the Birthday.

My Davyn wants to be a firefighter when he grows up.  As in, he talks about it daily.  In fact, he just walked in here two minutes ago to say, "I'm going to work for emergencies when I grow up.  Dad works to give kids money, but I'm going to work for emergencies."  I tried not to let him hear me laugh as he exited, and I only pursued the lack of logic with one question, "Dad works to give kids money?"  To which he answered, "Ya, he gives us money."  Which is somewhat true, I suppose.  And I won't destroy his fantasy yet with the cold, hard fact that real life is about plain old dollars and cents.

But, back to the firefighting.  OF COURSE my boy wanted a firefighter party for his 5th birthday.  And Dad worked to give us money to make it so.  Of course.

Party pictures:

Junior Firefighter Training began with stretching out...getting ready for the action ahead.

Besides the whole funding the party job which we've already covered as his prime purpose for existence, Jim was in charge of 45 minutes of *training* games.  Which he fulfilled splendidly.  As always.  The man can entertain children. 

They started with Rescue Freeze Tag.  It was hilarious to watch the kids try to *save* each other by crawling between tiny legs.   A few were swept off their feet.  We then had an obstacle course.  Timed.  Because we're all about the competition over here.  The *big boys*, Aidan, Collin and Talin, vied eagerly for first place, but the smaller crowd just had fun running the course to earn their hats and badges.

My blessedly artistic sister made this Pin the Hat on the Dalmation game. 

My blessedly artistic mother decorated the top of this cake. 

which the birthday boy loved. of course.

I neglected to take pictures of the 45 balloons I blew up by myself that morning.  I kept telling Jim that number, but he never acted sufficiently impressed so I'll put it down here in hopes for better praise of my devoted motherliness. 

The best part about the party was to see Davyn interact with all of his friends and cousins.  He is a people lover.  And he loved having so many around to honor his birthday last Saturday.

Monday was the actual birthday and he was content to tell me what to do all day and indulge in a birthday donut after dinner.

I LOVE this boy.

Comments

[Kirstin]

Eliza thoroughly enjoyed this post. She was really impressed with how many friends Davyn has. :) Way to go on what looks like a wonderful party (and a lot of work--45 BALLOONS? REALLY??)

[amberly]

I will give you major props for filling that many balloons and not passing out! the best mother in the world for sure!!

[Barb]

You have been a busy blogger! I was thrilled to see you at the top of my list with Bkfst, Lunch, Dinner and here. That is a fantastic party with the firefighter fantasy play. Davyn's insights that Jim works for the kids remind me of how I feel all the time that I'm the employee and the kids are the employers around here.
Happy Birthday Davyn!

[Kelly]

Count me impressed with your balloon blowing. I feel well acquainted with your lungs, and so truly ... I'm impressed! Also impressed with Megan's poster and Cyndee's cake. Looks like the perfect party. Davyn is such a great boy! I've missed your blogging.

[Lucy]

Having just entertained young boys last week at my own boy's birthday party, I am duly impressed by the entire party. the number of kids, the festive decorations (45? Wow!), the cake, the activities. What a sweet memory for a sweet kid.

[Tiffany]

I love the happy faces on the picnic table kids! What a fun party for all! Good job--mom and dad and grandma and aunt and everyone!

It's so fun to hear from you again!

[Marie]

As a fellow part planner, I felt each puff of air that you expelled to blow up all those! I am so impressed!

The party was great! I hope one of my boys want a fireman theme someday because this made me giddy!

[Krystal]

Amy-Jake had such a good time at the party! He came home and told me all about how Davyn wants to be a fireman when he grew up. Then he told me that when he grows up he wants to be a clown...great!

[Jill S.]

It's great to have a new post from you Amy! This party looks fantastic! I love the fire hats, the cake complete with flames on the sides, the Dalmatian poster game, 45 balloons you guys know how to do a party up right!!

[April]

I am nearly undone by the picture of Jim and whistle and the children glued to his every word. Love embodied, I think.

I thought of your lungs as well when I read 45 balloons. I am lightheaded just thinking about it!

[Jaime]

You guys always throw the best parties!!

[michelle]

What a perfect party! It looks so fun, down to every detail -- love the flames on the sides of the cake. 45 balloons is a huge accomplishment for anyone, let alone a lung-challenged person! And you've got to love a man who can entertain children.