Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream, Make it the Coolest Birthday that I've Ever Seen!

Hey all of my candy eatin', year of London watchin', cake smashin', Birthday partying Peeps! So the week of my Birthday finally arrived after much preparation on Mama and Daddy's end, and my Folks explained to me all of the fun Birthday festivities that they had planned for Me! I could not quite "see" what the Parentals were explaining, but I definitely dreamed of what my perfect celebration would look like...

I would wear a snappy and snazzy outfit consisting of red and white polka dot suspenders with a matching bow tie; and no "Birthday Worthy" outfit would be complete without a cap with a coordinating pair of knickers.

The location of my event would be at "Mickey's Clubhouse"... or Noni's Clubhouse transformed into the Mouse's House!

I would walk- okay, I could be carried- into the Clubhouse on the day of my party, and on every table would be centerpieces that were shaped in the iconic visions of the 3 musketeers- Mickey, Donald and Goofy- and adorning the very top would be a personalized Mouseketeer hat... with no other than "LONDON" stamped on it! My first set of LONDON Mouska-Ears!

Every one of my mine and Mickey's Guests would have their own balloon tied to their chair... Someone's cheeks would be hurtin' pretty good after blowin' all of those puppies up!

And at each place setting would be a Mickey plate, napkin, set of "Ears", a Candy Treat box that would have pictured the Fab Four (Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Pluto) and the Plastic Ware would need to be presented brilliantly, each utensil a differing color tied together with a Mickey Head silhouette perfectly placed on top. You've got to excuse my dreams, they are super duper detailed.

Over the scrumptious lunch buffet table (preferably catered by the delicious 24 Carrots Catering Company), I would love to have a "Happy 1st Birthday" Banner... just in case my guests were wondering what we all were celebratin'!

My Clubhousin' Guests would find themselves "Mickey-ized" by wearing their own pair of Mouse Ears in addition to the several other "Snazz-tastic" activities being offered at the Bash such as...

The variety of Clubhouse episodes airing on the one and only Pluto Presents Mickey Television set...

Goofy's Treats Station filled with all sorts of goodies ranging from giant sized gum balls, to Skittles, chocolate candies, Starbursts, yummy for everyone's tummy Gummy Bears, Twizzlers and Swirl Lollipops- which most can't resist!

And what if Donald Duck made an appearance at my Birthday? He could be in charge of the Drink Station...  "Donald's Drinks"... that has a "Quack-a-riffic" ring to it, doesn't it?

I like to think of myself as a thoughtful sort of Kid, and I would love for everyone to see all of my Adventures that I have had over the past year... If only Daddy could put together a small feature film of, well... Me...

And then, in my Dream of a Party, right as my Movie was coming to a close, Mama and Daddy would head up the most popular song sung at any Birthday Celebration... for those who have not guessed it, that Grammy winning tune is "Happy Birthday to London"...

And as the last note is being sung... my vey own Birthday Cake would be delivered to my high chair on a crystal cake pedestal- well, it doesn't have to be real crystal, just a plate from Pier One will do.

I wish it could have Mickey and Pluto on it... what if they could be flying in the "Toon Plane" on my cake? I love when the "Toon Plane" makes an appearance at the Clubhouse!

 I know that in the real world chances are slim that, Mick would be able show up for my Cake Smash time due to a full and hectic calendar schedule, but...

 

It would be the best of the best and my dream come true if Mickey could be right by my very own side for my very first bite of cake... ever!

Hold everything and back up the Toon Trolley! I got so carried away imagining Mick being at the Party that I overlooked exactly what I was discussing and that is...  Eatting cake?

Excuse me? It's what?

Probably not Organic...

Now I KNOW this is all a dream!

What would Mama say?

I know what Daddy would say...

He would want a bite... 

No prob Daddy-O! I would share!

Some may think that Birthday cake is over rated... not according to my dream it's not! I could eat it everyday if need be... or rather, if could be.

None of my Guests would go without... no Sir-ee! They each could have their own choice of character cupcake... 

They want a Pluto cake? Got it.

Donald Cake? Boom Baby!

Mickey cake? Check.

Goofy Cake? Duh, of course!

Boy, oh boy, do I have a crazy imagination! For presents, how about a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse talking pal...

