So the E- cousTWins turned 2.
In an effort to remain original while having a 'dog' themed birthday party... I combined their mutual love of dogs with an awesome vintage Russian space program ad I found.
Bam. 3 themes for the price of 1. Be still my heart.
April 14th turned out to be the WINDIEST day in Central Texas history... I'm guessing while I was praying for no rain... someone else was praying for gale force winds. The party still happened... and no one was sweating but me.
Details (Pictured above) Explained:
Party activities:
Rocket test-launch: using the best. toy. ever. and my new 'go-to' birthday present!
Pre-flight check up: Lily's idea. toy doctor kit and stuffed dogs. done.
Moon dig simulation: plastic pool filled with sand and 'moon rocks' (foil balls)
Space Race: rolling dog toys labeled with Russian and US flags
Anti-gravity training: bounce house (one of those cheap second hand purchases that keeps paying for itself)
Party Food:
Cocoa Kibble: Cocoa Puffs
Dog Bones: Scooby graham cracker bones
Puppy Chow: with this recipe but substituted Crispix for Chex... because Kellogg's is good to Mr. Olson.
Potato Rounds: a nod to the Russians. thank you pinterest for this recipe.
with copycat Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno: (got me through a pregnancy outside the Austin City Limits)
1 c. mayo
1 c. buttermilk
1 HV buttermilk ranch packet
2 Tbs. diced green chiles from can (more or less for desired heat)
A few fresh cilantro leaves... if you've got them
Combine in a blender until smooth.
Fruit with cream cheese fruit dip
Party Punch: listed on Pinterest as the best. punch. EVER!!!... it was good... but not the best.
Cake:
Buttercream frosting: found here with Wilton sky blue icing color and Wilton black spray color and Wilton white sugar sheet cut into stars, planets, and comets.
Moon: Rice Krispie treats molded into a mixing bowl and craters hollowed out with a melon baller. I meant to cover it in grey fondant... but didn't have it in me after the other preparations.... so I sprayed it with the remaining Wilton color spray.
Rocket: paper towel roll with a cone cup top and a pronamel toothpaste top burner
Dog: Schleich toy
Homemade touches: (all super time consuming... and ruined in seconds by the WINDIEST day in history... but such is life.)
paper banner
cardboard rocket ship
balloons turned planets with cardstock rings wrapped in foil
painted cardboard logo with dog silhouette and giant E^2
cups: each taught you to say a word/phrase in Russian while making it distinguishable from your neighbor's cup... (theme related cup markers: a Tiffany Ashcraft party idea that I continue to use... just like the next one)
Guest book:
Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
Favors:
AstroRox: freeze dried "Astronaut ice cream"
Party Playlist cd:
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5 comments:
amazing party!! you are the craftiest person i know!!! wish you lived closer..you could teach me all you know:)
Can you please do this as a second job?! I know a little girl who has a first birthday coming up and her mom isnt very crafty... You always have great ideas-looks like it was a fun party!! Happy birthday to the boys!!!
Wow....again! Great job crafty mama! I am sure Eli & Ethan loved it : )
You really should be a party planner, Shauna! I'd hire you in a second. Very cute!
It was a great party despite the wind. I hope you know how much I appreciate you letting Ethan share in the party awesomeness. All the details you think of truly amaze me.
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