35: the monster bash part two: the day

And now for the play-by-play of the big day:

 First, of course, there was a flurry of getting ready.

It really wasn’t too bad that day, as I had stayed up late the night before (Note to self: you CANNOT put M&Ms onto a sundae until right before you serve it…they bleed).

 And Aurora had a friend to keep her occupied.

When the friends started to arrive, there was the Make-a-Monster craft and even monster coloring pages.

Of course they mostly wanted to check out Aurora’s playroom/toys.  Aurora got more into it after everyone had left and made some cool creatures.

Then we played monster hide-and-seek.  The girls covered their eyes while I went and hid our monster.

Then they ran to find him and were supposed to touch him and run screaming back to “home”. 

I had a cell phone sewn into the back so my husband could “ROAR” at them.

As suspected, most of the girls loved the screaming and running part.  The little baby that was there….not so much.

But in general it was very fun.  And prizes were collected.

The monster squeakers were the big hit.

Then it was time for lunch.  Sandwiches and fruit and veggies, etc.  I ordered some for the grown-ups at Panera, but made some simple crustless ones for the kids.  I never got to the mini-monster pizzas I had planned.

Next, since it didn’t rain after all, we headed outside.  The swings are always a fav.

I brought the other games out so everyone could try as they liked.

The prizes were available for everyone who tossed a beanbag,

Or did the monster stomp,

Or knocked over the bowling pins.

Next up…Pinata.  This was a request from Aurora, I think only because she knew there would be candy in it. 

It proved very difficult to break, and in the end the dads had to step in.

And have a little fun of their own.

And then it was time to sing!  Aurora is really much more of a fan of ice cream than cake so we had monster sundaes. 

Yummmm!

Before everyone went home, they had to get their very own monster.

They all have good homes and are quite beloved.

All in all, I couldn’t have asked for a better day.  Aurora never got really overwhelmed so she was able to enjoy the whole party.  Theo slept for pretty much all of it.  And I had “hosting” to do, but it wasn’t out of control and I got to enjoy it too.

Happy Birthday, Roar!

JT

 (Most photos by Christianne Ebel )

Comments

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

So much fun! I love the pic of Aurora on the swing :)

[Diana Cirne]

This party is amazing! I'm 24 years old and I want one too!! So funny! So much love all around!

[Channing]

Wow. That is QUITE the party. I can't believe how much sewing you did for it. With 3 birthdays coming up I am feeling overwhelmed by your ingenuity. Want to come throw parties for my kids?? I LOVE that you threw a monster party for a girl. That's just too cute.

[Koningskind]

Wow, this was a big party.
The fun is visible so clearly of your photo's.

[Michelle]

Looks like so much fun! Awesome job!

[Sara Cecil]

I'm not sure how I originally found your blog, but I just wanted to tell you how amazingly creative and talented you are! I am in love with you whole monster party! I better not show this to my kids, or you will be adding three children to your family around birthday time! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[Stacey]

What a great day...

[Anne]

You really created a lovely party - the pictures are great. Wish I was there!

[Sam]

Love the monster theme, and the games looked great fun. But I can't believe you made a little monster for everyone to take home.
How wonderful!
How terrifying!
We (my 8yr old son and I) are still trying to make our first monster plushie - I think we're a little slower than you, lol.

[Paper Dolls for Boys]

I love kids parties and this one looks like it was an absolute success! Well done, I can tell you put a lot of thought, heart and work into it!

[Amanda]

I love the decorations! I just found your site and it's great. And a monster party is a fantastic idea.

[NICOLE]

Oh, where did you get her 4 shirt?!?! My daughter is turning 2 next month and I made her one, but it is nowhere as cute as this one!
I think we'll be doing a monster theme next year. This year is all about the bugs! All her little friends are boys so we tried to stick to a gender neutral theme!
I love your blog!

[M]

I was wondering where you got the Monster Tin Lunch boxes? I love this party!

[Cyndi]

Hi, Where did you get the 4 shirt? Great party!

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I better not show this to my kids, or you will be adding three children to your family around birthday time! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[ruth hammond]

just came across this as planning monster party for my soon to be 5 year old daughter Edie - gave me lots of ideas :-)
Thanks for sharing this lovely day
Ruthx

[kristynincanada]

Your blog has inspired the theme for my soon-to-be 4-year-old son's (1st) Birthday Party! Great ideas to go on!!
I'm painting a monster shirt for all the kids to wear at the party & take with them, we're doing the monster colouring page as the kids arrive, the bean bag toss, hide the monster, pin the eyeball on the monster, monster eyeball cupcakes, and I've got some really cute felt monster-face bags to send home their loot in!
Can't wait!!

[Stephanie Atterbury]

Looks like a fabulous party!! I love all your ideas!

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the bean bag toss, hide the monster, pin the eyeball on the monster, monster eyeball cupcakes, and I've got some really cute felt monster-face bags to send home their loot in!
Can't wait!!

[Meredith]

I just came across your post and I love your party! I am having a 2nd birthday monster party for my son. Can you please tell me where you found those adorable metal lunch boxes?

Thank you so much!