Hudson's Very Gabba 2nd Birthday

So, our baby turned 2 last weekend. It was bittersweet. He is our baby. He's growing too fast. I just want it to slow down. He's so sweet at this age though. So loving, but so rough and tumble. I didn't baby him nearly as much as Madden and that has made him more self sufficient. Already at 2, I can see he has a determination about him to get things done..... his way. We joke and say how he's a true red head with his temper. As I write this though, of course, I am just prone to gush over how well behaved and great he is, really. Both my boths are wonderful. We are so very blessed. Thank you God for my beautiful boys and all the days, hours and minutes you have allowed me to be their mom. Thank you, Thank you!

So, I had this bright idea I wanted the Gabba characters one way or another.  After searching and then realizing there are no adult Gabba character costumes made.... anywhere.  Apparently, you can't rent them and you can't buy them unless you're willing to give your kidney.. (really expensive).  I looked and saw wall decals for sell for an obnoxious price as well.  39.99 a piece.  To me, that's too much.  My whole "you can do that" took over and before you know it, I was down 200 bucks at Hobby Lobby, a full on projector set up in my dining room and colored paper stuck to the walls.

So, it took all day, and I'm left with a few marks, dents, adhesive on the walls, but hey, I was planning on painting that wall anyway:)  Now just sooner, rather than later.  I'm usually not a big "commerical" theme planner when it comes to my kids parties.  They usually aren't "into" things on TV and such.  My other son had a fireman party this year, the firetruck came.  That was awesome but for some reason, Yo Gabba Gabba doesn't bother me at all.  It's a "cool" cartoon to me.  It sends good messages and even has a little bit of 80's music mixed in here and there.   Hudson took to Yo Gabba Gabba like I've never seen.  He LOVES it, so we figured why not?

Have you ever tried finding something Yo Gabba Gabba? It's very few and far between.... and the stuff you do find is overpriced by second marketers. I don't understand this really. It's on Nick Jr., you'd think they market the show like every other show. Anyway, here are a couple pics from the party. Hope you enjoy:)

He saw the wall characters when he woke up that morning.  He was dancing and pointing.  It was the cutest thing!

Brobee, Muno and Todee... our special guests :)

The treat boxes and my centerpiece

Lil Hud man

He wanted to touch them

the hats and blowers and a cool painting I got from an artist on Ebay.  Very talented guy.  Great shippping too.  Wish I could remember his name.....

The cake was an awesome creation by my Aunt.  That lady is truely gifted in whatever she does.

A few candies and pretzel sticks

Us with the birthday boy

Blowing out his candles

He loved the cake and that made me smile

Our family

and some pinata action

and Hudson's new ride....