Of course we did a Dora themed party, since Natalie has been pretending she's Dora and I'm Boots for her whole second year on this earth. Well, did I order the bounce house and pizza and call it a day? Of course not, that would have been too easy! I planned a Dora course complete with a ransom note from Swiper who swiped our Dora pinata, a map to tell us where to go (through the musical garden, to starcatcher pond, and across Bubble bridge), and little activities along the way. Well, I guess all the hard work payed off, because Natalie and her friends really did have a great time. But next year, it's a bounce house.
A shout out to my friend Jodie who created this amazing Dora cake, yes folks, she molded each tiny character with love, she is amazing. See her cake blog here.
Dora and Diego tatoos for everyone, I didn't think church was the next day, oh swell!
The course begins:
Starcatcher Pond (a fountain near our house)
Natalie opens her presents, she wanted to play with each one afterward, and I'm like, "No, onto the next one, sorry Nat, you must open them all first!"
Sidenote: Seriously the week after this party, Natalie's favorite show switched from Dora to the Backyardigans, so I guess Dora went out with a bang.
6 comments:
How fun! You are so creative. If Katelyn gets into Dora, which I'm sure she will we might have to copy the party idea. We're excited that you guys are coming for Thanksgiving!
It was a very creative birthday Melissa. Braden loved it and it was so much more clever than a bounce house!
That is a rad cake!!! I can't believe how much effort you put in, Go you! Jordan is in the Dora phase and she gets so sad when swiper comes on the screen its hilarious! we just finished the backyardagains, I am guessing Natalie will probablly go wonder pets next, have fun with all the singing!!!
You are such a good mom Melissa!
Great job Melissa! you are so cute and creative. What are you talking about?-I'm totally for Tatoo's at church!
So sad we missed.
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