Everything Was Awesome

Even though Jack doesn't officially turn six until later this week, we had his friend party today.  I gave him so many great venue ideas for his party, yet he picked the one I dreaded the most: Chuck E. Cheese.  Wikipedia should change the definition of unconditional love to hosting a party at this loud, chaotic venue.

 

When I booked the party, I originally opted to use their cake and their party favors.  I essentially pressed the "easy" button.  Jack loves the "Lego Movie."  He was Emmett for Halloween, he joined the Lego Club at school, and everyday he seems to love Legos more and more.  Bernie decided we should at least try to customize the party a little. 

 

I ordered Jack a Lego t-shirt on Etsy that has his name and the number 6.

The invitation

Bernie picked up plain yellow paper bags at Party City and drew the faces on these bags. Amazing, right?

He didn't stop there.  To those bags he added:

 

and

 

He made crayons in the shape of Lego bricks.

 

He made chocolates in the shape of minifigures:

 

 For cake, each child received, a "piece of resistance."

 

Whatever Bernie decides to do for his next career, it should be something that allows him to utilize his artistic talent.  There are a few of us that think he should start his own party planning business to encompass services such as cake baking, creating favors, face painting, and photography.

 

Before the party, Jack was attempting to mimic the expressions on the bags:

 Vivi had to get in on the fun too. Yes, baseball season has been over for a month, but Vivi is still inseparable from her sparkly, purple, Yankees cap.

 

We had a great party host at Chuck E. Cheese.  She kept things about as organized as they could possibly be with so many kids running around. Jack played air guitar and received his rock star birthday medal.

 He blew out his birthday candles a little too soon.

 

 The candles were lit a second time. He blew them out again, this time on cue.

 

 

In the Ticket Blaster, Jack grabbed as many tickets as he could alongside his friend, Luca. Luca had much more success, collecting many more tickets than Jack.  As they walked out, Luca gave Jack all of the tickets he collected. It was a completely unprompted and very thoughtful gesture.

 

 

Jack received many very generous gifts.  He is one lucky little boy.  Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate and made Jack's birthday truly special.  His party attendees included: Caroline, Christopher, Codi, Dante, Ethan, Jacoby, Lauren, Luca, Shauna, and Zerrin. Thank you especially to the parents that endured the disorder. 

 

 

This is just the beginning of the parties. We get to recognize the actual day of Jack's birthday with a small family celebration.  This will be followed by a gathering of our extended family on Thursday afternoon.  Both of those celebrations will include this guy (who with any luck will be home Tuesday):

Nick's 5th Birthday (February 2001).

 Happy Thanksgiving!