6th Aug BIrthday party Theme

I am confused and lost over what to do for Ryann's party.

He will be having a mini party at Talent Plus. Although I have no idea what to buy for the goodie bag but I have got some sticker books, stickers already. Thinking of getting puzzles or some small items. Alternatively, I might just forget about the goodie bag and just get a nicely done cupcake.

Still got no idea for the theme. Other then Elmo, I guess the next thing he really likes is a car - anything with wheels. Ever since day 1 in school, the first toy he will play with is usually the toy car.
As for his actual day party. He will be celebrating together with Rhys. Rhys wanted a power ranger party. Ryann don't fancy power ranger that much though he have got some power ranger toys. I am still thinking of either a car theme (Since it is formula one month too) or Thomas the train theme.

Once I finalize the theme, the cake would be easy. As usual I would most likely be getting from Pine Garden again.

Photoshoot appointment fixed - botanic gardens Jacob ballas on national day.
I would still hope to do up the photo magnets this year for our family members and some close friends.

Cracking my heads for more ideas......

1st Aug Time for Ryann's 2nd birthday photo shoot

Ryann’s 2nd birthday coming up soon and I am still not too sure which photographer I am going to choose. I haven't decided if I want outdoor or studio photo shoots. With Ryann so active now, I doubt we would be able to survive a studio shoot.
Should I choose cheers and tears or go back to tomato photo with the other photographer.

Tomato photo did Ryann’s 1st birthday shoot and did quite a good job. Of course Tomato photo’s pricing is a lot higher then other photographers but I am still quite please with the pictures.
If I were to go back to them this time round, I wont be using Hart any more as his charges are way above my budget. Would be using Asri their senior photographer.

Some of his works can be found in http://bambiniphotography.blogspot.com/
Another of Hart’s website – http://www.tomato.sg/
http://tomatophotojourney.blogspot.com/search/label/Children

Gold Photography Package - weekend or weekdays $250
- 1 hour of photography (Outdoor, Home, Studio)
- Three 5R + Digital negative (printable to 4R) of all images
- Online gallery for 7 days for print selection

Cheers and Tears caught my attention through the Singapore motherhood forum.
Some of the pictures really show the happiness or tears of the child, which really touched my heart too. They are also relatively cheaper.

Some of his works can be found in http://www.cheersntears.com/
http://cheersntearsphotography.blogspot.com/search/label/Children

60 minutes 199 + 66 = $265
~ 7 x 4R prints
~ 1 x A4 prints
~ all print selection pictures' soft copy are returned in hi res
~ Adults = 2 person max
~ Children = 3 person max
~ additional person at S$15 top-up/head
~ Strictly at Botanic Garden or Sentosa only
~ Island entrance fees for photographer & assistants are waived
~ photo shoot before Oct 2009
~ CTO-PMA = S$199
~ Deposit = S$99
~ Optional purchase of all soft copy in hi res at S$66

Each has their strengths and weaknesses. And I really need your help to share your views. Which one do you prefer?