Landry's Birthday Fiesta~
When I was trying to get Landry's birthday party figured out I was at a complete loss as to what I should do for her party. I am not a huge fan of character parties mainly because they are hard to do without looking cheesy. After much pondering, I finially decided that there really wasn't a decision to be made. Her favorite thing in the whole wide world is a Dora the Explorer and that is what she was going to have at her party. I found a company that would make a customized video with her in it and ordered it right away. Once I found that I decided that I would have a concessio
n stand complete with Dora Dollars and Boots Bucks so each child could purchase their own snacks for the Saturday Matinee at the Mader house. We had a nacho bar, chimichangas, taquitos and a HUGE Dora cake with Landry's picture on it and a lifesize Dora and Diego mural to help celebrate. We had life size Dora balloons, a coloring activity and tons of people to celebrate with us. It was a wonderful day and she loved her Mexican Fiesta Dora themed birthday party. I never thought she would be so attached to something as she is Dora but she wants to watch her EVERY day....several times a day. We have had to cut down on her viewings because I think she would watch 10 episodes a day if we would let her! We now have a library of 88 episodes on the DVR....and she has seen them all. I am not a huge fan of her watching TV at all but she did come to me one day and could say all of her numbers from 1-10 in SPANISH without messing up once. She still hasn't mastered the English version yet without skipping a number or two so she must be getting something out of it.
n stand complete with Dora Dollars and Boots Bucks so each child could purchase their own snacks for the Saturday Matinee at the Mader house. We had a nacho bar, chimichangas, taquitos and a HUGE Dora cake with Landry's picture on it and a lifesize Dora and Diego mural to help celebrate. We had life size Dora balloons, a coloring activity and tons of people to celebrate with us. It was a wonderful day and she loved her Mexican Fiesta Dora themed birthday party. I never thought she would be so attached to something as she is Dora but she wants to watch her EVERY day....several times a day. We have had to cut down on her viewings because I think she would watch 10 episodes a day if we would let her! We now have a library of 88 episodes on the DVR....and she has seen them all. I am not a huge fan of her watching TV at all but she did come to me one day and could say all of her numbers from 1-10 in SPANISH without messing up once. She still hasn't mastered the English version yet without skipping a number or two so she must be getting something out of it. The other part of her party was that I decided to have a Book Party to benefit the Blair E. Batson Children
's Hospital. I asked that each child bring two books. One for Landry's library and one for the children at the hospital. We are going to have a play date and deliver the books to the hospital. I don't expect her to have to share all of her birthdays but she is so blessed and has so much right now that I thought it was a great way to share with those who are les
s fortunate. It was a great success too! We have about 30 books to take to the hospital and I couldn't be more proud of the friends that helped us make this such a wonderful occasion.
's Hospital. I asked that each child bring two books. One for Landry's library and one for the children at the hospital. We are going to have a play date and deliver the books to the hospital. I don't expect her to have to share all of her birthdays but she is so blessed and has so much right now that I thought it was a great way to share with those who are les
s fortunate. It was a great success too! We have about 30 books to take to the hospital and I couldn't be more proud of the friends that helped us make this such a wonderful occasion.The day was capped off by my alma mater, Alabama, getting their first Heisman Trophy so I was just beside myself with joy on this long, wonderfully fun day. I am so proud of the things I have witnessed in her over these last two years. I am amazed at the love I have in my heart for this wonder of mine. I thank God every day for giving me the greatest gift I have ever known...my sweet Landry.
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