Monday, August 30, 2010

Happy Birthday Benjamin!

We had a lion-themed birthday party for Benjamin on Saturday


Madeline was very excited to help me make these lion cupcakes. :)


I used a runner on the table that I bought at the ALERT hospital in Ethiopia, and a wood carved lion from the market.


I made a rare full-price retail purchase when I bought this lion shirt for the birthday boy to wear at his party. He had a diaper explosion not long after the party started, and he had to have a wardrobe change. I was determined to get a picture of him in it, though, before we changed his clothes. He was NOT cooperating. :)


Pizza and fruit was on the menu. We kept it simple. :)


Mama and the birthday boy





Getting some tickles from Peepaw


Cousin Annie


The fire truck riding toy was a huge hit


Time to blow out the candles!


And time to eat cake! Here is the first bite...


Ooh! I think I like this stuff!


Oh yeah, I am seriously digging the cake thing.


Woah! Did I seriously just eat the whole thing?!



And big sister enjoyed the fruits of her labor too.

6 comments:

The Shorts said...

so fun.... haven't gotten around posting pics of Eli's birthday. We had a monkey themed party. We alos have the same fire truck.

My 3 G 's said...

What a cute party! Hope Benjamin had a great birthday!!!!!

editor said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE BROTHER! The cupcakes are adorable!! i'm truly impressed!

. . . the urbanhen said...

Happy Birthday, Benjamin! Looks like it was a super party!

Jenny said...

He is TOO cute! Hope to meet him soon!

Cindy said...

Love the cupcakes! I am copying them for my little guys second birthday!! Thanks! :-)