It is hard for me to believe, but this guy just turned seven and we were able to celebrate with his friends this weekend.
The party was at a bowling alley, but there wasn't a theme per say.
This is the little brother bowling, so thrilled to finally be big enough to celebrate and attend the 'big kid party'!
I always struggle with goodie bags and now that Sean is getting older, it seems that the 'little' things from the dollar store, just aren't cutting it any more. And now, that we are in 'baby proofing' mode again, I am trying to steer clear of small items that would be hazardous to Jackson. For that reason, I did some online searching and found these adorable gumball machines. I thought the boys would love them.
I purchased the red and turquoise ones and packaged up some extra gumballs for refilling later.
And the thank you notes (that still need to be printed and written) will have this photo on the front!
Happy 7th birthday sweet Sean! We love you so much!
happy birthday sean!!
what a cool party!!
Posted by: joanne (spagirl) | September 08, 2009 at 02:50 PM
happy birthday sean!!!! love that thank you photo - sooooo cute!
Posted by: Heather M. | September 08, 2009 at 02:56 PM
what wonderful party favors!!
love your presentation bags!!
you're SO creative.
inspiration every time I stop by...thanks for that.
Posted by: kristyn | September 08, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Happy Birthday to Sean! He looks so much older. :)
These are just fabulous- such thoughtful and creative gifts, and so beautifully presented and photographed. Wow. You're better than Martha herself! :D
Love the photos Mel!
Posted by: melanie | September 09, 2009 at 06:18 AM
Super cute! I'm definitely doing these for Christmas! Where'd you find the extra gumballs? Thanks for the continued inspiration!
Posted by: KK | September 09, 2009 at 06:20 AM
love the gumball idea. !!!
so cute.
happy birthday to your boy.
love, lindsay
Posted by: Lindsay | September 10, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Adorable gumball machines! You always come up with the best little gift ideas.
Posted by: Heather | September 11, 2009 at 08:05 AM
That bowling photo is amazing Melissa! Too fun...all these photos are such a sweet testament to you and how wonderful you are as a mom... not to mention photographer and in this case party stylist!!!
Posted by: leslie | September 11, 2009 at 01:04 PM
I love this post! Love that he is seven and he is looking it! Johnny's bday was yesterday....I need to get back to blogging. I think next week, I will make a goal of posting to my blog at least once a week....I've got so much catching up to do!
LOVE the goodie bags! I have Johnny's party next weekend.....here, with a bounce house and a bounce obstacle course...please please please don't rain! It's a space theme and I need to come up with some sort of goodie bag....I like the idea of the gumball machine....I could say they are planets ;)
Miss you a lot. SO Much! Hugs M!!
Posted by: Maureen | September 11, 2009 at 03:41 PM
This birthday looks like it rocked. Great photos and what a wonderful idea on the goodie bags!! I'll have to remember that. I love the "thank you" photo. It's all so very wonderful. Happy 7th to your son!!
Posted by: D'Nese | September 11, 2009 at 09:01 PM