Tuesday, July 08, 2008

The I-don't-need-the-stress-of-a-birthday-party Post

I had a vision for the twins' second birthday party before they were born. When I can't sleep at night, I plan parties. It's cheaper then sleeping drugs but just as addictive. If I were to have two boys I decided to do a train themed birthday. The invitations would have steam coming out of the smoke stack saying, "Two, Two". For two girls I was going to have a ballerina "two two" (tutu) party. Boy girl twins was a harder theme to come up with. I decided on Noah's Arc, two by two. But on account that I have no home and we were leaving on a vacation the next morning I decided that a big party with a theme was mommy suicide. Instead we had a lovely day at Enchanted Forest. This hilly silly park was just perfect for giving the twins a fun celebration in honor of them and us surviving for two years.
We all headed to Red Robin for dinner and complimentary ice cream sundaes.

Rest up little girl, two is going to be hard.

14 comments:

Tiffany said...

Rest up Mommy, two could very well be hard! :)

LOVE the birthday shirts. Pheobe looks so much like you!

Happy birthday twin blessings!

Candi said...

I'm so proud of you for giving yourself the freedom to not stress over a themed party for the twins. You'll get your chance later, and the twins will not miss out on anything. Looks like everyone had a great day.

Michelle said...

So impressed with your ability to say no to yourself! I need that.

Angela said...

You definelty are a party planner!!!

Lindsay said...

Beautiful pictures of your beautiful twins :)

Happy Summer Rebecca - may you continue to enjoy it to the fullest!

crystalkupper said...

I wish I could have been there...I love EF! Have fun being two.

Ona said...

So fun. I'm slacking with her birthday pictures. We did simple this year:)

LizzyG said...

What cuties!!!

I hope you have a wonderful vacation.

Rachel said...

"Oh look, it's Phoebe and Jabe!" says Sawyer as she looks over my shoulder at the computer.
She had so much fun with the two year old twins! They are too precious!

Unknown said...

Looks like the stress free party was tons of fun!

Valerie of Momia said...

Okay, love the themes!!

You know what I do when I can't sleep? I make additions to our house. I have several plans in my head with various options. Now, if I could just find an architect to help me make this a reality. And $100,000....

I think it's great that you made a stress free birthday celebration!

Stefanie said...

Very cute and it was a perfect party!

I can't wait for the vacation photos...Are you unpacked yet? I got half way today!

We're going to have you three over for a reunion here soon complete with our signature drink, campfire, hand and foot game, and maybe a big wave reenactment in the hot tub?! Hee hee!

February Jill said...

Wish we could have been there but looks like you had lots of fun!
Happy birthday Phoebes and Jabie! This is what Elsa calls them. :)

Molly said...

Hilly, silly...that phrase just makes me smile and want to giggle. Seriously, you and Matt have such adorable gifts from God. Happy birthday to them!