Birthday Outing for 8 year old

[Kara]

Josh will be 8 on Saturday.

He chose to invite 3 friends (only 2 can come) and we are going bowling and then to lunch at Chilis (he chose).

So..questions are as follows:

1..What kind of goodie do I give them? are they getting too old for goody bags?

2. Do I take cupcakes or cake with me to the restaurant...or just let them get dessert or milkshakes and have them sing to him?

(We're having a family dinner/cake later in the evening for immediate family.)

[MrsPeacefrog]

1. I don't think they are too old for goodie bags, what kid would turn that down! :nod:

2. My nephew is 8 and I know he would NOT sing happy birthday to someone, I don't know if they are all like that at that age, but maybe considering you are doing a cake later at home, I would skip the cake and just let them order what ever deserts they want. :dunno:

Maybe someone with an 8 yr old would know better. :lol: don't know if I was much help

[Kara]

1. I don't think they are too old for goodie bags, what kid would turn that down! :nod:

2. My nephew is 8 and I know he would NOT sing happy birthday to someone, I don't know if they are all like that at that age, but maybe considering you are doing a cake later at home, I would skip the cake and just let them order what ever deserts they want. :dunno:

Maybe someone with an 8 yr old would know better. :lol: don't know if I was much help

LOL..no you were fine! LOL!

As for #2...I meant the restaurant people??
Though I know I got embarrassed until I was like 16! LOL!
So I guess I'll ask him..

[Jayne]

[Josh will be 8 on Saturday.

He chose to invite 3 friends (only 2 can come) and we are going bowling and then to lunch at Chilis (he chose). Awesome idea!

So..questions are as follows:

1..What kind of goodie do I give them? are they getting too old for goody bags?
I don't think they are ever to old for goodie bags I think they just change. I know that cards are always a hit and then some gum. Maybe cool pencils or those squish baseball/sports ball things. Hacki sack I think they are called. Thos ear the things Tylor loves to get!

2. Do I take cupcakes or cake with me to the restaurant...or just let them get dessert or milkshakes and have them sing to him?
I would call Chilli's and see what their policy is as far as cake/cupcakes. They might even have one! Or ask Josh if milkshakes are a good fun birthday thing for them all to have. I am not sure that at 8 they will just pick something. I could be wrong :dunno: Then have the restaurant come do the happy birthday thing and have the kids join in. Not so embarassing!

(We're having a family dinner/cake later in the evening for immediate family.)
This will work for Josh. I am sure he still loves that part!

Have fun and enjoy! I can't believe he is going to be 8 :lol:

[Kara]

[Josh will be 8 on Saturday.

He chose to invite 3 friends (only 2 can come) and we are going bowling and then to lunch at Chilis (he chose). Awesome idea!

So..questions are as follows:

1..What kind of goodie do I give them? are they getting too old for goody bags?
I don't think they are ever to old for goodie bags I think they just change. I know that cards are always a hit and then some gum. Maybe cool pencils or those squish baseball/sports ball things. Hacki sack I think they are called. Thos ear the things Tylor loves to get!

2. Do I take cupcakes or cake with me to the restaurant...or just let them get dessert or milkshakes and have them sing to him?
I would call Chilli's and see what their policy is as far as cake/cupcakes. They might even have one! Or ask Josh if milkshakes are a good fun birthday thing for them all to have. I am not sure that at 8 they will just pick something. I could be wrong :dunno: Then have the restaurant come do the happy birthday thing and have the kids join in. Not so embarassing!

(We're having a family dinner/cake later in the evening for immediate family.)
This will work for Josh. I am sure he still loves that part!

Have fun and enjoy! I can't believe he is going to be 8 :lol:

Thanks Jayne!! I can't believe it either!!
They do have milkshakes there which is what I am thinking he will order..I think they have just plain ice cream too..Or we could always hit Dairy Queen on the way home!

[DarcyT]

I agree, they are never too old for goodie bags. :nod: My oldest child had them at their parties every year til 12 years old. :) You could always just put stuff in a bag for them to use at school like pencils, erasers, and candy and mini toys are always good for any age.

[MrsPeacefrog]

As for #2...I meant the restaurant people??
Though I know I got embarrassed until I was like 16! LOL!
So I guess I'll ask him..


Oh okay, well if thats the case and the restuarant people definately do the singing thing (i know some places won't do that) then I would bring a small cake for them all to have there, so he can do the cake thing with his friends too)