Every year I want to do a blog post for Jack on his birthday & this is only the second time in 4 years that I’ve succeeded in doing so. 50%? Hmmm…. That’s not even a passing grade. Anyway, I’m doing it this year, so that’s a start!
Jack was extra, super-duper excited for his birthday this year. I think he started talking about it sometime in April! Lots of list making for presents, cake ideas & the guest list. His actual birthday was on a Tuesday, so we had a little party for just the 3 (and a half) of us that night. Then, we waited a couple of weeks for his “big” birthday party. Since his birthday falls so close to July 4th, it’s always been tricky to get his friends here. Waiting until after the holiday made that possible, finally. It was definitely worth it, because he had so much fun playing with everyone.
As for his cake, I’d just planned on making “Cowboy Cake”, which, if you’ve never had it, is freaking delicious! It’s this magical cross between cake & a brownie with the best chocolate icing ever on top. Seriously, just writing about it makes me want to go bake one right now. Of course that’s not going to happen, but still… Anywho, Jack was hanging out with me one day when I was reading blogs & happened to see the super cool rainbow cake that Bobbi of bobbi + mike made on her birthday. Needless to say, once he got a glimpse of that rainbow confection, there was no talking him out of it. So, the night before the “big” party I figured out how to do it & went for it. It wasn’t nearly as difficult as I thought it would be, but I don’t necessarily want to make it again anytime soon, either. Luckily, it was a hit & Jack was very happy to have it. Oh & as for the Cowboy Cake? We had that for the 3 of us on his actual birthday. Score!
The beloved Iron Man
Super excited for a Glow Station!
Jack made a cake to share
Cake #1 – Cowboy Cake
Here’s how Jack does 4…
Party #2!
He was so excited he was doing summersaults all over the place. Crazy kid
Cake #2, before & after cutting.
Delicious, apparently.
Jack giving his new baby cousin, Piper, some love. Sweet…
And finally, a quickie family shot (Thanks, Courtney!) Note to self, do not stand at a 3/4 angle when pregnant – egads. Also, you’ll be glad to know, Jack’s hair has had a little trim since then too
If you’ve got an extra 90 seconds, check out the slideshow. Jack’s already watched it 4 times, so it can’t be too bad! Click here for full size.
by April
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