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Nolan's Birthday Party

It was pretty easy for me to see a special party theme for Nolan that would make him feel oh so special! He daily comes into whatever room I am in, asks me to put on his cookie monster costume and then walks around the house saying "Dum de dum dum dum". And the only show he is completely captivated by? You guessed it: Sesame Street. But his favorite characters by far are "Tookie" and "Momo".

So I set out to make this birthday extra special as last year he was sick on his birthday and I was sick with pregnancy for the next three months so I didn't do an especially fine job last year. On the positive side, the three oldest kids have all now "suffered" through a party that Mommy didn't really give it her all thanks to that problem so fair is fair right?!? (I guess I'll have to do that for one of Skylar's parties as well just to keep it even!!)




Philip helped cut out the face for the Cookie Monster cookie boxes. He's so handy!! ;) 


Our regular bakery was closed because of the holiday, so we had to go with our back-up. Cake was good, but they were unable to personalize it as Cookie Monster. It's not a big deal, but not my first choice! 





I wish I had gotten a better picture of these decorations down the table! I spent a lot of time on them and I thought they turned out really cute!


All together now! 


Blowing out his candle. 


Pleased as punch! 


Now comes the really good stuff. The presents! 

He loves this little bike to pieces! 


And here are all the kids in Nolan's big present from Mommy and Daddy: A Tepee! :)

As you can see, Nolan did not have much left to want for after his party this year! We had a great time. 

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