3.09.2010

THREE

My little man turns 3 today. It is a very bitter sweet moment for me. He is our last child and 3 no longer feels "baby". That's a hard concept for me to swallow. Anyway, we had a surprise birthday party for him on Sunday and yes that means I did not watch the Oscars. We kept it small, just family. He was so excited and couldn't believe all the presents were for him. Here is my sweet boy...


His favorite movie is Cars, but I couldn't bring myself to go to Party City and load up on the typical so instead I did a movie theme and used all his Car car's as extra decor. Popcorn bags ready to be filled...



We had Car's playing and what's a movie without candy?


The centerpiece was a cake idea, well in this case, cupcake idea I found in this book. The confetti was made using tin foil and an extra large hole punch.



I had a cake plate full of mini cupcakes topped with a single marshmallow. He was so excited he blew out the candles before we finished singing Happy Birthday, ha!


Me and my little man...


I guess he will be my baby forever though... Did I mention how hard this is for me?

Details:

over sized balloon- I Luv Sugar {Jennifer was wonderful to work with. The balloons were a last minute addition and she got them to me fast- Thank You!}

popcorn boxes- Hobby Lobby

movie theater candy- World Market {on sale $6 for 6}

popcorn canisters- Target $1 aisle.

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56 comments:

  1. What a fab little party and a huge happy birthday to your little man.

    Three - he is officially a 'big boy' now!

    xx

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  2. I love all of this...especially how low cost you did it and how stunning it all came out! Gideon shares the same undying love for cars too, but i really appreciate how you turned it into a movie theme, so clever!

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  3. Happy Birthday! Love how it came together without spending a fortune or hiring a party planner!

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  4. I can't believe how big he has gotten and I didn't know he was your last! I understand how it is so hard bc the thought of being done after 2 is so sad. It goes too fast! Cute cute party. Happy Birthday KJ!
    PS. I want to get in touch about taking pictures when we are home this summer!

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  5. I feel you!!! It goes by way to fast...the party looks great!

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  6. what a creative party. i love the oversize balloon and must say jen is a delight to work with.

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  7. The party looks adorable! I am so glad the balloon arrived in time!! Thanks for the mention.

    Happy third Birthday, buddy!

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  8. He is so cute! Looks just like you! I have a son, he is my youngest of 3, and he turns 4 the end of May...I totally understand! Great party ideas and really love that giant balloon! Congrats.

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  9. It looks like you had a great time!

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  10. What a cutie he is! It must be so hard watching children go up---something I'm sure I'll experience when I have kids someday. You're a brave, adorable mother---I have a hard enough time with my puppy growing up : ) XO Katie

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  11. now that is one fab party girlie!
    love.love.

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  12. Happy Birthday KJ! The party looks so cute!

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  13. Such adorable photos! I know - they grow up way too fast.

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  14. Cute party...even cuter little boy! Today is my hubby's birthday, too. Hope your son
    has a great day and that it's not
    too sad for you that your baby is growing up...and yes, he will always be your baby. My babies are 24, 25 and 29!

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  15. he is just adorable! my little on eis 3 going on 4 this july! It is so hard to swallow. You are such a great mommy though so I know you are cherishing it well....xo. amy

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  16. Such a sweet party - Happy Birthday to your sweet boy. How do they grow up so fast?

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  17. The party looked so cute! Three is such a cute age and they do grow up way to fast. Cherish

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  18. Such an adorable little man and party!!

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  19. What an adorable party (and you take GREAT pics!). My youngest turned 4 on Halloween and it makes me so sad but this is such a fun time - I have to remind myself to enjoy it! Much better than the Oscars :)

    Marija

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  20. Soooooooo adorable! You're a very graceful Mother ;)

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  21. What a heart felt, fun birthday. I love what you did and I'm glad you didn't feel the need to go for commercial products. Love the photos too, very complimenting

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  22. oh, he is a big boy now!! and so adorable!!! I feel your pain!!

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  23. happy birthday, KJ!!

    super-cute party, paula!

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  24. love the photo of you two together and the party idea. those cupcakes are so cute!

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  25. How cute! Looks like you had a great time.

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  26. I know how you feel about your baby!
    I love your take on the cars theme, perfect.
    Looks like so much fun! Happy Birthday to your baby!

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  27. What a cutie he is! And such great looking birthday goodies. I know how you feel. I was saddened by age 3 with my little guy Ethan.... but then 8 years later LL came along. Hmmm I have to go through it all over. Hugs! xo
    ps- fantastic picture of the two of you!

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  28. Oh, I love that photo of the two of you together. Just beautiful. I feel your pain about our babies growing out of babyhood. It hurts but he will ALWAYS be your baby. Love the balloon too.

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  29. How fun! Love the cupcakes/popcorn! Great photos!

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  30. aw, its so fun to see them grow and change but I agree it's heart breaking at the same time! they grow up TOO fast. the party looks adorable! I bet he was over the moon!

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  32. What a cutie!!

    His birthday party is so cute, I LOVE the cupcake popcorn idea. So fun for a kids birthday!!

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  33. what s sweetie! and what a fun party idea.....it does go too fast!!!

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  34. Oh I'm right there behind you, Paula. What a cute little guy, I bet he had such a wonderful birthday with all of those fun items.

    Have fun savoring every moment with him while he is young.

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  35. what an adorable party lady...i totally hear you on "3"...babyhood slipping away. sigh.

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  36. what a lovely party you put together! The popcorn cupcakes are awesome! Great picture - it's crazy how fast 3 years goes by isn't it? xo

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  37. you, your son, and the party pictures are all adorable. this post made me smile :)

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  38. Ah that is bitter sweet. He is so cute!!!! At least he will always be your baby :)

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  39. A wonderful birthday party that tops the Oscars any day. Happy Birthday little guy!! xo

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  40. GREAT ideas. Love them all, as usual.

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  41. That is a very cute and stylish little party. I'm sure it's hard for mum's to see their little ones growing up. I'm sure he will always be your baby. I love that photo of you together! x

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  42. what a sweet party. happy birthday!

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  43. awwwww!!! he is darling!! happy 3rd birthday to him!!! my little man is 3 too!! ;)

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  44. Awww! Happy Birthday to your little guy! He is very blessed to have such a warm and wonderful family :)

    May God bless him with a wonderful, fun, and happy year ahead*

    xoxo
    Sarah

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  45. he is soooo adorable and the photos are amazing... congrats!

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  46. so sweet Paula! You two are so adorable & yes, he'll be ur little baby forever!:)

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  47. so sweet!
    happy belated birthday to your lil boy!

    p.s. : thos murshmallows muffin are simply fantastic!

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  48. Happy belated birthday to your little man! As always, beautiful photos!!

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  49. How heart-warming. He has your beautiful eyes!

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  50. Happy Belated Birthday to your little man. Boys and cars = fun. What cute cupcakes!
    My son, Jake turned 3 in Jan and it was ruff. They grow up too fast.

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  51. I hear you, they grow too quick :(
    But what a fabulous celebration, looks very relaxed but still packed with fun!

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