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My name is Jenn, and I'm 26 years old and married to a wonderful man named Daniel. Together we have a five year old daughter named Alyssa and an autistic four year old boy named Ryan. You can find my personal blog at jenn.nu.

Name: Alyssa
Age: 5
Birthday: 10/27/04

Name: Ryan
Age: 4
Birthday: 07/26/06

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Alyssa’s third birthday is right around the corner! Like other years, we are doing a themed birthday party. Her first birthday was themed in Winnie the Pooh. Her second birthday was themed in Blue’s Clues. For her third birthday, we settled on the shimmering butterfly theme that Party City carries:

Even though it was a bit early to do so, I purchased all the Shimmering Butterfly party supplies we’ll need back in August. My closet is stuffed with bags containing plates, bowls, cups, napkins, balloons, streamers, a centerpiece, and a few other odds and ends. The invitations went out several weeks ago. With the exception of Dan’s uncle O, and Danielle and her husband Matt, everyone we invited will be attending.

Now I need to think of food! Ryan’s birthday was in July, so naturally we took the easy route and had barbecue fare – burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, and all of the fixings. But for a very late October birthday? My mom and I were tossing around ideas including macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, meatballs and perhaps sandwich items. Any suggestions? I need to have enough food on hand to feed about fifteen people, all of whom have healthy appetites!

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