Thursday, June 21, 2012

On Angry Birds and Turning Six

Talmage narrowed down his ultimate birthday party theme to .... Angry Birds (said the video-game-less, app-less son).  Angry Birds?  Why are they angry?  ... Which reminds me of a cartoon:
Whereupon he schooled his mother on the Angry Bird Cast of Characters and how it all works.  I assume his knowledge is a by-product of the Public Education System -- more specifically, "riding the bus."

His wish was partly accommodated.  I made him an Angry Bird cake and he made a Pig pinata -- but the rest of the party was pure Classic.  In summary:

1.  Kids painted potatoes and made potato cars while waiting for everyone to arrive.
2.  Flannel-board, participatory rendition of Three Billy Goats Gruff and then they dressed up and practiced their parts for a ...
3.  Movie version.  They did that three times, to get the various needed cuts and opportunities to be other characters, per their request.  After edits,  this will serve as an heirloomic party favor.
4.  Treasure hunt
5.  Pig Pinata
6.  Lunch/cake/etc.


Figuring out the clues

Treasure!!!!  Love Talmage's expression.

Disemboweling the Pig Pinata: scrambling for the loot.

A Polite, Delightful Afternoon Luncheon Turns Ugly: "Hand over your wallet, er, .. hot dog."

Look what the Internet can teach you to do.  My favorite one is the king pig.






And how does it feel to be six?  That's what I asked the Man of the Hour.  He said, "I'm not six, yet."


2 comments:

Donette said...

Yay! Happy b-day T!!! Some day I will get on the ball and remember to send cards to all my nieces and nephews! Amazing cake Robin!!!!

Paula said...

Wow, what a cake!! That must have taken a lot of time and patience. I Luv the Angry Birds. Looks like a fun party. Great shot of T's excitement over the treasure box. It makes me wonder what's in there!?! Even better...his classic comment on turning 6! Talmage for sure.