Turning Two: Part Three

The most important part of any celebration is the guests.  Thanks to my sister Mo for capturing all of our (and Lenny's) favourite people on camera that day.  Now, to start planning birthday #3! (I'm only kind of kidding).

One VERY happy birthday girl!

Turning Two: Part Two

I knew that I wanted a fun interactive element to Lenny's 2nd birthday party that the kids and adults could both enjoy. I've always wanted to do a photobooth at a party but the whole idea of setting up a backdrop and camera on a tripod and trusting said camera to the fates at a party...it's just too overwhelming.  So I decided that with the cool enough props I could forgo the backdrop and if our guests were informed ahead of time to bring along their cameras (or their camera phones!) it could be just as effective.

I collected a few props from the Dollar Store like feather boas and funny glasses and noise makers.  The big picture frame is from the Craft Store and all of the other props are FREE printables from the great blog Oh Happy Day!  And they are GORGEOUS! All I did was print them out, spray glue them to foam core and then cut the shapes out with xacto knives.  The tasks were far from arduous, in fact it made for a fun girls' night with my pal Jen (the kitty in the top hat, below).  Tape some trimmed dowels on the back (read: sticks) and you are good to go!  Say Cheese!

My mom is Batman.  I should have known all along.

Turning Two: Part One

I figure since Lenny is still talking about her birthday it's OK for me to blog about her party a few weeks late.  There was a lot of daydreaming and pinning that went into planning this little shindig on my part and a lot of home repairs and building that went into it on the Robeau's part.  You guys, he built a pergola!  Like with wood and nails and stuff.  Crazy.  My man's a handy man.  

Here's a peek at what things looked like before the guests arrived...

Lenny and I share a love of Pinwheels.

She requested pink balloons.  I liked the idea of keeping them simple, solid coloured and mylar.  I feel like just having two makes more of a statement then a whole big balloon "bouquet" would.

Sidewalk chalk to let you know you are at the right place.

Hot Dogs!

I made a lot of popcorn bags and a lot of popcorn!

Pink Lemonade!

Pre-made cocktails (lemonade and vodka) in mason jars for the grown ups!

Note the toddler-friendly bowls of Goldfish Crackers and Raisins.  There were also Apple Slices which were a big hit.

Splash Pad Fun!

Ice cream cone shaped and scented bubbles for party favours.  Every Summer party needs bubbles.

Up next, photo booth good times!