Last week was Ella’s fifth birthday party, which had a Wizard of Oz theme. She had a bit of an obsession with the book and movie for a while.
The kids at the party were all so incredibly well behaved. And I had to laugh, because every time we asked a question, they all raised their hands and when someone did something well, they all applauded. Credit goes to their teacher for that one.
I have so many blog posts to come:
How to make the piñata
Lessons on making a Wizard of Oz house with rainbow insides
Yellow Brick Road take-home boxes
Party food ideas and Wizard of Oz party entertainment
The thing is, I’m still recovering. I can confidently say it will be another five years until Ella’s next birthday party. Phew!
So stay tuned for the posts to come!
Do you have a theme for birthday parties? What themes have you gone with before?
OK, onto the important stuff now – how to win yourself some gifts for Christmas.
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I had an Alice in Wonderland themed 9 and a half birthday party 🙂 We made it 9 and a half because my birthday is 29 December and I was sick of always holding my party in the last week of school 🙂
My sister had a Little Mermaid party 🙂
I love the idea of a 9 and a half birthday party, Mel. Mine is December 30, so I know exactly what you mean!!! 🙂
What a great job! I tend to go with books for the theme. We’ve had The Hungry Caterpillar and The Cat in the Hat. Lots of fun.
I would love to do a Cat in the Hat party, Laney. Ella is just mad for all the Dr Seuss books at the moment. Maybe just a small family cake next year…. 🙂
That looks amazing! Oh that cake – I want some 🙂
Hehe! Thanks Marissa! I’ve been a bit strategic with the photography of the outside of the cake because it was terribly wonky! I’m blaming the cyclone Dorothy’s house got caught up in! 😉
That cake is just so awesome. I bet everyone loved it 🙂
Thanks Lara. Yes, it got eaten up pretty quickly! 🙂
The cake alone is impressive!
Thanks Di. Not my best work (I’ve hidden the bad bits!), but they all enjoyed eating it. That’s the main thing! 😉
Wow Kellie, you did such an amazing job – I love the theme too – very unique!! I am preparing for Mr B’s first birthday party in December, a little sad as the year has gone way too quickly x
I loved the girls’ first birthday parties, Allison. They’re as much a celebration for the child as they are for the parent getting through that first year.
I went all out with the cakes for Ella and Holly’s first. Which means it’s been hard to live up to ever since. LOL! 🙂
Looks like such a great birthday party! Congratulations on surviving your first of many 🙂
Happy Birthday Ella – such a pretty face painting.
Thanks Lisa! Yes, next year is definitely a rest year though. 😉
I love to have an afternoon tea party, blanket on the grass, fave cakes and finger food, tea cups with whatever they want in them, don’t forget the fairy bread…
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Afternoon tea party picnics are the best, Tanya! We’ll be having lots of them during summer, that’s for sure!