Roadster Racer 3rd Birthday Party

For my son's 3rd birthday this year, we decided to do a Mickey Roadster Racers themed party.

I was superrrrr excited for this party, as it was the very first party where we'd have kids his own age at (some friends' kids plus kids from his preschool).

He is obsessed with cars, Mickey, and more cars, so it was a no-brainer of a party theme.

Luckily, our dollar store actually had a lot of Mickey Roadster items, plus with the help of various online places (and my own graphic design skills) we decked out the house in Roadster fashion.

We had crafts (such as "Decorate a race car" and "create your own (foam) toolbox"),
 games, and more (besides food/beverages). 

We had cake pops and our awesome cake made by our go-to cake gal Jacki: https://www.facebook.com/Cakesandmorebyjacki/

I promise, eventually I'll get around to putting up the printables I made, for access to those who want them on here- but I'm kind of behind on this here blogo- so it may be a bit. haha.

Our DIY "Car Wash" in the hallway was a hit. The kids LOVED running through it. Thank you streamers.

We had little race tracks we brought out for the kids to race with later in the party.

Mini Tire Toss.

The favors- car boxes!'

Thanks also to Oriental Trading Co. for some adorable car stuff!

The kids had a blast. Even though it was chilly and we couldn't really go outside much, the kids seemed to enjoy themselves.

(inside the favor boxes)

Since this was mostly a kid-friendly party, we ended up ordering pizza, besides the rest of the food/sweets. It was a smart choice honestly- since everyone seemed to like it.

 (The Aftermath of the party. eek!)

(After I cleaned up, the balloons stayed in the house- for more toddler fun!)

He had a blast and we still have parts of the car decor up in our house (and the party was a while ago!). haha.

-M

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It’s a Luau Family Birthday Party

For our kiddo's 2nd birthday (and my 32nd and husbands 33rd birthday)- we did a combo party Luau. He is still little so we thought he wouldn't mind if we all shared a party. Now next year I'm sure we'll all be about his given theme. haha

Again, didn't do a big shin-dig like we normally do (partially due to it snowing days before, and we got busy), but it was fun to bring out the flowers, leis, and Hawaiian food.

Once again we got our beloved cake lady Jacki to make a fantastic cake that honestly was down right amazing. (was BLUE VELVET on the inside!)  (https://www.facebook.com/Cakesandmorebyjacki/ )

Was fun, and some of our friends we haven't seen in a while stopped by- so was great to hula with our buds!

--M

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Celebrating 30 years: 30 Below Birthday Party

For my husband's 30th birthday birthday (and my 29th birthday- hence the "below" party of the party) we had a combo birthday gathering in the theme of "30 Below." We got the idea when we went to Vegas in September- we went to an Ice Bar with our friend Mike, and when sitting in the ice bar, we thought- hey, why don't we have a 30 below party- all icy and frozen?! And this party was born.

Now, the decor was a lot more simply than our New Year's party, since we just didn't have the time, but it was a fun time.

We had snowflakes and ice all over the place (both outside and inside)- luckily the weather was warm enough to not be unbearable outside, but cold enough to have snow still on the outside.

We had a hot chocolate bar (where you could spike it if you wanted to).

We had S'mores outside by the firepit, among other food we had inside.

I made blue-velvet cake pops- which were a big hit for the night.

The other big hit of the night was what we now refer to as- "the blue juice," as well as the ice shot glasses we had outside.

And we also had, of course, ice cream birthday cake.

I also put up banners to finish off the party decor. 

We asked friends to bring food instead of gifts, so the above food is just a small fraction of the food we ended up having. It was a great night, and I thought a fun way to celebrate the hubs and I's birthdays.

I used Printables from a "Baby It's cold outside" set was designed by Belinda from  Giggles & Grace Designs and I made the celebrate banner from a Stampin Up! banner kit.

Party on everyone!

-M

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