Olivia's Birthday Celebration



The Birthday Girl!

 We celebrated Olivia's 2nd birthday yesterday before her sister left for Arizona.  I was a little disappointed that they were predicting thunder showers throughout the day and wrestled with an alternative location.  It was suppose to be a BirthDAY in the Park Party not a cooped up in the house party.  In addition to New England's fickle weather my husband called to tell me he couldn't make it home. 


I won't lie I cried.  I cried because I wanted to give my little girl a special day filled with love, laughter and beautiful memories and I felt it wasn't possible.  But, after picking up the cake which looked aMaZinG I felt regenerated to make this party all those things I mentioned earlier indoors or outdoors with or without her father. 

How awesome does this cake l

After some minor plan readjustments we did a quick stop to the dollar store before picking up Livi from my moms and picked up some party supplies.  The next day my sister came and took the birthday girl while we prepared for the surprise.  I was surprised to find out I didn't know where my camera was and so we spent some time trying to scramble for a camera.  But, my sister was able to get hers to charge -whew!


Her cousin Jarod fell asleep and when Olivia arrived she was asleep....I didn't plan on that! I scheduled a 2pm party because she normally has her nap by then.  Sooo, it's a party and the lil' boogers are sleeping....errr! But, she'd been sleeping for a while and Jarod just woke up so WAKE that BIRTHDAY GIRL UP!!


She was sleepy face at first but when the lights went off and the singing started Livi came alive.  She was soooo excited to see her barney birthday cake she poked it and I let her.  So yup, we had finger prints in the cake but we ate it and it was DELISH!


We had a window of sunshine and headed outside to play with giant bubbles (made of dish soap and a little shampoo) four square, scooters and just dance around to toddler music.  It was a blast.  I'm soooo happy her day turned out nice.  The mess on the other end....wellll....let's just say I went to bed late ;)


For those interested I believe I did all this under $100 for a group of 9 people let's tally it all up:


Price Chopper
Cake 16.99 (my splurge but well worth it)
watermelon 4.99
16 hot dogs 2.00
16 croissant rolls 3.50
corn on the cob 5 for 2.69
chips 2 for 5.00
100% juice (for little ones) 2.50
juice drink (I'm ashamed but hey 1 day of the year isn't going to hurt anyone) 1.39


EBay
cake topper 5.00


Dollar Store
tablecloth 3.00
banner .75
6 helium star shaped balloons and 1 happy birthday balloon 7.00 (what 2yr doesn't like balloons?)
paper cups 1.00
paper plates 1.00
napkins 1.00
treat bags 1.00
party toys 3.00
party treats 2.00
party hats and crowns 2.00
candles 1.00


Marshall's
Gifts: 22.00
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Total: $88.81


How do you keep your party cost down?