Smiling Critters Birthday Decorations Novels & Stories

I spread the mockup across the counter while explaining the ride. The owner leaned on his elbows, listening. Then he grinned. “You know what would make that event better?” “What?” “Food.” I laughed. “That would definitely help.” “I’ve got a smoker trailer,” he said. “Big one. I’ll haul it out there and cook burgers and hotdogs.” My eyebrows lifted. “You’d do that?” “Sure.” Five sponsors. Marcus chuckled quietly beside me. The party supply store owner donated something different. “Decorations,” she said immediately. “Christmas banners, tablecloths, cups. All that stuff.”

Dart boards, ring tosses, price wheels, and other fun games were waiting under striped canopies. Nearby, carousel horses gleamed beneath strings of lights, while giant teddy bears lounged in the grass. A candy station sparkled beneath glass jars filled with colorful sweets. Photographs from Kate's childhood hung from ribbons between the trees, capturing different moments of her life. Above them stretched a large banner which read: ‘Happy Birthday, Little Kitty.’ The sight stole the breath from her lungs. For a moment, Kate forgot she was turning twenty-six years old. She forgot about the pain she was meant to feel today; she forgot about everything else.

Jayden said, equally impressed by the decorations. Inside the room were two large tables filled with various centerpiece designs, flowers, snacks, desserts, mini wedding cakes, and drinks. "This is amazing," Deborah said, admiring a decoration she had seen in a magazine, featuring hanging crystals and roses. The little one reached out to grab a nearby flower. "Oh, no, James," Deborah said, gently moving his hand away and kissing him. James pouted at the gentle scolding. "Aw… James, if you pull on it, it'll break, and then we'll get in trouble," Jayden said, amused as he picked him up to cheer him up.

Jace said. “I’ll pay half. Only fair.” Eric poked Jace in the side, a huge grin on his face. “At least we won the bet. What kind of tattoos should we make Brian and Trey get on their asses?” “Smiley-faced daisies?” “No way. That’s vintage Jace Seymour. I was thinking more along the lines of kittens and unicorns.” “And rainbows?” Eric’s eyes lit up. “Yeah, definitely rainbows. Good call, man. Good call.”

Delilah and I spent the morning letting them help plan their second birthday party. It was a bit like herding kittens. Especially with Dre and Xander wrestling and laughing over a xylophone toy. We settled on dinosaurs and butterfly decorations and a chocolate cake that will have a T-Rex with a tutu as a topper. Delilah tells me if I can take care of making the favor bags and passing out invitations, she, Ashley, and Mrs. Miller will take care of the rest of the details.

She pressed play and the screen came to life, and there was her familiar face, her eyes shining affection as she was setting up the phone on what was most likely a tripod stand. She had on a cute pink birthday cone cap that reminded Marcella of their previous celebrations and behind her, colourful birthday decorations adorned the room she was in, creating a pretty backdrop. Marcella brought her left hand to cover her mouth as she couldn't help but smile at the unexpected gesture from her dear friend.

Me and Selene walked through the door and everyone screamed: “SURPRISE!!” I was all smiles as Selene covered her ears. She never liked loud noises. I walked the rest of the way inside and started greeting everyone. Looking around the room it was beautiful! They even decorated! How they had the time I have no idea…. The decorations were cute but simple. There was a banner that someone had hand painted, saying happy birthday, Claire. In big letters. There were hundreds of balloons and streamers. And a table with all my gifts on it. Some of them were a little messed up from the fight that had already broken out earlier.

I bring myself back to reality, just as I hear someone calling to us, to go back to the beach. As we all trudge back to the barbecue pit, I notice that the picnic basket has been opened and is now empty. The next thing I know everyone starts singing and they produce an amazing cake, which brings a tear to my eye, it's so beautiful. It's decorated with a white frosting and there is a mini Fang statue stood next to a mini me in the centre, I love it. I blow out the candles to loud applause and then Claude sets to work carving it up for everyone.

“I take it that things are going well?” Zoe nodded. “We made the right choice hiring Katie. Her ideas are phenomenal. I mean, seriously, we are going to have the best festival ever.” “But it doesn’t even have a holiday theme,” Ruby complained. “It’s on Christmas Eve—it should at least be somewhat festive.” “All of these ideas can be adapted,” Katie said. “The balloon artist can make things like reindeer, stars, dreidels, or anything else that someone might like.” “Okay,” Ruby said. “But what about the clown doing magic tricks by the canopy?”

We had dark curtains and Chris must've put them down and turned off all the lights. Okay, this was getting weird. "Chris?!" I called out again to see if he was still home. All of a sudden, the lights came on and imagine my surprise when Chris and Dean jumped out from behind the couch, a pink cake in Dean's hands. I also noticed the little decorations hung around. "Happy Birthday, Grace!" They both yelled at the top of their voices. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. "What in the world? Are you guys crazy? Today's not even my-" that was then I pressed the power button of my phone and checked the date.