Par-Tay

Poor “T” hasn’t had a “real” birthday party in 4 years. So this year we went all out. OK maybe “all-out” isn’t really the best way to describe a Chuck E Cheese party. But what we did was let “T” make all the decisions about this party. It’s very hard for a control freak mom to relinquish all party planning to an 8 year old but I did.

“T” decided that he wanted a Chuck E Cheese Party. Don’t think I didn’t try to convince him otherwise. I don’t hate Chuck E Cheese with the same passion that many parents do, but I can think of a few dozen venues where I would rather spend a Sunday afternoon. “T” also decided he wanted a Dinosaur theme. I let him pick (the ugliest) Dinosaur cake, dinosaur invitations, party favors etc. I think the funniest thing about the cake was how every dad said “it’s awesome” but I thought it was hideous.

The cake actaully had his name-I just obscured it for the web.

The Rat (aka Chuck E Cheese) was packed today. However, despite the chaos, we had a great time. I think part of the fun was the amped up atmosphere that is created when about 10 kids are having parties at the same time.

Both kids said it was the best day of their lives. I survived. “D” is watching hockey in an attempt to recover.

Happy 8 “T”


I'm going to eat it all.




Ummmm Pizza




Always posing...even while eating



This is what PURE JOY looks like



The Ticket Blaster Experience (highly over rated in my opinion)



Pinata Time!

Our family party is on his actual birthday.  It will consist of left over cake, kid type dinner and family gifts.