Some planes, trains and automobiles...

What if I got a homemade Mickey, full-sized blanky quilted by the Grimmi?

And now that I am eating human food, I do need some more grown up serving ware; like for an example, a Toy Story set of plates, bowls and to-go containers.

Hey, and what one year old do you know that has ever turned down birthday bucks... How about birthday bucks filled up in a decorated Mickey Tower?

 

Superb idea for a gift right here! What if my extremely talented and adorable Uncle Jer drew me a portrait of myself as a keepsake to be treasured for ever and EVER?

And then... I woke up! But everything I had dreamt my Special Day to be, is everything my Special Day was! It was all really going on; the balloons, and iconic centerpieces and 24 Carrots and banners and feature films of me and a Goofy Treat Station and Mama was even hollerin' out prize winning raffle tickets... Mr. Sandman delivered- still trying to figure out who that is!

Mama and Daddy told me that for every Birthday I get as many kisses as the number of year I am turning... But if the number of kisses from Mama and Daddy represent my age, than folks, I am one trillion and one half years old!

Even Great Grandpa Lane knows about this Birthday rule!

The day after my Birthday Bash I woke up still in utter disbelief!

The Magic of The Clubhouse really came to life in celebration for my Birthday!

It was this 1 year old's dream come true.

Every gift I recieved that day is not just awesome to play with...

They are all special and unique reminders of everyone who was there that made my Special Day perfect!

And based on the number of gifts, this Kid has a lot of reminders!

Honk if you're name is London and you are 1!!

You know what sounds really good right now Birthday Peeps? 

Another bite of my "Toon Plane" Cake!

Cake is always better when you have good chums to enjoy it with!

"Who's the Leader of the Club, 

That's made for Mama and Me?

M-I-C...

See 'ya Real Soon...

K-E-Y...

Why? Because I love you!

M-O-U-S-E!"

I feel so loved, Mommy and Daddy, by all of the hard work y'all poured into my Birthday; including all of those trips to Jo-Anns and Michaels and stop offs at Chipotle. 

Everything came together Mouska-riffically Folks!

You are my Best Friends Mommy and Daddy... We are the 3 Muska, Mouska-teers!

London's First Birthday at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, I had the best day ever with you and the one and only Mickey Mouse!

Now if only Mama and Daddy could take me to the Magic Kingdom also known as Disneyland... that would be the cherry on top for this Kid's First Birthday!

Link to My One Year Feature Film: https://vimeo.com/70248479 

Happy Birthday: U.S.A = 237 years and London = 1 year!!!

Hey all of my red, white and blue HAPPY 4TH to you Peeps!!! So today is superly duperly exciting, not only did you see fireworks this evening for the great independence of Our beautiful Country but it is also... Mama don't get all teared up... my FIRST Birthday! Yes my independent Peeps, I was officially ONE at 2:31 this afternoon!!! Time flies when you have so many adventures in one year, I am amazed at how fast time has flown right on by!

I decided that I needed to dress up for this very Special Day, I mean you only turn 1, one time on the 4th of July! Thus, I told Mama today was a star tie worthy sort of day!

Then Mama and Daddy gave me this wavy thing called the Flag... Props to Betsy Ross for an impressive job in sewing it!

Wait just a firecracker second! Mama! Betsy Ross did not sew this Flag, unless Mrs. Ross puts UPC labels on the back of her sewing projects!

Between wishing me a Happy Birthday a gazillion times, Mama and Daddy also taught me about the holiday, 4th of July. I learned how important it is to respect Our flag... hence me giving the flag a kiss... 

And then I learned how to roll my little Betsy Ross flag up... you smooth it out...

And then roll.

And then for the fireworks!!! Fireworks for me and for Our Country! I have the most fun Birthday ever!!! Hey Mama and Daddy, can you move a little to the left with the cameras? I am trying to watch the Macy's Day Firework Spectacular on NBC.

My hat goes off to all those who have fought and still fight for Our independence and freedom. So from  London to all of you, thank you and Happy Birthday!

