2 + 2 = 4
As with every year that passes I can’t help but reflect on how much all 3 kids have grown. It’s simply mind boggling to me at how fast it goes. Even though it was the twin’s birthday we were celebrating, their big brother has a *starring* role in their lives. It’s because of big brother that the twins now have a fascination with bugs & butterflies, which led to our theme for the party ~ “Cute as a bug.”
Surprisingly everything fell right into place for their party. All of the paper for the homemade party hats, banners & labels were found on sale. Along with coordinating fabric for the curtain backdrop & trim for the various other projects were also found on sale. My goal for the food was to have it all in small sizes for our birthday boy & girl, and of course for their guests. I was also hoping for cool & refreshing treats, but our 96* heat index at 11:00 am quickly heated & melted our treats right away.
But, I soon realized I didn’t need to worry because the marshmallow pops were melting at a much faster rate by various little mouths!
Some kids were able to ignore the heat & just eat sweets. Others decided that the pink lemonade was much more refreshing with a few blowing bubbles added into the mix.
While some of our wee little guests were able to sleep right through it all.
We also had some bugs & butterflies photo moments. I decided to mimic what we did last year, but turned it into a ladybug & butterfly.
To me the funnest part about a party is looking at the kids’ reactions or watching them take it all in. Our yard is played in quite often, but to see it filled with dear friends & party favors was a treat for even myself. Half way through the party I was counting my blessings. A yard full of friends, food, health, & laughter was all an amazing feeling to see & hear.
Watching these 2 blow their own candles out, marking their 2nd year of life was also an amazing thing to see. Knowing that I as their Mommy, will be able to experience along with them a whole new world of discoveries as they enter this new year.
At the end of the party we gave each guest a “Cute as a Bug” collecting jar, thanking them for coming & celebrating their birthday with us.
I can only imagine what might be in store for me & all my mommy friends when it comes to filling these jars in the coming days.
Oh my.
*The collaboration of a few friends helped me plan this party.
Susan Lucci, Clara Lee, Leah, Shannon & Kerry, I am so thankful for all your help & suggestions.
My dear friend Susan Lucci & her mom, Clara Lee did the banners using their Silhouette machine & Martha Stewart’s loop edge punch. Susan also took the first photo in this post along with a few others.*
~ I can’t thank you enough, girlfriends!~
party resources:
cute as a bug printable favor tags – Tweedle Dee Designs
party hat inspiration – The City Cradle
pink paper straws – CDKane59 Etsy
gummy bug candy – Oriental Trading Co.
bug collecting jars – Container & Packaging
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O.M.G. I am in awe!
i love it!!!! how did you get the sprinkles to stay on the marshmallows?
wow. wow. wow……i went back and looked at the pics twice and i’ll probably go back again. awesome party, kellie!
Kellie, the party is amazing! I love the theme, colors, the lemonade stand, photo opp, the kids cute little outfits, and recognizing big brother too. What a fun time!
Now get some rest, you worked hard!
April
Great job, Kellie! What an adorable party. I had so much fun planning Liam’s first… these pics make me excited to do it again next summer! And by the way, your kiddos look so much like you!
A – DOR – A – BLE!! LOve every bit of it – the pennants, the marshmallows, the photo opp, the lemonade, the watermelon. You blew me away, wish we lived closer – I’d be insisting my little guys be friends with our little guys
Such an adorable party! You did a fantastic job, everything turned out super cute.
Oh my! What a beautiful, crafty party! Inspiring!
How absolutely precious!!!
Every single adorable detail.
You are so blessed to have had so many folks help you in the planning , design and creation of it all!
I know the kiddies loved every single minute of their special celebration!
xoxo
Sibi
your party is so beautiful, you did so much work! you are a real inspiration!
What an adorable party… Can you adopt me??? Love all of the sweet details, those babies must feel so special!
You completely outdid yourself. All of the detail are so ADORABLE. I’m with Elizabeth, I will need to go back and look @ it again just so I didn’t miss anything.
O how sweet! These photos are amazing
My twin girls are 6 now but I remember those sweet days of 2!
wow, you are seriously super mom. your blog is way cute! thanks for sharing all of the great ideas.
such a lovely party! You are one creative woman! Birthday wishes to your sweeties!Gigi
so cute…love it all.
Oh my goodness, will you be my mommie? What beautiful children enjoying a super duper party!
This is the cutest little party I have ever seen! Really. Every detail is adorable, your little ones too. Thanks for giving me some ideas for next year.
Londen
So cute! Looks like a very fun party!
honey you are AMAZING!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! incredible!!! Kellie, you have a gift girlfriend!! xoxo love those babies….
Oh my, I am loving this party! Love the lemonade stand, the photo opp w/the ladybug and butterfly, the favors – love it all!
Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! I am a new follower =)
I’m so far behind on blogs this week, but I just had to say how beautiful the party was!! Oh my goodness! & the pics are beautiful, too! Great job!!
This is the most adorable party! Just popped over from Housewife Bliss…off to explore.
I love this. LOVE!! Particularly the lemonade table, for some reason. Maybe I’m thirsty…but that is just my favorite! The hats. I need hats at my next party. Regardless if they’re appropriate. And I think the buggy photo op is awesome too. Just a GREAT party. I wanna bug party too! So cute! Great job.
This is AMAZING! I am a twin mom too- the girls will be a ladybug and bumblebee for halloween. I will be coming back here for some bug-inspiration! Your details are incredible.
so adorable!!!! lucky kiddos
SOSOSOSOSO cute. I love the table setting. Were did you get the super cool red and white vintage looking straws?
I just found the link in your blog for the straws.
And I love the watermelon butterflies. How clever.
That party is just adorable. I love all the details and I especially love your photo board … so cute! Great blog!
Ok, you blew me away with this party! I LOVE it! It is beyond incredible!!
And what a fun idea to do a fall party. I can’t wait to see what you do!
xoxo
Jen
WOW! Beautiful party!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful party. Love it!
Warmly, Michelle
Oh my gosh!! So cute! You did a fabulous job! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely precious! I love all the flushed faces of the kids in the pictures.
Okay cutest party ever!! I love all the details! I’d love for you to link it up at sundae scoop! http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/
Your party is picture perfect, i love every detail especially the the little photobooth!! such great ideas, ill definanty be hanging around. so great to meet ya!
I love this party – just amazing!
I am going to feature it on my blog this Friday.
Susan,
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Party and Entertaining Inspiration
http://ohbabyshowerdecor.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-am-loving-photo-booths-at-parties.html
I linked to this in my post today about cute photo booths! This party is to.die.for cute! Love all the colors, the lemonade stand, the photo booth…everything! well done!
i love the photo spot! adorable!
AMAZING! Great job! Love everything…. banners, hats, lemonade stand!
Love the Lemonade stand banner!
I LOVE the photo cut-out board! I am thinking of doing a Sesame Street or Dr Seuss theme for my twin boys 3rd birthday. Any suggestions for these themes? I would love for the the children to be able to stick their heads thru and have an incredibley cute pic.