Birthday Parties Galore

We are such lucky parents!! Not only did our kids were born during the most craziest time of year (for my work), they have birthdays one month apart. With all transitions of moving into our new house, new schools for the kids, and training at Temple, we decided that we would not have our usually backyard pool /house parties but instead do a combine birthday party for the kids at Pump it up (an indoor inflatable party place).

Luke's birthday came right in the beginning of my crazy training schedule. With no break between the weeks (and only two weeks at our new place) there was no formal party for Luke.  During the day we took the kids over to Pump it up for some fun and then back home we decorated the house fast and lucky for me my sister and niece, Sofia, came down to celebrate Luke turning 3. Of course his godmother, Samanta, was there and our new neighbors came over. Since Luke's birthday was on a Friday, we needed to come up with an idea to do something together - SESAME PLACE!!! So on Saturday off we all went to Sesame Place. Instantly we knew we would love this place and purchased season passes. We had a blast there! there's great rides for every age and a relaxing water park. We worn the kids out!!!!! It was just a great way to celebrate Luke's birthday. He even got to ride a roller-coaster for the first time. Amazing!!! Our littler boy is now 3 - what a journey it has been for him and our familia.



Luke's birthday


Next up: Carlita's birthday (Sept. 9th). This was the weekend we planned the big party at Pump it up. Everyone arrived for the fun double party - friends from Carlita's old school (Early Learning Center), family (Sandra and Sofai, Aunt Fran, and Samanta) my University of delaware friends, and neighborhood moms and kids from Newark, Landsberg, and Wilmington. What can I say? It was HUGE!! Over 30 parents and kids and what a blast they all had. It was a 2 hour party and it never slowed down. Lots of sliding and bouncing! Finally it was pizza time and the cake. I personally make the kids' cake this year. Since the theme was fairies and dragons, I made cupcakes with different color frosting and added some "pixie dust". I got flower shapes cupcake holders and purchased little fairy and dragon figurines to put on top of the cake. A blue river ran through the middle of the cake. Everyone was blown away by the cake - especially me since I had never done this before. Glad it all came out great!

After the party was done, it was nap time back at home. Once all kids were awake the massive gift opening process occurred. Wrapping paper was everywhere and the kids loved each present they got. That evening we made a grand dinner and served it out on our porch (that was the first time we got to use the porch like that!). O it was so much fun!!!

Everyone was in bed early because the next day we were heading to Sesame Place. Again loving those season passes. We got to ride all the rides and had a blast with the kids. No water rides this time but it didn't matter - it was FUN!!!! Then it was time for everyone to leave and the celebration for Carlita (who turned 6) and Luke (who turned 3) was over. We love our kids! they bring us tons of joy, happiness, craziness, and keep us humble! We love you Carlita and Luke.


Carlita's birthday