Now, I am going to let Mama and Daddy say a few words... but just on this one blog Folks! London, this time last year, we finally got to hold God's most beautiful miracle. You are the absolute joy of Our lives. You have given us the opportunity to experience this life again through new eyes. We get to find happiness in the small things, like watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse multiple times everyday. We feel like you are teaching us new things all the time. Mommy and Daddy have never known a love this deep for someone or something and this love is for you. We pray everyday for you and thank the Lord that He has given us a bundle of sweetness that can't be compared. Thank you London for being the light in Our lives. We are blessed to be your Mama and Daddy. Hugs and loves Baby Boy and a very Happy Happy 1st Birthday!

Yo, Ho! Yo, Ho! Two More Weeks to Go!!!

Hey all of my Pluto and Mickey pillow pal lovin' Peeps! Well, it is official... my very FIRST trip to the Happiest Place on Earth (that would be the 'Ol Disneyland) is exactly 2 weeks from today! WOW, I am getting so Mouska-riffically excited to meet the REAL Mickey and Pluto!!! 

I began to ponder what I would say to the most Famous Mouse when I meet him... I mean what do you say to the greatest star on Earth? 

Or maybe I will not say anything (I mean I may not be saying a whole lot of words in two weeks) so perhaps I will wear my Mouska-Ears and just wave like this. 

But suddenly my morning of planning my convo with Mic was halted when I heard Mama singing...

"Yo, Ho! Yo, Ho! It's a Pirate's Life for Me!" Mama reminded me of one of the rides at the park I hope I can go on... can you guess which one it is?

Pirates of the Caribbean... you are quick... let me guess, my Little People Pirate Ship gave it away? 

With Mama singin' and Daddy hesitating not a single second to jump right in, I knew it was my turn to show my folks what being a pirate really looks like... Give me two shakes of a pirate parrot's tail feather...

Now that is more like it! 

What do you think Buckaneer???

I really was getting into the spirit of the Caribbean Pirates... I wanted to know what else would make me more like them...

I Got it! Missing teeth! You can't blame the pirates, I am sure none of them had dentists who were aboard their ships (or had the right insurance benefit package), so missing teeth was most likely a given. I have a ton of missing teeth, I actually only have 6 teeth to be exact... ARRRR Mate!

And I am positive that pirates owned puppies... and I have Patches! I am such a natural born Pirate.

Between the striped pirate ship romper, red bandana, missing teeth and Patches... I would say that I am more than ready to meet these Pirates that live in the Caribbean!

Aww... only 14 more days until Disneyland... my countdown begins... "Yo, Ho! Yo, Ho! A London Pirate's Life for Me!"

Celebrating the Awesomeness of my Daddy Day!!!

Hey all of my celebrating my Rad Dad, super thoughtful Peeps! It is official, my Daddy is the best, they even specified this particular day on the ol' calendar to celebrate him, it is called my Father's Day!!! WOW, my Pops has his own holiday, I knew he was awesome! And in honor of his awesomeness, I decided to have Mama dress me in my awesome Ninja Turtle Shirt 'cause my Dad is a huge fan of these four turtles. This shirt is for you Man!!!

But the modeling of the t-shirt wasn't enough for my Dad, no sir-e. I had to come up with something more, something better, something creative, something... Andrew James Guerra worthy!

And so my hunt began ... this is my serious hunting face.

This is not my serious hunting face.

And this is me calling for Mama 'cause I needed some help designing the perfect gift for Daddy! "Mama, what would my Father love for his special holiday?" Her answer, "Something from the heart... maybe put into words how you feel about Daddy." And I responded, "I will think of how I can put into words what I think of when I think of Daddy, but just a reminder Mama, I may need help writing it down on a piece of paper..."

  

So I spent the next few moments thinking of Daddy and how he is always there for me, and he has always been (we go way back), even back when I was born 11 months ago...

I remember this moment of Daddy holding me when I was just a wee Lad, and I knew even then, that my Daddy was something mighty special and AMAZING and that I got the BEST Father in the world... I knew A LOT when I was that small.

Awww... memories.

Now, to work. I am here reviewing what Mama wrote down on behalf of me... it is amazing how she knows exactly what I would have jotted down myself!!! 

Double checking the spelling of my name... yup, Mama got it right... London stamp of approval.

Well, here it is Daddy, from me to you Champ...

Thank you for all that you do for me and for Mama! We both love you with all of Our hearts and congrats on your own Holiday Dude! Happy Daddy's Day today and everyday!!!