Happy Birthday James!
For James' 17th Birthday we weren't sure what theme to pick. Then Sarah said, "He likes money!" and BAM! There was our theme. A money birthday party.
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Titi Karen was amazing and got all sorts of money themed decor!
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Those are money mints!
The money themed party color palette was white, black, green and gold.
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As a party table center piece we used a flower pot decorated with money.
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James reunited with his New York Puerto Rican familia.
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Lots of outdoor party games were played.
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The ball may or may not have gotten stuck in a tree.
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And maybe in the neighbor's yard....
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The adults laughed and chatted in the outdoor patio.
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Arlo found some rocks and throwed them for about 2 hours haha! My grandma brought him a pillow because he looked tired and he just relaxed on the rocks.
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Of course we took a family group photo!
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Happy 17th Birthday James!!!!