J's Second Birthday Party

 Let's all just get on the same page now - I love throwing birthday parties.  And even though I said I wouldn't do another huge party for J after his party last year, I lied.  

I threw another huge party this year (but I did stick to my budget of $200, so, go me!).

(Huge shout out to the C family for hosting us all in your backyard!)

This year's theme: Construction

I approached this party a little differently than last year.

Last year, I tried to throw a party that everyone would enjoy, since J was turning one and mostly just enjoyed hanging out with people.

This year, I really tried to focus on activities that J would enjoy (within a "construction" realm).  

 

And, I have to say, that my favorite activity was also so simple!  I made a "Digging Site."

I inflated a pool, filled it with dirt, and threw some trucks in there - the kids loved it!  Seriously, there was always at least one kid digging.

 

 Next to the "Digging Site," I had a "Building Zone" - aka a whole bunch of cardboard blocks for the kids to stack (and knock over!).  Simple, but tons of fun!

 

Our friends have this darling play house in their backyard that J loves to play in every time we go over there.  It was also perfect for the party.  We had our very own "Home Under Construction."

We also had a bounce house that everyone enjoyed (not gonna lie, I got my bounce on after the party was over and before we deflated it).

 

No party is complete without food! 

For a Construction Party, we had to do "Build Your Own Sandwiches!"

 

 I also put together a fun snack bar full of "Building Supplies" next to the construction hats for the kids.

 

 We threw drinks (Capri Suns and Water Bottles) in Home Depot 5 gallon buckets.

For party favors, I rolled up Home Depot aprons, tied a mini-construction truck to the apron with bakers twine (from the Target dollar section) with a little "thank you" card.

 

 J wore the cutest shirt for the party (found on CafePress.com) that said "Can You Dig It? I'm 2" with a digger truck on it - how perfect is that?

He had a blast!

We had a blast!

And I'm not going to throw a party like this for another year ;)

Mini trucks were found at the Dollar Tree

Happy Birthday Banner found at Hobby Lobby

Orange and Yellow tissue balls found at Hobby Lobby

Balloons found at Hobby Lobby

Plates and Napkins found at Target

Construction Hats found on Amazon

 Black Stacking Buckets found at the 99 Cent Store

Silverware found at the Dollar Tree

Aprons and Buckets found at the Home Depot

Construction-Type Signs made by yours truly!