We celebrated his birthday on the Saturday preceding with a huge party here at the house. Most of his friends came, there were 18 kids total (that includes my 3). As they came in, we directed them into the dining room to make their own paper airplane (we supplied crayons and stickers for them to decorate). Then they got to see how well their planes flew! That was a cacophony!! All those kids so excited and running around flying their planes.
Then we directed them to go sit in the library for a puppet show. The guy who did the puppet show was fantastic (he was the same one that we hired for Clara's 5th birthday). The kids just laughed and laughed. It doesn't matter that the puppets are showing their age or that the guy is well past retirement age or that he uses the word "butt" too much... he is well worth the price!
After the puppet show, it was time for cake and ice cream. I made him a rocket cake with outer space cupcakes that turned out pretty cute. But, the look on Lucas' face as everybody sang "Happy Birthday" to him was completely priceless... he was in his happy place for sure! I really think that he loved all the attention... that everything was focused on him.
After cake and ice cream, the kids played a few rounds of Duck, Duck, Goose and Musical Chairs. Such simple games, such a wealth of entertainment!
Lucas loved his party, but the festivities didn't end there. On his actual birthday, Monday, they celebrated at school and I brought in L-U-C-A-S cookies for him to share with his class. Then that evening, we took him to the restaurant of his choice, Austin Grill, then back home for family presents.
Happy 5th Birthday, Lucas!
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