Lucas is more thrilled for birthdays than anyone I know. His birthday, his cousin's birthday, a neighbor's birthday are all exciting in his mind, although the idea of his own birthday is particularly magical. For months he talked about his birthday EVERY day--actually, several times a day. (As a side note, not that it isn't obvious, I am painfully aware that our little family here in Wisconsin is becoming more white trash by the day. Now that I have that off my chest and your expectations have been lowered, enjoy these photos from Lucas' birthday.) Are you wondering why Lucas' bowl of ice cream appears to be glowing?
We had a dress rehearsal for Lucas' birthday a few days before the actual event. I made a double layer
chocolate cake on the new cake pedestal I got for Christmas. We sang to him and he blew out candles. Then all the kids took turns blowing out the candles and it was a lot of fun. Lucas then decided he did not need to have another cake on his real birthday. Instead, he wanted bananas, ice cream, whip cream, and chocolate sauce. Mike and Isaac did the shopping and out did themselves by buying New York vanilla ice cream. Lucas could not believe they sell New York ice cream and had to take it out of the freezer several times just to look at it. By noon on his birthday, he had to have just a little
sample to see what New York vanilla tastes
like. Lucas was born in New York City 5 years ago so NYC holds a special place in his heart. He often talks about the day when just he and I will go there together on a vacation so he can remember what it was like to live there. He is hoping that will happen sooner rather than later. Notice Lucas' shirt. I bought a tee shirt with what looks like New York skyscrapers on it then I appliqued the number 5 on it. He was thrilled beyond words and has worn the shirt several times since his big day on Dec. 30
th.
Like I said, Mike and Isaac did the shopping so I totally forgot about needing to buy new candles until it was too late. We did have one of those long, trick candles that is almost impossible to blow out, so I thought I could cut it up and make several candles. Four candles were the most I could get out of the one. I laugh now seeing the
ghetto-ness of it all. "Happy Birthday, Lucas. I hope you enjoy this bowl of vanilla ice cream with 4 tiny chopped up candles in it when there should really be 5 on a cake." Like I said, we get trashier here by the day, but I am taking the responsibility for it.
Last year I was little sad to think it was the last time I was going to give a slam dunk, greatest of all birthday gifts by giving Lucas something Dora. I was wrong. For the fourth year in a row he showed sheer delight to see Dora's face smiling up at him from under the wrapping paper. Lucas said, "Mom, this is our first Dora with this hairdo!" (I guess the bob looked a little different than normal.) I must add that this year, Mike stole my title as Giver of the #1 Best Present by giving Lucas an elephant W
ebkinz belated gift a few days later. Lucas is still reminding me that his dad gave him the best gift.
We love this kid! Happy Birthday, Lucas!
10 comments:
You need to look up the meanings of white trash and ghetto. I don't think this birthday celebration qualifies. Look at that crown the birthday boy is wearing. Fancy! It's not a cardboard, dollar store variety or even a Burger King left over. It is a handcrafted work of art. Two parties: one with double fudge whatever on a pedestal then banana splits with New York ice cream and all the fixings?! Not ghetto--no matter what the candles look like. Not even upper middle class. That's royal treatment. And that appliqué shirt is stylish. Very cool. No wonder Lucas gets so excited about birthdays. You obviously make sure they are a lot of fun. Happy birthday, Lucas!
Really, homemade candles was just going above and beyond. He's a lucky guy to have such a stylish and creative mother at the helm of his life. What a lucky duck. Tell him I said so.
Happy day to Lucas. Hard to believe he's 5. Where does the time go?! A solo trip back to New York with just his mom, that is a birthday wish indeed! I hope it comes true sooner rather than later too.
Wow - 5 years. I remember you pregnant at my house with Lucas and going to the store at midnight for gingerale. I guess that gingerale did some good because he's turned out pretty dang cute!
Happy Birthday Lucas. We sure miss you and wish that we could have been there to celebrate. Gavyn especially misses his super-awesome cousin and hopes to play with you soon.
I love the birthday crown. I was going to fwd you an Etsy site with similar ones b/c i LOVE them, just not the $ and figured you'd be the one to walk me through making my own:) Yup- really cute. Glad Lucas had a great day, even though his cousins didn't get a phone call in to him 'til a day late. That's about how we're running things around here these days, though. James is excited Lucas is 5 just like him now- love all the pictures and updates!
Where do the years go eh? My little middle child will be six in a month and I'm sort of freaking out...
I agree that you are nowhere near ghetto. When the pictures first popped up, I thought, "Of course Lisa made him a crown!" and then I read that you made him a shirt and two birthday desserts! You are super mom! I love that he is so infatuated with Dora, he needs to meet Mehrsa's Cyra, she is the real thing!
You are only ghetto if 'ghetto' is super hip, fashionable and creative. You never let an event go by without making it amazing. Look at the crown and applique on the shirt as examples. I think white trashers don't even know when their birthdays are.
Lucas, you are so awesome and we are happy you had such a great day.
You are only ghetto if 'ghetto' is super hip, fashionable and creative. You never let an event go by without making it amazing. Look at the crown and applique on the shirt as examples. I think white trashers don't even know when their birthdays are.
Lucas, you are so awesome and we are happy you had such a great day.
Looks like an awesome birthday to me! We need to take our now 5 year olds on a NYC trip! They would finally be able to enjoy all the things we did with them when they were too little to appreciate it.
Post a Comment