Monday, December 9, 2013

The best Cars 2 birthday party in the history of the world



Max squealed his head off when he got the Cars 2 Talking Lightning McQueen, which he has been asking for daily for the last year. And then he was speechless as Dave unwrapped it and loaded the batteries. He hasn't let it out of his sight since, except for his party.

Lightning McQueen central 

Inspecting the cake to make sure it reads, "Max is getting a talking Lightning McQueen." Check!

He scored a strike!

We served pizza and red juice, aka wine. OK, it was punch.

Lightning McQueen piñata (of course). After everyone took a turn, Max pulled the strings and chocolate kisses and mini bars fell out.  

Taste test

We forgot to play Pin the 95 on Lightning McQueen at the bowling alley, so we did it at home.

Way to end the day: first snow!

It was a Good Day. He's already got next year's party planned: at home, with his favorite clown.


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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Wonderful! And that cake... wow, they did a good job!

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  2. UnknownDecember 9, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I'm glad it went well! Looks fun! I've never watched either of the Cars movies, how do they rank on a scale of Toy Story to Despicable Me in terms of animated movies that adults enjoy too?

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    1. Ellen SeidmanDecember 9, 2013 at 11:24 AM

      The first Cars movie was amusing enough, I found the second one overly complicated and not as fun. Despicable Me FAR more clever and interesting for adults, ditto for Toy Story! My all-time favorite Pixar, though, is Monsters Inc.

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    2. Mary LouDecember 9, 2013 at 12:49 PM

      Yeah, I found myself a bit disappointed with "Cars 2". And I love, love, love Mater, which, it was mostly all about!! Go figure. ;)
      --Raelyn

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    3. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      I just saw Monsters University a couple weekends ago. LOVED the collegiate atmosphere, especially the misfit toys fraternity house that was also their moms' house. Had me dying... Especially because MY mom drove me around during undergrad too ☺️ (see my post in yours about wishing for Max to drive independently).

      I think that alone makes it my current favorite alongside UP!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Happy Birthday Max!!!!!

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  4. PaulaDecember 9, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Wow! And pretty clever for them to put the text on the side of the cake!
    How will you ever top this? (Have you thought about doing weddings and bar mitzvahs??) :-)

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    1. Ellen SeidmanDecember 9, 2013 at 11:25 AM

      I will be planning his Cars 2 bar mitzvah in the near future, I am very sure!

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  5. BLOOM - Parenting Kids With DisabilitiesDecember 9, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Thrilled to see that a great time was had by all. xo

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  6. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I hope it was as good of a day for you as it was for max, I know birthdays are bittersweet. You are such an amazing mother! Big hugs. Happy birthday max!!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    I was thinking of Max yesterday, and wondering how his party went. What an amazing day. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  8. Kate from Chasing RainbowsDecember 9, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Happy Birthday, Lightning Max!! Your Mom ROCKS at birthday parties!! I'm very, very impressed... and it looks like it was a lot of fun!

    ps... I love your handsome haircut! :-)

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    1. Ellen SeidmanDecember 10, 2013 at 12:05 AM

      It was either get him a haircut, or he could no longer do schoolwork! xo

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  9. AZ ChapmanDecember 9, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Happy b day Max It looks like the party lived up to your expectations.

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  10. Mary LouDecember 9, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Ellen....
    "Max is getting a talking Lightning McQueen.". The cake truly does say that!! Crack. Me. Up!! ;-D
    "We served pizza and red juice, aka wine. OK, it was punch.". Crack. Me. Up!! ;-D
    "After everyone took a turn, Max pulled the strings and chocolate kisses and mini bars fell out.". That is one way to score the candy!! Max, I love your style!! ;)
    Birthday party snow!! Loving it, loving it!! ;-D
    Happy, happy, happy birthday, Max!! ;)
    --Raelyn

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  11. Paula KelleyDecember 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Awesome party!! It is so satisfying to make our special needs kids feel even more "special...as in "Wow, I had the coolest party ever!"

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    1. Ellen SeidmanDecember 10, 2013 at 12:06 AM

      And now, I have to figure out something equally fantastic for Sabrina—she's next month!

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  12. apulrangDecember 9, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Happy Birthday Max! I'm glad it wa a great day. I love your "roll with it" attitude.

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    1. Ellen SeidmanDecember 10, 2013 at 12:08 AM

      Yep, he rolled with it...because he told me every single day how to plan it! :)

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  13. CMSavage6December 9, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    This makes me smile! What a wonderful time.

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  14. stephanieDecember 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    What a wonderful, fantastic day!! Way to go momma!!

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    1. Ellen SeidmanDecember 10, 2013 at 12:09 AM

      Thank you! I tried! I think this was more involved than planning my wedding.

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  15. Sabrina SteylingDecember 9, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Looks like a blast! Happy Birthday Max!

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  16. SarahDecember 9, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    oh! So glad he had a wonderful day!

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  17. SylviaDecember 10, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Happy Birthday to Max! He looks so cute while waiting for his dad to get Lightning McQueen out of the box! I'll bet he was the happiest boy in the world that day!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Looks awesome! Everyone has a passion and it may be different from yours.

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  19. funtooshDecember 10, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Max looks so cute .. wishes to him .. god bless your sweet boy ... I guess he had a great time .. you have organised it so well ...
    Cheers !!

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Thanks for sharing!