About 5 year’s ago, I wondered if my crazy vision of the ultimate 1st birthday party went a little too far when I hired an Elvis impersonator for my daughter’s 1st birthday party.
When I initially mentioned it to my wife she thought I went completely crazy – something I found ironic since she’s a huge Lionel Richie fan.
Nevertheless to my, and her, amazement Elvis was a huge success. Not only did the parents have fun, but the kids found him extremely entertaining too. They danced around, sang, and were all doing those weird Kung-Fu poses along with him.
It was pretty spectacular.
When the show was over and the guests were leaving, I distinctly remember telling myself, smiling proudly with my arms crossed, “Tony, you done good. Real good. Elvis is MUCH better than a clown, magician, or Bruce Lee impersonator any day.”
Fast forward to about a month ago when my wife asked me if I was going to call the same Elvis impersonator for our son’s 1st birthday party. I wondered – is this now a family tradition that every child from this time forward, generations ahead, should have Elvis at their 1st birthday?
I should hope so.
Last weekend Elvis came, Kunged-Fu’d, and raised the hypothetical roof once again. It was all even more spectacular the second time around.
Then when the show was over and all the guests were leaving, I smiled proudly with my arms crossed and began to tell myself one more time, “Tony, you done good…” the wife interrupted with, “do you think they have Lionel Richie impersonators?”
I hope not. Because that’s COMPLETELY crazy!
"Don't worry little buddy, Daddy will make sure this is a Lionel Richie free zone..."
That last picture is priceless!
ReplyDeletewill you plan my birthday party? June 20. ;)
ReplyDeleteI agree! Though I wasn't ever a big Elvis fan (my sister, Elaine, was gaga over him, of course)--he did have a style all his own. And he's so recognizable--unlike Lionel Richie, practically the whole world knows about Elvis! That was a delightful idea--I'm glad your son enjoyed it! And Happy Birthday to him!
ReplyDeleteThat last picture is just hilarious!
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ReplyDeleteI posted a comment, saw your Lionel Ritchie poster below, and moved my comment to that post. Now you have this mysterious "comment deleted" note. It was me.
ReplyDeleteI had lost the bookmark for your blog, and couldn't remember the name of the blog. I googled "Kentucky Fried Chicken" and "Lionel Ritchie" and found you right away.
That's pretty darn funny. And you have to have VETO powers on Lionel.
ReplyDeleteBeverly -- I can't even describe how happy I am to hear how Google views me...
ReplyDeleteThat is great! Too funny.
ReplyDeleteElvis and cupcakes...can't go wrong with that!!
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