Thursday, November 20, 2008

He's half a decade.

Quadson turned 5 on November 8th and had two parties. We had a breakfast party for him at 9am on his birthday with just the kids he sees regularly in the hood; the other party was his annual party he has in Louisiana for a good 15 cousins and friends. Monique and I love a good invitation. The sock invite was to his big party at a jump house where the kids would have to have on socks. It announces his big day on the front of the decal with all the particulars on the back. We found Polo and Puma socks at a great discount place, so the kids got a great pair of socks too. His other invite had all the particulars on a big sticker, that we placed on a bag of instant oatmeal for his breakfast party. Gotta love what you can do with your own computer and a little imagination these days!!!































Most everyone came in pajamas to his breakfast party. Quadson is enjoying his wii-like game from my parents, that has bowling, tennis, golf, boxing and baseball games right on the TV with all movement controlled by remote controlled wands.




The fixins were awesome.


He has a great collection of dinos for us to decorate with. Of course we boiled the ones on his mango cream cake to disinfect them.




Our kids love to get clothes.



Trying out a new game for his LeapFrog while taking a birthday call...multi-tasker like his mother.
The jump party was easy. We just showed up. We did opt to bring our own cake and gift bags but for the most part, we were hassle-free.

All his guests signed a shirt as a keepsake for the birthday boy.


We were in a small game area for 40 minutes, then moved to a large jump area for another 40 minutes followed by 40 minutes in a private party room. Once we made the circle and were back in the lobby, the erasable board that had his name on it, donned someone else's.



Wild child Leslie rode everything with 12 year old Angelle




They had a ball.


Quadson, the little gentleman, greeted all his guests. Even though Annalisa'a mom told her a dressy dress was a bit much for a jump place, Ms. Annalisa insisted on dressing up. Kids!!!




Monica and I had an American Gladiator race. I killed myself trying to win.




Cake and ice cream anyone?


The family's favorite bakery hooked up a great dino cake.


Leslie has her own present-opening session with Nanny Trudy.

Our two party assistants even facilitated the present openings and kept up with who gave what. He got great clothes and tons of money for his account.






His new little cousin wants in on the present opening.