The Greatest Show on Earth

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For Adam’s birthday we threw him a circus party and invited 25 of his closest friends.

I figured since this was the last year Adam would be an only child he deserved something a little special.

Being s a circus party and all we needed lots of popcorn, animal crackers, and balloons and candy in all colors.  Luckily I had Randy, Maria and Grandma Yuyu to help me set up. 

 

We had the party downstairs in our buidling (25 kids in our apartment just seemed crazy) and because we’re in the Philippines the nicest guy from housekeeping helped me make a big top out of crepe paper and even seemed to enjoy making it. 

When we brought Adam down he didn’t know what to take in first, the balloon twister who was making balloon animals, the candy jars (he’s had swedish fish exactly once before and recognized them IMMEDIATELY- definitely my child), the popcorn or the balloons.  Then once his friends started arriving he loved every second. We took a couple minutes to take some quick pictures before it got too hectic.  There was no prying that bag of popcorn out of his little paws.

 Adam’s nanny Maria

Then Adam went off to play with his friends.  It was like he knew it was his party.  He got right into everything, hugging his frends hello,  coloring, singing and dancing.  We had two ladies from a local daycare come and sing songs and the kids LOVED IT!

Adam saying hello to his friend Yuanyun. 

Adam and his best friend Arlo catching up on life.

Watching Adam sing and dance with all of his friends was one of the best things I’ve ever seen.  Look at that smile!

 
I was nervous we wouldnt have enough food but of course we had more than enough! We made pasticchio, spinach pies (always a hit), egg salad sandwiches, fruit skewers and potato salad.  I was told at a typical Filipono birthday party they serve hotdog and marshmallow on a stick (the same stick…), I glad we went with fruit instead.
Before we knew it it was time for cake! We’ve been practicing all week and Adam loved this moment the most I think of the whole party!

Actually that moment is probably tied with this moment. 

 
 This is the face of a savvy two year old!

But as much as he loved this chocolate cake, when I asked he still gave me a bite 🙂 Such a sweetie. 

 
 A side of cupcake to go with my chocolate cake, don’t mind if I do.

Here’s a picture of me and my friend Allison, who has become my closest friend here.  She lives a couple floors down and it’s been so fun having such a great friend live so close!

But this picture, this has to be my favorite picture of the whole party.  The nannies all asked if they could take a picture with Randy…because he looks like Vin Diesel.  I don’t think Randy realized why this picture was requested until after the fact, but he’s such a good sport he didn’t mind.

After all the excitement wee decided to wait until Monday to open all of Adam’s presents. Adam got some great stuff!  We are so lucky to have such amazin friends and family in our loves who care about Adam so much!


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