Monday, July 26, 2010

Big Brother Party

Since before Nash was born, I knew that I wanted to have a little Big Brother Party for Quinn. I wanted to wait until some of the newness wore off to celebrate how special it was that he was now Nash’s Big Brother.

So, Sunday, when Matt took Q to church, Nash and I got ready for the event. We made cupcakes, decorated the table, hung streamers and went to get balloons. We also put out the special trophy that we had ordered.

Sadly, Quinn had a rough Sunday morning…wondering why Mommy & Nash couldn’t come to church too…and really missing Daddy during his class time. So, it was the prefect day to celebrate him.

When he walked in the door, he thought it was a birthday and immediately asked where the presents were. But, when he saw the trophy and fun cupcakes (and got a little “talkin’ to” from his Daddy) he seemed to truly appreciate his special party. Thomps & Big Bro Party 005  Thomps & Big Bro Party 009 Thomps & Big Bro Party 010 Thomps & Big Bro Party 016Thomps & Big Bro Party 012 Thomps & Big Bro Party 013   Thomps & Big Bro Party 018 Thomps & Big Bro Party 021 The cutest thing about the trophy was that it had two stars…a big one and a little one. We told him that the BIG star was for him and the baby one was for Nash. He was so proud of that and immediately ran over to Nash to explain the significance of the stars. So sweet. Thomps & Big Bro Party 022   After filling out some pages of Quinn’s Big Brother Book and good naps were had by all, we went outside for some Silly String fun! Quinn’s faces were priceless and the mess we made was HUGE! We may forever have silly string remnants in our yard and on our sidewalk…oh well…it was worth it! Thomps & Big Bro Party 027  Thomps & Big Bro Party 029 Thomps & Big Bro Party 030 Thomps & Big Bro Party 032 Thomps & Big Bro Party 037 Thomps & Big Bro Party 046Thomps & Big Bro Party 040 Thomps & Big Bro Party 045  Thomps & Big Bro Party 050 Thomps & Big Bro Party 051 Thomps & Big Bro Party 052I am truly so thankful for the big brother that Quinn already is to Nash. And, I loved celebrating him today!!!

9 comments:

Tiffany said...

That is a great idea! You have an adorable family. :)

Jen said...

What a great idea! You make everything so special!!!

The Buchanan Family said...

What a great idea to make the older sibling feel special too!

Jessica said...

What a cute idea! You are so creative & I know that made Quinn feel extra special!

Meredith said...

I loved seeing y'all today and getting to hold your sweet, noisy little man and see his precious big brother!!!! What cute boys! I LOVE this idea and I'll have to do this with Reid - such a great way to foster a positive sibling relationship!!!!

Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family) said...

I love this idea!!!! You are such a great mom!

thewagnerfamily said...

Awesome! I was wondering if you would do this for Quinn. I can't wait until I have a reason to throw a big brother party for my little guy. Right now, his first birthday party is in the works!

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Jamie said...

I've been a follower for awhile but don't comment often; however I love your blog! This is the sweetest idea! I love how during your entire pregnancy and now after, you have always made Quinn feel so special! You are such a great Mom!

Melody said...

this is such a great idea, and I love the fact that it made the precious big brother feel so special. I just may have to borrow the idea when my little one arrives soon. love your blog :)

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