For Valerie's birthday this year, we chose to do it out of the house for the obvious reasons of cleaning, food prep,etc. with a newborn. We also have touch up painting to do among other things and aren't quite ready to entertain. Valerie chose Build-A-Bear for her birthday, and I couldn't have been happier with the results. At first I thought, "That's crazy expensive".. but then realized I was only paying $10-15 (we set the limit at $15.. so you decide how expensive of a bear they can choose from and the party lady gives them the choices) for each kid plus a .75 cent cup of ice cream and homemade cupcakes at the food court. Easy day!! I think I'd have spent twice that, atleast.. on a meal, decor, games, goodie bags,etc. at home. This way every kid got a super awesome gift for coming too and with little kids (like Ellie.. lol), it's sometimes hard to have all the glory go to the birthday kid!! Three of the guys Derrick works with have 2-3 year old little girls and our new neighbors came as well.
At any rate here are a few pictures of the party. We had a great time! A special thanks to my Mom who stayed and helped with the kids, especially Maddie. My parents so wonderfully kept Val and Ellie for us for a couple days beforehand to let me catch up on housework and rest and drove them back up here Wed morning!
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3 comments:
Great photos by Derrick! You captured all the important moments here, Lindsay! I think the cupcakes were fabulous! I loved that the Build-a-Bear party included having each child put a special heart into Val's stuffed animal, so that hers was filled with love. That made it really special. I'm so glad I was able to be there. I see that I REALLY need to get back on the weight loss plan again, though! Sheesh! ;)
Looks like you guys had fun! Now you need the new Build-a-Bear stuff from Stampin' Up to do the scrapbook ;)
I love build a bear myself LOL!!! Those cup cakes are awesome!!! Good Job!! Yes, I loved the pictures!! Hugs!!!
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