>Photo & Prompt Challenge: Day 8

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a birthday celebration

I absolutely love birthdays- especially when I get to plan the day for my kids.  For Bryson’s first birthday, we went all out.  We had two parties- one on his actual birthDAY and one that weekend.  It was a lot of fun picking out a theme and making it come alive.  I know he’ll never remember it, but it was so much fun for me and I have plenty of photos to share with him one day.  You can see photos HERE, if you are interested.

Because I was nine months pregnant for his second birthday, we opted out of the large party.  Instead, we went for a day at the Tennessee Aquarium.  I’m so glad we did, because Bryson loved it.  So much so that we now have a membership!  He did, of course, get a cake (complete with a tractor!) and some presents too.  My parents came over that night to celebrate with us.  It was very low key, but I think it was perfect.  You can read all about it and see some pretty photos HERE.

For his third birthday, I think I want to throw him another party.  It’s hard to come up with ideas, because it’s always so cold.  I’d love to rent a bounce house, but a December birthday rules that out.  I may have to see if we can rent a building large enough for a jump house… Now, that’s an idea!  (talking to myself here)  I’m excited to plan Miss Bella’s first birthday too.  Having a girl is just too much fun and I’ll probably throw her a Hello Kitty party complete with lots of pink!

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