Yes, you read that correctly, a “Tree” party was the theme of choice for my 7 year old nephew a couple of weeks ago. Just a small do with a couple of school mates and his extended family.
Game #3: Pin the bird in the nest.
Tree painted and names written on the birds by the birthday boy. Love kid involvement in birthday prep! In fact the whole party was designed by him! Love this kid.
Game #4: Worms tied to string on the clothes line.
The kids had to eat the lollie worms with their hands behind their backs.
Game#5: Tree pinata.
Containing glow in the dark bugs, bouncy balls and wrapped sweets.
Some pinata action shots!
As well as some sushi and hot dogs at the birthday boys request, for dessert we had Chocolate Birds Nests
Fruit Cups with Tree toothpicks
Choc Grissini Sticks (aka ‘tree branches’)
and a wonderful tree birthday cake! It was dark by the time the dessert came out so along with glow sticks and sparklers.
The party was a week earlier than his birthday as his Mum (my sister Lou who many of you know) was due to give birth within the following weeks. Not sure exactly how she managed it, but a week after his party, at 11.15pm on the day of his actual birthday, he received the best present of all – a new baby sister. Seven years apart, brother and sister share the same birthdate! Which ironically enough is the same date as our Dad, their Grandpa, who is of course quite chuffed.
How close together are your children’s birthdays?!
How much scope do you give your children in party prep?
Do you run with whatever theme your child suggests or steer them in a particular direction? Or is the whole ‘theme thing’ just not for you?
If you’d like to see some pics of some more diy parties, you might like to head over to the Frog Goose & Bear party ideas page…
Gorgeous Party! And congratulations to your sister Lou on the new addition! I remember her from her Buttons with Lou Lou days!!!
What a fun theme…you guys did a great job as did your sister..congrats all round. xx
Oh WOW! How cool is your nephew to choose a tree party, I love it! And that cake, is spectacular! <br />What a beautiful story, so lovely to be 7 years apart and yet have that special link with the birth dates. Life is an amazing thing really xo
Love his choice of theme and how involved he got in preparing for it! Pinned, of course
Beautifully realised by a 7 year old art director and a lovely mum with perfect forward thinking.
Love that CAKE! Stunning! (And I LOVE when kids get involved in planning and party prep… pass on those party-nut genes aye?!)
I LOVE that tree cake. I am a big tree person, maybe I need to have a tree party? Great party planning by your nephew, clearing it runs in the family! And congrats to Lou as well
Isn't he ADORABLE!! What an original and darling boy he is. This party is wonderful. x