We couldn't have picked a better theme for Milo's second birthday party. (Well, unless it was kittens. He is a freak for kittens!) He had a blast playing with trucks and being a construction worker all day. He put on that vest and didn't take it off! We had fun decorating with caution tape and road signs. We gave all the kids a "sack lunch" filled with construction trucks, books and Play-doh. The kids decorated hats, colored construction pictures, and dug in rubber mulch. We also set up a brown, orange and yellow candy buffet. It was a hit with the kids and the grownups! We even had Subway for lunch, just like a real construction worker might.
Since it's winter and we have to host an indoor party, we only invited our immediate families. Milo woke up with a cold the day before so we let everyone know and understood if they wanted to stay away from the germs. We lost half of our guest list, but it ended up being the perfect amount of people. Milo is a little shy. This way he wasn't overwhelmed at all. He wasn't very social though. He was his zone, playing with trucks, and having a great time by himself. He hung around me a lot more than usual too, but I think it's just because he wasn't feeling well.
I was a little worried about how he'd feel with all the attention on him while we sang Happy Birthday. He knows the song well and has been singing it for a month straight, so I kind of thought he'd just go with it and maybe even sing along. He got into his high chair and we cut a piece of cake for him (we didn't want him blowing on the entire cake since he had a cold).
I was a little worried about how he'd feel with all the attention on him while we sang Happy Birthday. He knows the song well and has been singing it for a month straight, so I kind of thought he'd just go with it and maybe even sing along. He got into his high chair and we cut a piece of cake for him (we didn't want him blowing on the entire cake since he had a cold).
I scooted back into the crowd to take some pictures while we sang. He started out just fine, looking at the cake and Jacob. Then he panned the room and noticed everyone was looking at him. He also started staring off into space and blinking, which is his way of saying, "Don't look at me. You can't see me." I knew he was over it and tried to get to him as fast as I could. When he couldn't find me in his audience he lost it. Full on, super sad, crocodile tears. I helped him blow out the candles and picked him up for a hug.
As soon as everyone dispersed and he realized that cake was still on his tray he wanted back down.
After a few bites he was as happy as can be, eating frosting and driving the truck cake-topper.
It was a pretty great party. The kids had fun, the food was devoured, and everyone stayed until bedtime. Success!
Except for trying to get a nice picture of Milo. He seriously HATES the camera.
19 comments:
I love the theme!
aaaaah, that little vest! so cute!
This whole party looks awesome. What a well executed theme. You rock!
That's the cutest little party idea.. you're so creative!!
Christina, this is amazing!! You should be so proud of yourself! Milo will love looking back on these photos. I'm just jealous I didn't do this for my son's bday! haha, awesome!
What a fun theme, and you executed it perfectly! And Milo is so stinkin' cute!
Such a cute party theme. I love the vest and hats! Looks like he had fun and maybe him getting a cold was a good thing since it meant less people! Ha!
H and Milo are so similar! He had a construction party for his second birthday. Saturday will be his garbage truck party (HA). I am going to fill a bin with the rubber mulch. He is so excited. I showed him the photo of your boys playing with it.
That is seriously the cutest theme!! You always have the best parties for them! I'm glad he had fun despite feeling sick and not loving the attention! I'm sure V is going to cry her eyes out when we sing to her too.ha
aww how cute!! Loved your theme and glad it was a success!!
aww that is such a cute theme! though a kitten theme would have been excellent also! ;)
Nice job, Momma! Hope you had a big glass of something alcoholic after all that hard work!! Milo is one lucky lil' man to have such a great party!!
What a fun cute theme!!! Milo, happy birthday (what day was it?)
Even though Milo doesn't like his picture taken, looks like his brother takes up for it!! :)
This theme is too cute. His cake was huge!! Our babies are two?!?
Adorable! You throw the best parties :-)
Love this unique theme! Even though he didn't want his picture to be taken, the last set is great. Better than nothing!
That's the cutest theme! I like that's it's not your standard Disney/Pixar movie type of theme (though those can be cute too). And he looks really happy which is most important! Good job parents :))
You should be a party planner! Come plan my 30th? ;)
He is getting cuter and cuter by the day! Such a little man. So sweet that he still needs his mama.
Great job!
Aww great job! Looks like a fun party and looks like he had a fun time :)
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