~ The Invitation Card ~
Since Mat was so into Smurfs, we prepared a Smurf theme for his birthday this year.
~ The Cake ~
We tried to get a Smurf cake for him, with epic fail at first attempt. We browsed three bakeries and they didn't have this theme. They suggested us to give them a sample or picture for the decoration, and they would try copying it into the cake. Toys were not included, meaning we had to provide them too. We found this pretty cake from this site. Since the toys on that cake would cost us too much (yeah, we did find them available for sale at one store in Senayan City), we decided to use Mat's collection of Smurfs, courtesy of McDonald's Happy Meals.
Since Mat was so into Smurfs, we prepared a Smurf theme for his birthday this year.
~ The Cake ~
We tried to get a Smurf cake for him, with epic fail at first attempt. We browsed three bakeries and they didn't have this theme. They suggested us to give them a sample or picture for the decoration, and they would try copying it into the cake. Toys were not included, meaning we had to provide them too. We found this pretty cake from this site. Since the toys on that cake would cost us too much (yeah, we did find them available for sale at one store in Senayan City), we decided to use Mat's collection of Smurfs, courtesy of McDonald's Happy Meals.
Plus, Grandma bought a Baby Smurf for Mat to place on top of his cake, together with Papa Smurf.
We showed the cake picture and Mat's Smurfs to Venesia Bakery at Lippo Karawaci. They accommodated our request amazingly ..
~ The Souvenirs ~
We browsed many souvenir stores, looking for smurfy ones. Couldn't find it. So we changed the target. We started looking for the ones that could make customized or personalized souvenirs. Found it available from this site. We sent some images and wordings to them, alongside the names of Mat's cousins, classmates and teachers. They re-designed it. We were happy with these towels ..
We also prepared additional souvenirs, small packages of colourful jelly beans mixed with chocolate candies.
~ The Smurfday ~
Mat's 5th Birthday party started at 9.30 am. His teacher told the students a story of Mat, using his pictures aging from newborn to current.
Then Mat held a globe and walking around his birthday cake while his classmates and teachers singing "Happy Birthday". He blew the candles, cut the cake and shared it with two of his friends and with us as well.
Teacher conducted 6 round of musical chair games. I had prepared the gift bags consisted of bubble in bottles, cute name stickers and bookmarks, fancy mini paper punches and stamps. The good thing about me being a clutterer, I had a collection handy for last minute gifts. And knowing children were easy to please, the more cute things we tossed in the bag, the more excited they were to open it. The game was so funny, we saw students pushing each other to get the last seat. The music playing was the one for Mat's upcoming Christmas performance. So there he was .. dancing at the background .. with his younger friend, Christine, joining in.
Snack time started after the game. Mat's birthday cake slices were distributed to all students. I placed one icing flower/pumpkin/lettuce/pineapple to decorate each plate. The way kids been puzzled and wondered if they could eat that was priceless. Of course it's edible.
As mentioned above, a Christmas performance was coming. The kids had been practising after school everyday, and this day was not an exception. Mat was so secretive about his dance, he'd been keeping it from us all this time, he wanted us to see it for the first time on the performance day. But now we got a sneak preview. We saw Mat dancing to Crazy Frog's "Last Christmas" and "Jingle Bells". (For the real performances, click here and here).
The celebration ended with Mat calling for his friends one by one and gave them the souvenirs. Then we headed back home, presents awaited for him to open. He was excited and happy for the day. We were, too.
Happy 5th Smurfday, Mathieu!
~ The Smurfday ~
Mat's 5th Birthday party started at 9.30 am. His teacher told the students a story of Mat, using his pictures aging from newborn to current.
Then Mat held a globe and walking around his birthday cake while his classmates and teachers singing "Happy Birthday". He blew the candles, cut the cake and shared it with two of his friends and with us as well.
Teacher conducted 6 round of musical chair games. I had prepared the gift bags consisted of bubble in bottles, cute name stickers and bookmarks, fancy mini paper punches and stamps. The good thing about me being a clutterer, I had a collection handy for last minute gifts. And knowing children were easy to please, the more cute things we tossed in the bag, the more excited they were to open it. The game was so funny, we saw students pushing each other to get the last seat. The music playing was the one for Mat's upcoming Christmas performance. So there he was .. dancing at the background .. with his younger friend, Christine, joining in.
Snack time started after the game. Mat's birthday cake slices were distributed to all students. I placed one icing flower/pumpkin/lettuce/pineapple to decorate each plate. The way kids been puzzled and wondered if they could eat that was priceless. Of course it's edible.
As mentioned above, a Christmas performance was coming. The kids had been practising after school everyday, and this day was not an exception. Mat was so secretive about his dance, he'd been keeping it from us all this time, he wanted us to see it for the first time on the performance day. But now we got a sneak preview. We saw Mat dancing to Crazy Frog's "Last Christmas" and "Jingle Bells". (For the real performances, click here and here).
The celebration ended with Mat calling for his friends one by one and gave them the souvenirs. Then we headed back home, presents awaited for him to open. He was excited and happy for the day. We were, too.
Happy 5th Smurfday, Mathieu!
It seems like yesterday when you were born, when everything about you was so tiny. I'm taking this moment to recall a tribute ..
You're definitely smurfin' there, my boy.
His fingers are so tiny, so marvelously perfect. Soon they will reach out to touch the smiling faces of everyone around him. These little hands will explore, discover and bring the world to him for his inspection and delight. With these hands he will throw balls, capture bugs and build castles in the sand. He will use them to open books and unlock the doors to knowledge. These are the hands that may someday sculpt, make music or cuddle children of his own. His hands are so tiny now, and yet within them lie the future and the fulfillment of all his precious dreams. So hold him gently and watch with pride as he reaches out in love and joy to all of life.
You're definitely smurfin' there, my boy.
1 comments:
Happy Birthday, Mat! you're definitely a smurf-rocking boy :)
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