For his 12th birthday party we rented a skating a rink. Which was about as expensive as those bounce house places people do for toddlers. Okay maybe a little more. But honestly it was SO WORTH IT. We had a lightly inspired ‘Disco-Funk’ theme. And it started with the invitation. Which was a WEBSITE. Cuz that is how we roll in the Massura home. We like to ‘tech it up’ when possible. Jack asked for one thing for his birthday. A very very specific pair of shoes. A pair of shoes that were sold out in every state and every country. But magically grandma found them and saved the day.
In honor of one of Jack’s favorite foods, we had a sandwich bar along with the many bowls of assorted candy, chips and basic stuff-that-is-bad-for-you- but-is-expected-at-a-party. My good friend Kristi came. She is that friend you say ‘oh no I don’t need any help’ and she knows you are lying and she comes and helps anyway. AND I hired her 12 yr old daughter to make the cupcakes (she has a new business The Cuppycake Company) and WOW they were delicious and beautiful.
The best part was the kids. All just wonderful children. Funny, polite, silly kids. I love watching Jack interact with his peeps.
They like him.
And nothing NOTHING makes a mom feel better than to see that.
It’s over and I so relieved.
Just in time to get sad. HE’S TWELVE?
My baby?
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This looks like it was so much fun! I love that Jack has his arm around Tucker in the group photo. Not many boys would be like that. Big Jack fan–huge!
I’ve never been more bummed that I’m not twelve.
Steve’s not 12? Huh.
(just kidding)
WOW can you ever throw a party!
As a mom of two boys, I am happy to see there are fun options for parties in my future. My oldest is turning 8 so we are going to do a “mature” sea mammal party this year. After going to Seaworld, he is all about saving the whales. This one will be a challenge!
Wow Marcy!! I Love hearing about Jack’s party and I love the picture of the kids!! I remember 12! It was so fun – still innocent enough to throw caution to the wind and have a great time!! I love that his BEST friend is his brother too! Enjoy this year Masura Family!!
The part I love the most is when they got home with all the birthday gift money
Jack says ” we’re gonna count our money!” meaning he and TUCK’s money. Amazing duo those two.
happy birthday jack!
Wow. I don’t remember looking that good at 12 (referring to the front row of gorgeous gals!)
Maybe it was the torquoise eyeliner and frosty lip gloss from wet and wild….hmmm….
Looks like a great time!