We have a sweet little 4 year old and it was only fitting to have a "sweet" party for her.
The theme was Candy Land. The kids played a "life-size" version throughout our house following the rainbow path.
So, come with me as we take a photographic journey through Candy Land, exactly as the kids experienced it.
Welcome to a scrumptious journey through Candy Land. We will enjoy the magical landscape as we see where the rainbow path leads us.
The friendly Gingerbread Plum Tree welcomes us as we begin along the colorful way. Here we must pop all the plums in order to continue. Ready, set, POP!
Now, we have entered Peppermint Forest. Imagine....giant red and white peppermint sticks as tall as trees. But, Mr. Mint has chopped down too many and we must grow some more trees. Let's see how fast we can wrap these 3 volunteers into candy cane trees!
Here we are at Gramma Nut's house in Peanut Acres. She is full of surprises. It looks like she left some peanuts for us. Everyone must throw a peanut into the bushel to continue on our journey.
Look ahead! There is Gumdrop Mountain. To get over, we must drop a gumdrop from the peak into the valley below, then slide down the mountain to the other side. Good luck and be safe!
We have now arrived at Lollipop Woods. Princess Lolly would like to create some new flavors. Use the crayons to make your best looking lollipop.
The Chocolate Swamp is just around the bend. Here we find everyone's sticky, gooey friend, Gloppy. Let us plop right down in the warm, smooth cocoa to play a game. It is like hot potato, only with a chocolate bar. Pass around the candy bar while the magical tunes play, but watch out! If the music stops while you are holding it, you're out. Be quick, we don't want the chocolate to melt!
What's that? We're almost to King Kandy's castle? Why yes, here we are. You did it! Now, let's pose with the birthday girl at our final destination...the turrets of the castle.
Now that our adventure has ended, let's go enjoy some sweet treats of our own and sing Happy Birthday to Cate!
She had a fantastic day and almost 4 days later is still talking about the party and thanking me. I treasure these moments. It is chaotic and a lot of work, but it is all worth it to see their joy sharing in the fun with their friends.
Special thanks goes to Jennifer @ if you're happy and you know it for the inspiration and large decorations to make this party possible. You rock!
10 comments:
what an amazing party! OMG - so jealous
Hi! I saw your link in the comments section at Adventures In Babywearing, and clicked over to check out the birthday party post! OH MY GOODNESS!! What a dream party! You did a great job. I can't imagine how much work you put into that, but I am sure your little girl will never forget it! I'll have to keep this theme in mind for future parties myself!! Great job!!
WOW! What Terra said. I want a Candyland party like that. Love all the activities and decorations. Can't believe you had all those kids too...you are amazing! PS: You need to link up your party to someone's carnival. I can't think of one right now but there has to be someone out there that just features creative parties.
Looks like so much fun. I love the cake!
I'm always awed by moms who go to such huge lengths for birthday parties. And, wow, you sure did! Everything looks amazing. Not to mention scrumptious!
Wow! How fun is that!!!!! So creative.
(And I love her skirt!)
Steph
Oh my! You are so talented - that's amazing. What a fun memory for her!
Allison! Fantastic! It looks great, and soooo much fun! You're such a supermom.
I know I am terribly behind, but I was caught up in the midst of my Tangled party planning and prep for Annie's bday! Now that hers is behind me, I must start working on Catie's. She's also doing Candy Land so I'm spying on you for game ideas! I have everything planned but the peanut spot, and I need a game or craft to do there. Or I need to rearrange what I already have planned.
I *LOVE* your large cardboard paintings and I hope I can do something half as good. I am not very artistically gifted!
This is such a fun theme and you did a great job with it.
Allison! Fantastic! It looks great, and soooo much fun! You're such a supermom.
I know I am terribly behind, but I was caught up in the midst of my Tangled party planning and prep for Annie's bday! Now that hers is behind me, I must start working on Catie's. She's also doing Candy Land so I'm spying on you for game ideas! I have everything planned but the peanut spot, and I need a game or craft to do there. Or I need to rearrange what I already have planned.
I *LOVE* your large cardboard paintings and I hope I can do something half as good. I am not very artistically gifted!
This is such a fun theme and you did a great job with it.
Dumb double comments.
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