Birthday Party Preparations

It’s birthday time around here! All three of our kids have birthdays within a month of each other, so we decided to have a combined birthday party celebration this year. 

I have a little notebook full of ideas for food, games, and decor. . . things are starting to come together. As far as theme, we’re going with COLORFUL CARNIVAL. But hopefully not too cheesy and over the top *crossing fingers*  Here’s a sneak peek at the invitation:

Decorations will include strings made out of of game cards, carnival tickets, and bits of felt (surprise, surprise). . .

. . . tissue paper pom poms (that kind of turned out looking like crumpled flowery things). . .

. . .Ruffled crate paper streamers. . .

. . .and other sprinkles of felty fun. . .  

As for food, I’m probably overplanning, but keeping in mind the carnival theme (but upping the food a notch) we’re going for:

• Mini Pigs in a Blanket 
• BBQ Beef sliders
• Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Chips
• Veggies and dip
• Caramel Apples rolled in chocolate and nuts (take home gift)
• Red Velvet and Cream Cheese Cake Balls dipped in White Chocolate (inspired by)
• Triple Chocolate Cake Balls
• Cotton Candy
• Caramel and White Chocolate Popcorn
• Frozen Lemonade
• Vanilla Italian Cream Soda

We have a friend coming to do balloon animals for all the kids, and another friend (who happens to be a ventriloquist!!) coming to do a little comedy show. And if I get up the energy I may volunteer myself for face painting.

Lots to do . More details coming soon!