We celebrated a very special little boy this weekend! Our baby turned 6! If you follow along then you’ve already seen all the prep and the invitation. This post is about all the fun and games that ensued once the kids showed up! Which, of course, is what it’s all about! It’s definitely not about my mad cake decorating skills! Ha! Any cake professionals out there, please avert your eyes. As you can see I opted to take the same approach as I did on the last cake I made, cutting shapes out of wax paper and shaking some icing sugar over top to make a design that matches the party theme. Dirt simple. No shame. At the end of the day the cake tasted just as good.
When the children arrived they received their super spy attire, consisting of a peel-and-stick mustache and a black hat. To make sure no imposters had made it through the door they were all asked to head straight to the table for fingerprinting… which they all thought was pretty cool. Then they played a game of “don’t let the bomb touch the floor or it will explode” (aka, work together to keep the black balloon in the air). It really doesn’t take much to get a group of six year old boys excited. The party favourite was an idea that is making its rounds on Pinterest, the “laser beam” obstacle course (aka, red neon twine). The boys were so excited to try and make it up the staircase without touching the laser beams.
I think that covers the highlights! Older brother has announced that he liked this party so much that he wants a complete redo for his birthday in the Fall. Sounds good to me!
Have a good week!
20 comments :
barbara@hodge:podge January 29, 2013 5:28AM
This is AWESOME ROsa! LOve the neon “lazer” twine game. fabulous!
Rosa January 29, 2013 5:48AM
Thanks Barb! There are so many good party ideas floating around out there! 🙂
heather @ grillfusion.me January 29, 2013 5:56AM
Way to go Rosa! You pulled it all of brilliantly 🙂 Now you can relax and get rid of that cold!
Rosa January 29, 2013 6:11AM
Thanks Heather. 🙂
Went to the naturopath today… this foul stuff he gave me had better work, it’s AWFUL! Fingers crossed.
Aubrey January 29, 2013 7:39AM
Wow, Love all the ideas for this party. it looks like so much fun and I love the creativity that is shown throughout this party!!! I have to apologize for my typing something is going on with my keyboard and it won’t let me type capitals
Claudia Schönmetzler January 29, 2013 11:43AM
lovely…
Dawna Jones January 29, 2013 3:40PM
Your a good Mom Rosa. Even I would have loved that party! LOL!
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Shannon { A Mom's Year} January 29, 2013 6:35PM
This looks so fun! I love the laser beam obstacle course…in fact, I might try it right now because we have another snow day. Actually, it’s not even a snow day (which would involve being outside) it’s an ice day. Yuck. Thanks for the inspiration!
Tracey January 29, 2013 10:22PM
Wow! So cool, I’m going to get you to throw my next bday party, K?
janis-pinecone camp January 29, 2013 10:23PM
What a bunch of cute, mustachioed men! I think I want to try that “laser beam” game at my next party!
meesh@idreamofchairs January 29, 2013 10:46PM
Ha! The moustaches crack me up! So fun!
Rosa January 30, 2013 5:49AM
I know! It was fun to have a reason to throw mustaches into the theme! 🙂
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Sheila @ SZInteriors January 30, 2013 5:49AM
I love the cake! It turned out so great, And the rest of the party looks like it was a total blast – I bet you are a very popular mom! Way to go, Rosa! 🙂
amy walters, aDESIGNdock January 30, 2013 3:02PM
Oh this is too cute, Rosa! You rock at party planning. Love the mustache theme.
kirsten January 31, 2013 5:23PM
A SPY PARTY?! SO FUN! lEAVE IT TO YOU TO COME UP WITH A KILLER PARTY THEME:).
heather February 2, 2013 3:28AM
love this rosa! It’s so rare to see a party for boys that isn’t themed around superheros or dinosaurs (not that there’s anything wrong with those). Stashing this away for my little guy in a few years! 😉
Rosa February 3, 2013 6:18AM
Nice to hear, thanks Heather! 🙂
Danielle Hardy February 2, 2013 7:13PM
I think you need to pursue a career in party planning. for real. Looks awesome!
Rosa February 3, 2013 6:16AM
Thanks Danielle. It was fun to plan!