On to a lighter topic finally: birthday parties!!
For Dylan’s 1st birthday party, we went all out. We had it at a catering hall, 50 people, DJ, balloon twister and a photographer. It was a Dr. Seuss theme, and I went crazy with the invites, favors and decorations. I had SO much fun planning it!
In two months, Dylan will turn 2, so of course I’ve been wondering what to do this year. We decided to have it in the apartment because there is no way we could do a huge party this time around. Which means much less guests invited, but I think Dylan will enjoy it way more in our home with family and close friends. I chose a Pocoyo theme because that has been Dylan’s number one cartoon since he was 6 months old. I kinda wanted to go with something easier like Mickey Mouse or Thomas the Tank because you can find party stuff at any store, and I remembered how hard it was to find Dr. Seuss stuff. But considering that one of Dylan’s few words thus far is “Elly” which is a character from Pocoyo, and it IS his favorite, I made it my mission to have that theme.
For whatever reason, they don’t seem to sell Pocoyo birthday party supplies in this country except for a FEW things you can find on Ebay. I finally came across an online party store in Spain that would ship to the U.S.
Am I the only nutcase when it comes to birthday parties?? Please tell me I’m not alone! LOL
His invitation, the purple box has the party info, which I edited out :)
OMG - My kids love POCOYO. Seriously, they laugh their cute little asses of everyday when it's on. I actually love when they watch it because I love hearing them giggle so much.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great theme idea! And you are nuts paying for that shipping!! LMAO :)
Shoot, Jenn, even I like to watch Pocoyo! Especially the duck, Pato LOL
DeleteI knowwwww, I am certifiable for paying it! But I just couldn't pass up the opportunity! :)
Pocoyo is a big hit at our house too!
ReplyDeleteWhen Eliza was turning 3 (maybe 4) Angelina Ballerina was her favorite. I could not find a single Angelina thing unless I ordered it from England. I was way too cheap to pay the shipping! We just did a generic ballerina theme with an Angelina cake that I made myself. There really isn't e generic Pocoyo option though.
They always seems to like the hardest themes to do, right?? LOL Pocoyo IS tough!
DeleteAngelina Ballerina is so cute! It's good that you were able to make her that cake, I am NOT a baker at all!
This is why I'm forcing Mickey Mouse & Elmo on my children. No extreme shipping charges to deal with when party shopping/planning.
DeleteNext year it WILL be Mickey or Thomas for Dylan! No cartoons from Spain that time around! LOL
DeleteYou are NOT alone! For my niece's 1st birthday party, there were a ton of kids invited! A magician who also dressed up as Pooh & Tigger. Yeah - my brother & SIL outdid themselves that day. :-)
ReplyDeleteWell done on Allan's challenge Mina! You did so amazing to stick to it for the long haul! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll be honest I've never seen Pocoyo. However your invitation looks supper cute! That is outrageous shipping but I bet it is completely worth it! He will be so happy I am sure!
ReplyDeleteYo girl, where ya at???
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