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Preparing for a birthday
Sam’s birthday is fast approaching. It comes in less than two weeks.
He turns 2 on Aug. 14. Since the concept of age and birthdays is pretty meaningless to him now, I’m planning for a small affair. I don’t see the need to fill my home with a bunch of two-year-olds hyped up on sugar and wearing goofy hats. We’ll save that for another year, when Sam can appreciate it more.
No, I think a young birthday is more an occasion for the parents and grandparents, and the camera. Sam’s grandparents will be coming from Tulsa for the big day, and we’ll enjoy spending some special time with Sam.
So far, here are my plans:
Sam’s favorite cartoon is “Thomas and Friends,” so I am hoping to get a cake with Thomas the Tank Engine on it, and maybe some Thomas balloons. Anyone got a suggestion on where I find that?
I’m planning to go to What About Cupcakes? to get some of their mini-cupcakes to take to Sam’s class at daycare. I’m pretty sure his teachers will appreciate me getting the small size of sugar for the kids.
I’ve found a “laptop computer” for Sam that looks pretty similar to mine. When you press the keys, it says the letters and shows them on the screen. It is recommended for ages 2+. Sam seems fascinated by my laptop and wants to punch all the buttons, especially when I am doing some critical work, so I expect this to be a hit. Of course, that means he’ll probably be more fascinated by the box than the toy.
So, that’s my plan. I’m open to added suggestions. Let me have ‘em!
Comments
By courtney
August 1, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Maybe try card and party factory by hobby lobby for the thomas the train decorations. My sister found Ms. Spider decorations there, so if they have that they will most likely have thomas the train. Happy birthday to Sam!!!
By Sara
August 1, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
You can get all the Thomas stuff you need at HEB in Hewitt-not sure about other HEB’s. They have Thomas decorations and Thomas cakes.
By Michelle
August 1, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
Hey Nathan; try the Cake Box for great birthday cakes!!! They can even make them in unusual shapes. They did a Powder Puff Girls/Pokemon cake for Marina a few years ago. It was great and she really loved it. See at church on Sunday!!