We celebrated Noah's 9th birthday while camping for a week at Long Lake. He requested a Wall-E theme this year. When Noah actually uses his language to request something, I try my darnedest to provide him with whatever he requested. However, the Disney/Pixar movie Wall-E has not been showing very long and I was unable to find the typical "party" supplies (i.e., plates, napkins, treat bags, etc.). But this is my Noah, and he used his words to make a request. I created a cake by stacking three 8 x 8 cakes on a plant stand with wheels. I decorated the cake with frosting, and topped it with binoculars for Wall-E's eyes. It was a success! Noah thought it looked like Wall-E!Since I couldn't find Wall-E themed items for the treat bags, I went with a Space theme. Rockets, milky way candy bars, and glow sticks were a hit with the kids.
Noah's cousins were all there, as we were camping with most of them. We played games on the beach, ate potluck dinner at the campsite, and sang "Happy Birthday", and opened presents. Noah enjoyed his day. Camping in itself provides smiles. Add cake and presents.....Wow!
I look forward to finding what another year brings. If the past is an indication of what the future brings, then I expect great challenges as well as amazing accomplishments. I will embrace every challenge and every accomplishment one day at a time.
4 comments:
Wow -great job with the cake!
came across your blog as it came up as the next blog after my mums (veggie life with jenny nine toes)...I so want a wallE cake now for my birthday! good job lol..i think asking for the whole party would be too much seeing as i would be 25 haha...i hope noah had a good day and it was nice to come across your site...jane
Kim - you never told me how awesome the cake was...you are one terrific mom! Thanks for sharing your creation!
My goodness, Kim! I am tearing up reading your blog. What gifts you have - two beautiful children, the ability to express yourself so well in writing, the ability to find the treasure within, and most importantly, a spirit that continues to fight. You inspire me, dear woman! Keep on putting one foot in front of the other. Janet Wheeler
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