We've Been to the Party Store.

Let me give you the run down on birthdays around here.

Hubby a.k.a. Daddy: March 28th
Lincoln a.k.a. (for now) Stinkin' Lincoln: April 17th
Parker a.k.a. big brother: April 28th
Ethan a.k.a. The Tubs: April 29th
Pearl a.k.a. Kitty: May 3rd
Me a.k.a. Mommy: May 20th

Needless to say, this is a BUSY birthday time around here. The typical buzz circulates around necessary details about how we will celebrate each special person's birthday, who wants to do what, or go where, what to give them as a gift (what do they need or really want) and what to tell the grandparents who eagerly wait to go birthday shopping what's on the list. My Mom has jokingly asked me to try and not have anymore Cupcakes during this 'season' (as if we have planned any of them) to try and save her bank account. With Easter and Mother's day always so close, things tend to get a little tight or should I say, "thinned'. But God does supply! We have decided on a old fashion birthday party for the two oldest boys with cousins (15 in all) and friends from church. It's gonna be an 'Army' theme, of course.
Preparations began when we all headed to the party store, 6 Cupcakes in tow, a preggo Mommy and a Daddy with cash in his wallet. Having an army theme (requested by the boys) really helped because my hubby REALLY started buying all the party extras. There must be a little boy in all Daddies where that make-believe-army-play never leaves. I found some great army party ideas and tank cake ideas and enlisted our young Navy guys from church to make this party a blast. Today I will be sending out our homemade-Uncle Sam-Top-Secret invitations. This is getting to be fun! I love parties! I just hate becoming a crazy 'I have to get the house cleaned before the party' Mommy.
Don't tell the boys---My fantastic hubby is building them a real tree house for a birthday present. I love a man who knows how to work.