have to do away with birthdays!!
Alex we love you!! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! you are the best boy :) Jaxen says Happy Birthday Alex! Christian says I want that cupcake!! and Lexi says Mom? why didn't we get to go?? and Uncle jay says Your the best! little man : )
Happy Birthday cute boy! Tell your mom that she totally cracks us up!
Love,
The Elliott's
Angela! Your posts crack me up! I love reading them! Pictures or not- I would vote you as #1 Mom for sure! Thanks for the great laugh and reminder that reality is a wonderful thing!
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