Between all of the craziness and hustle of the holidays, there is a very special someone firmly planted in the center of it all. On December 28th, my littlest little turned 9!
Here’s my guy in his sweet-silly glory posing with the pom-pom yoda his big brother made him for Christmas. (aww!) I gave him the R2D2 hat for his birthday and he hasn’t taken it off since! It is perfect for his personality.
This little penguin stuffie was his gift to his big brother. He hand made it with very little assistance from me. When I asked if he’d like to sew part of it on my machine, I was told that he preferred not to use any machinery for this gift and that “stitching is a wonderful art”. That’s my boy! 🙂 *gush* I have to say, these two handmade gifts between brothers have to be the absolute best gifts this Christmas.
The newly 9 year old insisted on a Harry Potter party to celebrate his day and we happily obliged. He planned the whole thing: Broom decorating followed by broom racing in the park. A potions class complete with special labels on interesting jars full of elixirs (gatorade) and test tubes filled with “powers” (pop-rocks). Each child brought home their own mason jar full of their custom concoction.
After a pizza lunch and a Harry Potter sock puppet show (performed by big brother from behind the couch) we served Golden Snitch cupcakes (with Butter Leaf cookies for wings!) My guy was in heaven and said it was his best birthday ever. For the win!
Tonight we say farewell to 2010! Thank you for helping to make my 2010 a fun and memorable year. I appreciate your visits and cherish your comments. Here’s to a healthy and happy 2011 for us all!
Happy New Year!
Betz, you are so clever. I love all the party details, and think its so sweet that it was such a handmade birthday. Happy new year!!!
I am so going to make a pom pom Yoda for my husband. Thank you for sharing these wonderful gifts!
Great presents!! Happy New Year!!
Birthday wishes to the birthday boy, what a great party!
Happy New Year Betz, it has been lovely visiting you here! 🙂
Vivienne x
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“Happy New Year!”
Have a Fab 2011!
oxoxo,
Jessi
I have recently found your wonderful website/Blog. I look forward to reading it each morning! On morning that you do bless us with something new, I take that time to read older blogs of yours.
Thank you for the wonderful ideas and what an art you have.
Your kids are very lucky and so are you to have such wonderful kids.
Please keep up with your wonderful blog/website!
Janie from Clovis, CA
Oh my Gosh – How creative. I will definitely be making some of these Yoda’s!!
I love Yoda!!! And the penguin is qute too! Lovley boys you have!
Wow My husband turned 70 on the 28th I think even he would have enjoyed that party. No broom riding for him,He got a new knee for Christmas and is home recuperating.I think he’d like trying a little yoda class. Thanks for a great year Betz.
What a wonderful birthday!!! I love the R2D2 hat, my son has just gotten into Star Wars (hard!) and would love that hat too! The golden snitch cupcakes are genius – you’re so smart! Happy Birthday to your sweet boy!
Hi Betz,
Happy Birthday to your littlest! What a fantastic party and those handmade gifts are just so perfectly wonderful. I just came over from twitter and also wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts as you begin this new year in such a tender place. Good wishes for you MIL.
All my love,
Maya
What a lucky boy! And how cool is it that he recognizes it and tells you so.
Love that R2D2 hat *and* the darling little Yoda!
I’m a new follower and I’m enjoying your blog. Thank you,
Sharon
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That is the coolest birthday party EVER!
Love it!
What a sweet post! Your site is very encouraging for a newbie crafter like myself and your sons’ efforts ampliyfy that encouragement. Thanks for sharing!
My daughter turns 6 this month and asked this weekend if she could have a Harry Potter birthday party. I was at a loss as to what to do so your post is very timely! Thanks for sharing!
So jealous that your boys like to craft. Mine aren’t so into it. The Yoda is the cutest thing ever! And I might have to steal some of those ideas for a Harry Potter Birthday – what fun!!
Oh I love the R2D2 hat!!! I have all girls and though we love Leia (and have made really cool buns, robots and creatures are so much fun!