Yes, I know it's a birthday party, but it can certainly fall into the category of 'giving'. When I throw a party, it's for everyone in attendance, not just the birthday boy. I like to think of myself as a party planner extraordinaire, the hostess with the mostest, call it what you want. It's my passion (not accounting!). I start planning and brainstorming ideas for these kids' birthday parties a few months in advance. And while I do go a little overboard with the parties, most of everything is handmade, so I'm not spending a fortune. (Just alot of time browsing Pinterest, at the craft store, and late nights upstairs in my craft room.) This year's theme for Austin's birthday was superheroes. They're really 'in' right now and so much you can do with it. Needless to say, I took the idea and ran wild with it!
One thing we did splurge on this year......a bounce house. And of course, a Superman bounce house to go along with our theme. And it was a combo one, that had stairs, a slide, and mini obstacle course inside as well. What a workout to climb those stairs! They dropped this bad boy off at 11 this morning and Austin got lots of use out of it before the party even started at 3....
Originally, I was going to make custom capes for all the kids coming. Then I decided I would just make plain capes and have all the kids initials cut out, along with some other designs, so that the kids could customize their own capes. And little eye masks for them that I cut out. And I made these cute little wrist cuffs (out of toilet paper rolls!). Everything they needed to transform into their very own superhero. I even made the doors to my office look like a telephone booth (using posterboard!), so they could enter and come out as a superhero (like Superman does).
For some munchies, I stuck with our usual staples and gave them cool superhero-themed names and labels (Batman Brownies, Spidey Spinners, Joker Juice, Thor Thunder Pasta, Hulk Ham&Cheese, Kryptonite Krispies, etc.)
And don't forget the cupcakes! I refuse to ever pay for cupcakes/cake and insist on making my own.
When it came time to opening presents, this kid got spoiled! Lots of superheros, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Power Rangers toys. And a Nerf bow & arrow which has barely left his hands since opening it.
Outside, we also had a cute backdrop for a great photo opportunity. (Have to give credit to my sister for pulling this one together.). It was awesome to see everyone (both kids and adults!) posing.
Overall, it was a great party! Austin seemed to love everything about the party, as well as all his gifts. Thanks to everyone that came out to celebrate with us. Still can't believe he's going to be 5 on Wednesday, just doesn't seem possible!
(And big thanks to the hubby and my sister for helping pull everything together. Couldn't have done it without you!)
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