We decided with our unpredictable Seattle weather to have the party in an indoor soccer field...remember the invite and thank you card? Go figure, the day was absolutely gorgeous!
With an hour of play and 45 minutes in the party room, there wasn't a lot of time to do crazy decorating, so I focused on the tables.
A special request from the birthday boy, Neapolitan cupcakes: chocolate cupcakes, strawberry and vanilla frosting with a gumball cherry.
Personalized water labels and silly straws for the drink 'station'...
More birthday boy favorites; mint Oreos and Crunch & Munch, Chex Mix and green M&Ms in paper cones from In Good Company via Kara's Party Ideas. I snapped these pictures just in time...a whirlwind of sweaty hungry kids descended upon it...
Our friends signed our World Cup replica ball....
Silver and gold soccer balls that I scored on at the Dollar Store (4 for a $1!!!) did double duty as place settings and a take-home favor. Can I say enough how much I love the Dollar Store? The gold trophy vases started off as ugly green plastic planters that I spray painted. Why yes, eagle eyes, the vase filler is dried split peas with Whirly Pops, color coordinated, of course.
The birthday boy in a shiny new outfit. Can you believe they wanted $49.99 for a child's World Cup jersey? I couldn't do it...of course I would have to get the matching shorts for $39.99. $90 people for an outfit he will be out of before the new soccer season even starts. I don't own $40 shorts. I love my kids, but really? Shame on you sports retailers...plus, the U.S. shirts were not even cool, just white. Couldn't it have been red and screamed U.S.A. across the front like a lot of countries? Then, maybe, I would have given it a second (although not happening) thought.
A fabulous day of fun had by all...and my sweetie is 9! Where does the time go?
CUTE! I love the paper cones in the grass!! Looks like everyone had a ball :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just sooo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat party, and such an appropriate theme for this time of year. It looks like they all had a blast.
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn! Lots of great ideas! Love the grass elements and all the table top ideas. Crunch & Munch, Chex Mix and green M&Ms seems like a great combo for the snack cones... which, by the way, were very cute. Of course, whether it be a construction theme or soccer theme, I love any table top that can make use of orange cones! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Oh I just love themed parties!! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love all of the fun details!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Perfect time of year for it too, with the World Cup!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN party. My son (he's 23) would have LOVED a party like this. He's a huge soccer fan! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comment on the invites. Things are coming together for the wedding...2 more weeks!! I do know this ~ I prefer smaller parties over weddings. :)
Have a great day!
This looks like so much fun! I am sure the kids loved it. You are a very fun mom!! Thank you for sharing your ideas!
ReplyDeleteoh, I love the little balls used as place settings..!! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I just discovered your site and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteTwo questions: which dollar store did you find the gold soccer balls at? Dollar Bills, Dollar General, etc.
And second, where did you get fake astro turfy stuff?
Oh, and one more, do you have a button that I can grab to put on my blog, I never know how to know when someone replies to a comment so if you want you can email me back at labelle6pack@comcast.net
Thanx!! :)
I just found your site and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it.. what fun!!
ReplyDeleteTwo questions: which dollar store did you find the gold soccer balls at: Dollar General, Dollar Bills, etc.
Second, where did you get the astro turfy stuff?
Oh, and one more, do you have a button that I can grab to put on my blog? I never know how to know when someone replies to a comment that I make so if you want you can email me at labelle6pack@comcast.net
Thanx!! :)
Just curious what software do you like to use to make your water bottle labels?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your gold trophy centerpiece! What a fun party!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen Neapolitan cupcakes! Love that idea!!!
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