Friday, August 26, 2011

Cate's Second Birthday Party - Part 1 - The Decorations

Cate's birthday turned out cuter than I imagined it:) I had so much fun planning an Elmo themed birthday party for her! I LOVE party planning!! I will post some pictures today of all the decorations and then in another post I post party pics :)

Adorable invitations made by my sweet friend Shannon:) We "met" through blogging and she creates the cutest stuff!!!!



Party favor table:) I got the Elmo baskets 50% off after Easter! My sweet mom and I went to four different Targets to find enough for the party!! My best friend painted the adorable Elmo painting and also painted two paintings for the cake table! Thanks Allison! You are the best!!



My talented and wonderful Aunt sewed little Elmo capes for the kids! I wanted to get pictures of them all in their but the party creeped into nap times and kiddos snuck home:)



The party favor bags had crayons and goldfish crackers in them too:) Oh and skittles and starburst:)

The sign in table had the Sesame Street book, "When is My birthday?" and adorable centerpieces by Maddy Lu's. I have a Cricut and intended to make everything for the centerpiece myself but with going on vacation and moving, I ran out of time!







The fireplace decorations in the present area:)





I made this ribbon wreath:) I was really happy with how it turned out!!!



We decorated Cate's high chair too:)



Outdoor decorations











Cate's pictures in mini milk jugs with goldfish:)





We had four real goldfish too:) Well, we had five but one passed away en route to our house!



The cake table



My dad and I made this adorable street sign! I found the idea on Pinterest and we went to Home Depot to get all the wood and then I panted it! I am going to put it in her playroom. Well, she doesn't have a playroom now but hopefully when we find a new house she will!!











The cake, Elmo cookies, and number 2 cookies were made by my friends mom! She did an amazing job! I can't wait to have her make more cakes for us in the future! I made the chocolate covered oreos with Elmo sugars on top!







My brother agreed to dress up like Elmo for the party! Cate was terrified but it was a great memory! Thanks Brother!! I bought a polaroid camera and we took pictures of the kids with Elmo and they got to take their pictures home!







We also, rented a Sno Cone Trolley:) The kids LOVED it!





We all had so much fun!!! The birthday girl especially:)



Happy Weekend:)
I will post the party pictures next week and Cate's 23 month post too!
LOVE LOVE LOVE

14 comments:

Ella's Mom said...

Cate's party looks like it was absolutely adorable. Great job on the decorations!! I especially love the wreath you made and am impressed your foresight in getting all those adorable Elmo baskets for party favors! Can't believe that Cate is TWO!! She is more adorable than ever!

Perfectly Imperfect said...

Perfect! I so wish we lived closer so we could have come!

Tricia said...

What an amazing and sweet little party. Friends of ours just had Elmo visit their party as well. Poor Cate's face. :) Happy Birthday to your sweet little girl.

Tickled Pink said...

It turned out so cute! We threw my son an Elmo birthday this year too. I had such a blast planning it!

Meredith said...

Everything was perfect. :) I love the Cate street sign and your dress is really cute!

Lauren said...

You are an amazing party planner!!! Happy 2nd Birthday to Cate!

Ben and Addie said...

Everything looks so great! Planned perfectly!! I love all the great details! Those cookies are so fab! I'd love her name!

Kirsten said...

Love that party decor. :) Especially the cake-wow!

In this wonderful life... said...

SO CUTE!!!! You did an AWESOME job, mom!!!! I need to get Cate a gift :)

Irishenchantment said...

that party just looks amazing everything was so adorable and really well done!

Amy said...

That picture of Cate hanging on your legs is priceless! It might have been even better in person. love it! Good Work Momma!

Karah said...

The party looks great sweet friend!! I can't believe your baby girl is 2. Ive been missing you. We need a catch up date soon. :) Love ya

The Bass Family said...

such a cute party!! you did a great job!! don't you LOVE pinterest??!! Cate is just beautiful!

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