KID 2 turned 2 a couple of weeks ago, and after postponing this party TWICE due to illness, we finally celebrated her birthday in Very Hungry Caterpillar Style!
Some Party Prep:
I made mini cherry tarts the night before the party
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Nectar-Sipping Cups...made from foam circles
(I had way too much time to plan after cancelling this party TWICE!)
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These little bookmark pals turned out so cute! These were our party favors.
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They actually fit through the holes in the book!
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Party Day!
Birthday Girl is Looking for Some Fun!
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Hunting for Caterpillars
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Found One!
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The Dramatic Reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar...With the Puppet
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The Very Hungry Table Spread...we made apple-cheese muffins instead of cupcakes
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Our Very Hungry Birthday Girl!
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KID 1 in his salami disguise
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Grammy's setting a good example...
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Sipping Nectar Like a Butterfly!
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Free-Play in the Backyard
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Happy Birthday To You, Little One!
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Served with a cherry on top, just like the story!
Some activities not shown here:
Feeding the hungry caterpillar (a beanbag toss game)
Decorating butterfly crowns (it was too windy to wear them and I slacked on the photo op)
The party was so much fun! The kids were great and the adults even enjoyed "eating what the caterpillar ate!" Now I need to start planning for KID 1's "Wild Rumpus" (his birthday is right after Christmas, so if I don't plan now, it might not happen!)
The party was so much fun! The kids were great and the adults even enjoyed "eating what the caterpillar ate!" Now I need to start planning for KID 1's "Wild Rumpus" (his birthday is right after Christmas, so if I don't plan now, it might not happen!)
Sweet, Donna! I think I'll have to Kirtsy this. Glad to hear your party was a success!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! I wish I were so creative! Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! Be well and be blessed!
ReplyDeleteBryssy, thanks for the kirsty nod...that's always a thrill!
ReplyDeleteFly baby, thanks for the compliments! I always appreciate your feedback!
Donna, this was such a creative idea for a party and we had a great time! Our caterpillar chia pet is sunning himself on the porch as I type...
ReplyDeleteThat's funny! KID 1 is just itching to give his caterpillar a haircut. I think today is the day he will become a barber!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you all had fun! Kudos to John for getting your little one there by himself!
WOW! That is sooo cute! I love unique themes like that!
ReplyDeleteSooooo creative! and cute!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!!! Your children will always remember it!
ReplyDeleteYes! THat`s actually the same theme we had for my son`s first birthday. (see my site for pics)
ReplyDeleteHowever, your party looked way cooler! Way to go :)
What a great idea for a Birthday Party!
ReplyDeleteHi! I just did a Very Hungry Caterpillar post on my Party Blog and since I used one of your pictures I thought I'd let you know. I hope that is ok.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did. The whole party is fabulous!!!
Have a great day! :)
Lisa
The food looked great. I might copy some at our reptile party this weekend
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