(This is a super backdated post of L's birthday celebration in 2012. This post has always been nagging at me to complete it, so I decided to end my misery and get it out before he turns 6 this year.) Year 2012, specifically between the months of June to September, was an especially hectic one for us as the kids wanted a celebration...

When Alicia from Beanie N Us started a Birthday Blast blog hop, I joined in the fun and wrote about Ch's watermelon-themed birthday celebration.   What will you think of when a 7 year old girl tells you that she wants to celebrate her birthday? I would probably think about pretty princesses, fairies or some cartoon character related birthday theme. Yes yes. I hear you....

Birthday celebrations are always a simple affair in my family. Just a simple family meal with a slice of cake and a candle. But this year, we broke the tradition and had three themed birthday celebrations in a row! It all started with a watermelon-themed birthday party for Ch in July. L saw all the fun we had planning for Ch's party and requested...