It's been nearly a year since the last time I blogged-- the silence has not been intentional, rather, the natural consequence of what happens when a married mama with a part time job becomes a single, full time working mom with two jobs. So much to say, but not enough hours in the day. Eventually, I'll get around to writing a post that recaps our year, but for today, we have a little man's birthday to celebrate!
Liam is 4!!!!
I had a hard time committing to a theme this year... first he requested a firetruck party just like Jack's party last year. We thought about a construction theme. Then, I got my heart set on a camping party.
I saw an invite that I fell in love with on Pinterest and recreated it myself, making a few small changes:
Then took elements from a lot of different parties that I loved and put them together.
Liam was SUPER excited about helping make the flames for his cake (crushed/melted Lifesavers):
And he loved making his own Trail Mix:
We had tree cookies and compass cookies--
Me: "Liam, do you know what a compass is?"
L: "They're how you find your way home to your mommy."
And favor boxes with compasses, flashlights, personalized canteens and s'mores kits:
Even more s'mores to snack on:
Little Campers:
Blowing out his candles:
And my favorite part-- the outdoor movie. I borrowed a projector from work and we watched Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (the one where he goes to camp) while the kids ate hot dogs in their tents.
This is the moment I never want to forget:
Happy Birthday, sweet boy.
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Sources:
Invitations/Signs/Labels/T-shirts: Me
Lanterns/White frames: IKEA
Trees/Favor Boxes/ Burlap/ Buckets/Scrapbook Paper for Letters: Hobby Lobby
Canteens/Camping Signs/Flashlights/Compasses: Oriental Trading
Push Pops/Stand: Ebay
Tents: Burlap from Hobby Lobby, Wood from Lowe's
Fake Campfire/Lantern String Lights: Amazon
Table Cloth: Riley Blake Wood Grain fabric
