Joseph is 5!

Joseph had very specific requests for his birthday this year. It was the first time he planned a party for himself.  He wanted:
-2 friends

-a pinata

-a helium balloon attached to his chair

-a Toy Story cake with figures on it (we already owned the figures)

-a game

-lots of desserts: cake, brownies AND chocolate chip cookies

-and a present that was new (NOT something we already had at home, he said)

The pinata was a small miracle find.  I didn't want to spend $20 on an empty pinata at Walmart, so we went to Party City, where they only cost 12.99. But then the clerk showed me one that was on clearance for $5. I'll take it, I said.  I went up to the cash register and she almost in a whisper said: "It's 50 cents! Oh, plus tax, so 54 cents." What a deal. I was going to cover it with Toy Story pictures, but Joseph was fine with the GI Joe Ninjas-so no extra work for me.  

He had a great day and loved his birthday.
We love you, Joseph!