In Hawaii first birthday parties are a very special and are celebrated lavishly. Chris and I decided to have Kyle's baptism and first birthday party together to simplify as much as possible since we wanted to invite everyone who has been so supportive and helpful to our little family and business. It ended up on April 13-a full month after his real birthday so everyone in the family could attend. The baptism was at Saint Anthony's Church in Laupahoehoe and the service was performed by Kyle's own grandfather, deacon Larry (Chris' dad). It was a beautiful morning and a beautiful service with the sermon focusing on how we as parents are "sheppards" to all the children in our lives and the congregation's youth performed a little song. Tom, my step dad, is Kyle's godfather and Lawrie Ann, Chris' sister, is his godmother. Kyle did great until the very end when he got really tired and had had enough!
Then it was directly on to the party at our 50's restaurant which is conveniently just down the road from the church. We fed about 100 of our friends and family a breakfast buffet (special thanks to mom, Carol, and auntie Myrna who spend days preparing the food and cooking) and sang "Happy Birthday" with a giant fish-themed cake....all while Kyle slept in the King's Room! That kid can sleep through a riot! The guest of honor woke up just in time to have a roaring good time with a bunch of balloons.
The kids were occupied playing outside with an automatic bubble machine (good fun at your next party!). We had friends and family come from Oahu and Kona and most of the Laupahoehoe community was there. It was a great party but boy are we glad it's over! A huge thanks to everyone who helped out with babysitting, decorating, planning, cooking, serving and cleaning up! We could not have done it with out all of you!
Then it was directly on to the party at our 50's restaurant which is conveniently just down the road from the church. We fed about 100 of our friends and family a breakfast buffet (special thanks to mom, Carol, and auntie Myrna who spend days preparing the food and cooking) and sang "Happy Birthday" with a giant fish-themed cake....all while Kyle slept in the King's Room! That kid can sleep through a riot! The guest of honor woke up just in time to have a roaring good time with a bunch of balloons.
The kids were occupied playing outside with an automatic bubble machine (good fun at your next party!). We had friends and family come from Oahu and Kona and most of the Laupahoehoe community was there. It was a great party but boy are we glad it's over! A huge thanks to everyone who helped out with babysitting, decorating, planning, cooking, serving and cleaning up! We could not have done it with out all of you!
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