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1.20.2015

Bowling with Buddies


Want to know a secret about 4 year old boys and how to be the coolest mom ever? All you need is two things:

Party blowers and whoopee cushions.

I learned this on Sunday after throwing together a casual, last-minute birthday party for Drew. No pinterest decorations or elaborate themes with a huge cake. I mean the kid was just as Disney World but we still wanted to have something in Ohio to celebrate him turning 4. And who doesn't love bowling?

I literally threw together Drew's "party" on the way home from the airport after our vacation and invited just a few of his friends to celebrate. Just rented a lane, had some water and cookies and fun favors.

And this was the face that resulted. Sheer joy.



Drew's little girlfriend who couldn't make the party even brought him a cupcake over later and sang to him. I'd say he had a great day.


Friends and whoopee cushions. That's all he needed. And with all the tantrums and fits we've had lately, this momma desperately needed to see that smile. #winwin


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11 comments:

  1. Amanda {Tickled Pink}January 20, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Adorable!!! Hopefully fewer theatrics and tantrums!!! ;)

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  2. gillian claireJanuary 20, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    We had a bowling birthday party for Roman this year as well! It was the first time I've ever done a birthday party anywhere besides our house. It was great and I enjoyed it so much more than a pinterest-party!

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  3. JenJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    This looks like so much fun!!!!

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  4. V @ X-tremely VJanuary 21, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    What a great idea! I will be keeping this in mind for Xavier's birthday :)

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  5. Desiree MackeJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    We're doing something along the same lines for M's big day. While I love the party planning the thought of executing it exhausts me more than I already am. Ooof.

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  6. MandieJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Simple is sometimes better & to him, the fancy stuff wouldn't have mattered anyway - looks like he had a great day. Good for him & good for you! Way to go, Mom! :)

    Mandie ~ http://badbrewpack.blogspot.com/

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  7. JulieJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    He looks so happy! I can't believe he's 4. It's like they're actual kids now. Happy birthday Drew! :)

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  8. Traci@TheHallwayJanuary 21, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Perfection!!

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  9. SarahJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Love it! Who needs Pinterest-worthy parties anyway?!

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  10. KellyJanuary 22, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    I think simple is better! Blakely loves bowling and asks me at least once a week if we can go. Good job mama!

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  11. NatalieJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Aww he looked like he was having a blast!

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