Well we did it - we pulled off our first big birthday party. I really liked getting ready for the party. Planning the decorations and activities with Bea was great fun:
Penguin bowling (in case you think I'm brilliant - I'm not - I just get ideas on Pintrest)
We made a pinata
And the cake - my favorite part. I used Grandma Dice's oh so reliable chocolate cake recipe with cream cheese frosting. And I made penguins out of big chocolate covered marshmallows that I bought.
She liked it
The decorations - just quick paper decorations to hang from the ceiling. We also had a craft for the kids - they each decorated silly paper glasses like these. And we made little goody bags for the kids to take home - Bea was so, so excited to put those together.
And then it was time for the party. I think it went alright... but who knows. I spent a lot of time not understanding what little kids were trying to tell me. I tried to get Bea to translate for me but she will only do so much of that. Frustrating. The pinata went pretty well but Brian and I were a nervous wreck because there were so many close calls with the swinging stick just missing a kid's head. At least they knew what to do with it. There was a moment of panic when all the kids reeeaaally wanted a marshmallow penguin from the top of the cake. And then all ten kids just ran around like loonies for the rest of the party - but I think that's normal right???
I told Brian - I'm glad I don't have to do that again. I don't mean all the fun prep or having a party - I just mean having a party with a bunch of (sweet) Swiss German speaking kids. I want to be able to talk to the kids - really talk to them.
So Bea is a very happy almost six year old and I am glad it's done and dusted.
I think your decorations look great and I'm sure the little kiddos all had a wonderful time. The cake is adorable. Not only is normal for party goers to run around, but you just fed them cake....duh!
Posted by: Donna Phillips | February 17, 2013 at 07:14 PM
Everything is perfect . . . so festive & I can tell Bea is a very happy little girl!
A birthday party rule I found worked well was 5th bd = 5 friends; 10th bd = 10 friends,
having a small bowl of ice cream for each child & cup cake tins w/all kinds of sprinkles, sugars, choco. chips, gummy bears, etc. to put on the ice cream. Only 1 rule - they have to eat their masterpieces!
Next year will be a breeze for you - all in English!
Posted by: garlene | February 19, 2013 at 06:08 AM