Tripp: Party!!

On Sat, March 21 at 2pm, we celebrated Tripp's birthday with a toddler-ific party!

Tripp woke up from his nap ready to go!

He was curious about the streamers, excited about the mickey mouse tablecloth and delighted when a surprise balloon delivery came from cousin Faith!

Balloons!

That was a very cool surprise - thanks Faith! We miss you!

Waiting for his guests to arrive.
Chillin in his new Yo Gabba Gabba Chair - Brobee style

First things first, a couple of gifts for Tripp to give.

He was sick and missed Lukas's birthday party :-(

But now, they having matching Tie - Dye T-shirts! Stay posted for pics - the boys are wearing their matching T's to Daycare tomorrow - it's gonna be Too Cute!!

He also missed hanging with Penny during the holidays and had her Festivas gift to give.

...they also have matching Tie Dye Shirts / Onesies! We tried to get them to pose together...but, you know how it goes. Penelope's onesie matches the sun burst pattern on Tripp's birthday tie dye.

The Traditional "Kid shot"

Mary

Dom & Terri

Beth & Nora

Aubrey & Penelope

Matteo & Jenna

"Guys Corner"

Sean, Jimmy, John & Pops

Tripp's cool new camping chair - complete with drink holder!

We can't wait to go camping this summer! Thanks Grands!

Playing with his Mets Mr. Potato Head. Thanks Uncle Chris!

Bubbles!!

I guess bubbles are big this year - or with Toddlers in general. When ever someone asked me what to get Tripp for his birthday I'd say, whatever, or offer a couple of off the top of my head suggestions or categories (bath, outside, beach) and sometimes I'd say " I usually pick one of Tripp's favorite toys as my method of gift selection." Tripp loves bubbles and much to his delight he got quite the variety of bubble devices - so many in fact, that we have decided to have a Bubble BBQ this summer. Plenty of Bubble-rific fun for the wee ones and some fun in the sun & horse shoes for the grown ups!

Sean, Terri & Erin

Tripp, the little Casanova - he's already negotiating Penelope's curfew.

"So, like I said... I'm a good guy. I'll have her home by nap time"

Pinata!!

I'm a bit disappointed in myself. I wanted to make the Mickey Mouse pinata for Tripp's party. Instead I had to make a last minute phone call to ask Grands Capano house for help. Luckily, Uncle Brian was on the case! He has a talent for shopping and found us the perfect Pinata! It was the last one and a lady at the store actually tried to buy it off of him - but Brian stayed strong and got the Pinata for Tripp!!

A Pinata movie.

The kids did a great job taking turns. I will admit there were a couple of close calls with the bat swinging - but everyone came out of it okay and with yummy Animal Cracker and Teddy Graham snack packs!

High 5!

Happy Birthday Tripp!

He is such a ham - he definitely LOVED it when we sang Happy Birthday to him!

Yummy Cup Cakes!

Tripp's birthday is March 19th, St. Joseph's Day (click on link for more info)

"Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families." - Pope John Paul II

We're not religious people - but does Tripp having the same birthday as St. Joseph means he will have his traits..... that wouldn't be a bad thing, not at all....