
And by a "small" party, I was thinking only family. E and I are extremely lucky in that we have both our families still living here and all our siblings are local. So "small" still ended up being 20+ guests. But James has a lot of love, and I couldn't ask for better.
First order of business in my simple digger party? The cake. James has been asking for chocolate cake for ages. Since he saw "chocolate cake" listed as something the Very Hungry Caterpillar ate he has wanted it too. Luckily, Costco sells a beautiful, enormous, delicious chocolate cake that was just perfect. Added some store bought diggers (which 24 hours after the party have still not left his side), a few sprinkles of brown sugar, and some chocolate candy rocks, I had a perfect cake in under 15 minutes.
Delish.
Once cake was eaten it was off to more presents. James gave a wonderful happy reaction to each and every present. However the wooden train set was sure to be a hit.

I was exhausted by the end of the party, but James was happy, and that's all that matters.
And I have a video of the first go on singing happy birthday. I'll try to get it uploaded soon!
And my mom wrote down what he received, here we go:
And my mom wrote down what he received, here we go:
- Chelsea and Joe - farm animal puppets (he loves the horse)
- Chandler - dino toy
- Melissa - vehicles puzzle
- David - Mega blocks
- Grandma Debbie and Grandpa Chuck - Step stool, potty and annual membership to new Natural History Museum
- Nana (Great Grandma Barbar) - Backpack full of camping things. Snacks, flashlight, water bottle, whistle
- Papa Craig - Big dump truck full of blocks
- Damma Connie and Pampa Steve - Chuggington train set and Chugwash
- Laura and Mike - Balloon, two dollar coins and a two dollar bill
What a cute little party! Keeping it small and simple is way good sometimes. That cake is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love that he ate his cake with the digger!! Happy Birthday James!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea for a cake. I might have to steal it! lol :)
ReplyDeleteI love James's birthday shirt, so modern and cute. What a lovely party!!! And the cake is too die for!!!
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