-
the long surprise party
A client of mine celebrated her dad’s birthday recently with a big surprise party, and was nice enough to call me to capture it. The party was at Meribah which is the retreat house for Chaminade and was a lovely location.
I think the surprise was really a surprise, which actually surprised everyone that they were able to pull it off.
They are a really fun family and while I got some ‘nice, posed’ shots, this one with them laughing is still my favorite.
And it looked like everyone had a great time, which is what parties are all about! Thanks so much for having me along to capture the evening- hope you like the pictures!
-
the rest of Timmy’s birthday vegetable
I lumped the party and the portraits and the after part all together. Figuring my blog readers might be getting a little tired of personal/Timmy posts. Can’t be helped though so just skip it if you’re done reading and seeing pictures of him. But, I don’t really see how that could be possible…
A few birthday portraits. Timmy decided to wear a tie again for his birthday party. It didn’t last too long, but it sure was cute! And I swear, the tie is all his idea. He first told me he wanted to wear his Giants jersey, but as I was pulling it down he told me “nope. forget it. I want to wear a tie!” And really, who am I to say no?
The cupcakes were made by Emily Arnone Cakes and were fantastic as always. And oh so cute. With oreos, of course.
Some snapshots from the party:
The pinata. It was a Cubs one (that’s what he chose when they didn’t have any mets ones).
And some cake at home to complete the birthday vegetable. It was superbowl sunday after all, hence the football cake.
Happy Birthday again, my 5 year old boy. I love you!
-
happy 5th birthday, Timmy!!
Here’s the birthday boy, proudly showing off something he made last week for his birthday (with help from Miss Andrea- thanks Miss Andrea!!)
He’s having a great birthday so far, following the tradition of having a candle in every meal complete with singing (in a bowl of cereal at breakfast, and a pizza bagel at lunch). And is playing lots of Wii with his brothers, getting ready for his party this afternoon.
I told him that I was a little sad (but really happy too) that he was growing up so much. And he told me “Don’t worry, mommy. I’ll still be me.” Melt.
He’s the best, most amazing, sweet and funny 5 year old. Ever. Happy Birthday, Timmyboo. I love you SO much!!
-
Timmy’s birthday ‘vegetable’- part 1
Let the birthday vegetable festivities begin! (for those of you who don’t know the origin of the bday vegetable, we have always had weeklong ‘birthday festivals’ for the boys, with parties, special dinners, etc. and when Timmy was really little when he said birthday festival it sounded exactly like birthday vegetable. So there you have it.)
Timmy celebrated his birthday (which is actually tomorrow) at school yesterday. I don’t think ANYONE, ever, in the history of the world of birthdays has been more excited about their birthday than he is! And everyone comments on it!
He really only likes Oreo cookies. No muchkins, no brownies, definitely no cake. So we made it work and brought Oreos in for the class. No one seemed to protest.
Bossing everyone around.
And my favorite expression on the right.
On the way out of the classroom, he announces “make way for the birthday boy! birthday boy coming thru!” See, excited!!! His party is tomorrow and I just hope his head doesn’t pop off from anticipation prior to that.
-
the evan suprise 30th birthday
It’s just party central here on the bsquared blog the last few days. Weddings, birthday celebrations, it’s all good. Still have a double 50th anniversary to edit and blog so be on the lookout for that soon. Party central, I’m telling ya.
I had done some work on a thank you card for J & S’s wedding (I didn’t take the pictures, just made the card) and was so excited when she got in touch with me to shoot the party that she put together for her husband’s 30th birthday. I knew it would be so fabulous from start to end with every detail perfect. And it was.
The surprise was pulled off without a hitch. From getting the text that he arrived to everyone yelling- he had no idea!
Some shots of the guests and details. Enjoy the top to bottom fabulousness of the party. I’m sure you’ll recognize several of the guests from other blog posts.
Thanks J and S for letting me photograph your evening. I had a great time and J- get started on that party planning business. Seriously.