If you are a big fan of Plant vs. Zombies, then you know how difficult it is to get licensed merchandise, if not nearly impossible. Luckily, we have some connections at Pop Cap and, with the help of Uncle Eddie, we were able to make the them happen! The cake was an instant sensation and I had to watch the looting... Kids were going crazy over what the considered, and I quote, "The coolest cake [they've] ever seen." I felt like the coolest mom for about 15 minutes. Then I went back to reality. But in my defense, I have never before heard so many 7 year-olds complimenting a cake at a birthday party.
In any case, Uncle Eddie hooked us up with some official Pop Cap merchandise that included three Zombie figurines, a few stickers, and a bad ass T-shirt. The cake was purchased at Costco and we decorated it with some printed pictures and the PvZ figurines. Jake got all decked-out sporting his blingy PvZ shirt. The party was a hit! Thanks to all the parents and friends for making it a memorable one. I'm sure he will not stop talking about it for weeks to come. We enjoyed bowling, arcade games, pizza and a 10 lb cake (of which 2 lbs were left over and now sit somewhere in between my hips and my waistline. :)
