August requested a Star Wars birthday party this year, switching after initially wanting it to feature dinosaurs. (I think Brandon was just as excited about the theme as the guest of honor was.) Our party decorations consisted of balloons, and many, many Star Wars toys. Everywhere. A lot of them were Brandon’s, from when he was a kid.
His backpack’s got jets. He’s Boba the Fett.
And Eleanor is a young Jedi with the eye of the tiger.
I tried to get the cat, Kili, in on the action too. Those Yoda ears didn’t stay put for long.
We had soup and sandwiches, followed by cake of course. Han Solo frozen in carbonite = best birthday cake ever. (Reuter’s always does a great job.)
Our little guy is three!
28 comments
Hope Baker
Bravo! Très très joli!
Sheila@Chinaberry
A blast to the past with a Star Wars birthday party. Glad to see there are little kids who are still into that. And loved the backpack!
Cassi
He was actually just Boba Fett. It was Jabba *the* Hutt :)
Erin Godbey
My hubby would love this party! I just did an 8-bit Mario theme for his 30th.
That MC Chris reference totally made me giggle. ;)
Alana
Oh my gosh! 3 already? These babies!!! Sad/happy. It goes so fast.
The party looks fantastic and Eleanor really seems like she means business with her light saber. I wouldn’t mess with her!
Jen
How can he be three already?! Happy birthday August! Eleanor’s faces just kill me!
dawn @ peek photography + design
ahhhh, my little man turns three on the 18th. I remember sitting and reading your blog post right after August was born and being jealous you were done being pregnant while I sat there all bloated and feeling disgusting :)
happy birthday, August… I love your cake!
Making it Lovely
Ha! I remember that feeling all too well.
lfw1031
Adorable kids/great job! I love the cake. I remember my early birthday parties fondly. The extra effort that parents put in to make parties unique (which is different from over the top/expensive) will always be appreciated – especially if August & Eleanor go on to have their own children.
The cat, however, is plotting revenge…
Jessica
awesome party! adorable (and fierce) kids!
and the MC Chris reference made my day. I bounty hunt for Jaba Hut to finance my ‘vette…. so epic. thanks for that!
Making it Lovely
Glad someone caught that! :)
Amber
Awww, so cute. I love the photo of Eleanor with the eye of the tiger.
Christine
Great theme, Happy Birthday!!! :-)
Sarah W
That cake is amazing! Great party, and Happy Birthday August!
Sarah
This is adorable!
Elena
This is so cute. My oldest brother (he will be 50 this March) has every Star Wars toy he was ever bought since the 70’s and a large amount he’s collected on his own throughout his adulthood. This brings back so many memories for me from my youth. Every Christmas Eve he would do “puppet” shows using his action figures. Oddly enough, Princess Leia was always cooking breakfast for all he men. LOL! It was the 70’s.
jbhat
Happy Birthday to August! And next year, may the FOURS be with you. For now, you’ll just have the THREES. :)
jbhat
Making it Lovely
Ha!
Meghan
I can’t believe I have been reading your blog so long that I am amazed that he is 3. I remember when it was just Eleanor. Happy Birthday August!
Jessica S.
That…CAKE! Was that supposed to be a little Han Solo in the icing? Or, was it supposed to depict August? Either way, the concept and detailing was really clever.
Making it Lovely
Han Solo, of course, frozen in carbonite! That cake cracked me up.
Laura @ Rather Square
Time flies, doesn’t it? That cake is awesome!
Making it Lovely
It goes so fast.
Rachael
Wow! It all looks great. I especially love the cake. My soon-to-be 3 year old son keeps asking for a “white raisin” party (AKA the yogurt covered raisins that are his favorite treat). Somehow, I don’t think it will look anywhere nearly as amazing. Got any ideas, though?
Making it Lovely
I love that kids ask for the weirdest things. So… lots of white ovals all over, like polka dots?
Katie
Oh this is great! Interestingly enough, my fiance’s 30th birthday party was Star Wars themed.
Virginia (The Heartographer)
I have one of those partners too. :) Mine’s not hardcore Star Wars, but it’s entirely possible we’ll have an RPG-themed party someday.
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