For the love of Basketball
The day of Luke's Birthday ended up being one of the most miserable days of my life. I had the stomach flu and on top of that, I got to go and have a series shocks sent up and down my legs followed by 20+ needles poked up and down my legs. That's called a nerve study apparently. Not super fun...especially on top of a sick stomach. 
So Luke's party guests ended up being the uncles and Nana (who I was so grateful was here), along with brother, Dad and Mom. 
Luke's obsession with basketball provided a quick theme idea the day of. The original plan included Pirate Island and a pirate party. But we scrapped that idea and in a few short hours, the boys were taking swings at a basketball pinata and devouring store bought cupcakes and handfuls of candy. 
Then it was onto presents, also bought the day of the party. All these decisions included a trip to Toys R Us and Partyland following the nerve study, oh and I was still nursing that sick stomach... (I now know where the bathrooms in Toys R Us are).
Gifts were easy. He loves to color & read books. Enter the new easel, chalk, markers, and books. 
My very favorite present was one inspired by Nana. While Ryan and I were out gathering things for a party, Nana passed on a Hassman family tradition that I had forgotten about. When I was little, every sibling in my family would find something of their own to give to the birthday sibling. I think we passed around the same stuffed animals for years. So Nana told Max to find something of his that he could give to Luke and she helped him wrap it (along with all the gifts we bought).
So Luke's party guests ended up being the uncles and Nana (who I was so grateful was here), along with brother, Dad and Mom. Luke's obsession with basketball provided a quick theme idea the day of. The original plan included Pirate Island and a pirate party. But we scrapped that idea and in a few short hours, the boys were taking swings at a basketball pinata and devouring store bought cupcakes and handfuls of candy. Then it was onto presents, also bought the day of the party. All these decisions included a trip to Toys R Us and Partyland following the nerve study, oh and I was still nursing that sick stomach... (I now know where the bathrooms in Toys R Us are).
Gifts were easy. He loves to color & read books. Enter the new easel, chalk, markers, and books. 
My very favorite present was one inspired by Nana. While Ryan and I were out gathering things for a party, Nana passed on a Hassman family tradition that I had forgotten about. When I was little, every sibling in my family would find something of their own to give to the birthday sibling. I think we passed around the same stuffed animals for years. So Nana told Max to find something of his that he could give to Luke and she helped him wrap it (along with all the gifts we bought). What was gifted?
A piece of corn from his plastic food collection and a homemade card! And Luke was so excited. I am officially scrapping all future plans for over the top birthdays. This little 2 year old was just as happy as a clown with a pinata, some colors, and a piece of corn.
A piece of corn from his plastic food collection and a homemade card! And Luke was so excited. I am officially scrapping all future plans for over the top birthdays. This little 2 year old was just as happy as a clown with a pinata, some colors, and a piece of corn. 
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Do the guests get any better than that??
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