7 november

we're celebrating a belated 10th birthday here tomorrow.  i was going to tell you all about it - about the party plans and the compromises involved and the learning curve that goes along with parenting a ten-year-old when you want him to grow up feeling independent and good about himself and his ideas, even when those ideas are not exactly what you would have chosen.  but i'm ex-hausted from this day, which included, among other things, dinner with dear friends, and the creation of a full-sheet ice cream cake with crushed cookies and buttercream frosting.  so i'm off to rest up before fifteen boys arrive at my doorstep tomorrow morning.  

ETA: goody bags inspired by courtney's halloween goody bags.  thanks to everyone who re-directed me to the source!  (and to courtney for being so clever!)

(does anybody remember who posted goodie bags like these recently?  plastic bags with treats, topped with personalized card stock like this.  i'd love to give credit where credit is due - it was a perfect solution for our goodie bags.)

Comments

[Jenny]

Was it Amanda Soule? That cake up there looks divine! Hope it was a happy birthday, indeed. :)

[Sarah Jackson]

I want to say that the bags were Courtney's. That's what I remember. Have a lovely party!

[Martha]

Oh, my! The cake is gorgeous! Have a wonderful party...
Seems to me, if you are pondering the independence and *right* choices stuff, you are doing a wonderful job!
happy Birthday!
☺

[Lisa]

That cake is beautiful, as are your photos. Enjoy the party today.

[Courtney]

I'm just starting to deal with these issues with my almost 6 year old. But, I think it is SO important to let them express themselves, while balancing family values.

Yes, the bags were mine. Cheers.

[RW]

I am thinking about balance alot these days too.

The chocolate cake looks pretty darn fabulous.

[erin]

courtney! but someone beat me to it. :)

[cloth.paper.string]

oh the cake!