Cash Party {The Celebrations – Part II}

I can never seem to have it *all* together. And as a result, the kids parties seem to be late….like REALLY late. Brooklyn’s birthday is late September and Jonah’s in early October. Last year, Brooklyn’s party was in December and Jonah’s was in January {I KNOW}. This year, while making some progress, their parties were still late. I had them in November. Next year I’m determined to get my act together and do them closer to their actual birthdays. Many people told me to just not do them…not put that on myself…but I couldn’t. I can’t. It’s not their fault I didn’t get it planned and done, and really, when all is said and done – we love getting to celebrate together, whether it’s a week before their birthday or a month {or more} after. The kids had fun!

Here’s what we did. Brooklyn requested a Nightmare Before Christmas party and Jonah had a Cars one so he could have the Lightening McQueen cake from Walmart {which by the way is arguably the worst tasting cake ever…}.

Thanks to being after Halloween, I got to snatch up all thecups and plates, etc. at 50-70% off!

These fabulous Nightmare Before Christmas water bottle wrappers came from Freakn’ Sweet Shop on Etsy.

I am a Halloween baby, though I only remember having a Halloween related party once. My mom got dry ice for the punch and it was so cool. I remember – a defining moment – thinking my mom was SO cool. All my friends thought so too. At Brooklyn’s party, I got to be THAT mom! #proudmommymoment

All the kids loved it.

The Cupcake Toppers are also from the Freakn’ Sweet Shop.

And, humorously, Brooklyn read every.single.word. on each card…..to the point where partway through, some of the kids actually got up and left the room. Bahahaha….however, I LOVE that it mattered to Brooklyn what the cards said and who each gift was from. #tenderheart

After watching A Nightmare Before Christmas, the kids had a dance party. Who knew

3rd graders could be so smelly. Seriously, gym locker anyone?

And, onto Jonah’s the very next morning!

These adorable Cars water bottle labels are from Creative Party Pixels on Etsy.

I got to be THAT mom again! 😉

These adorable Cars cupcake toppers are from nra designs on Etsy

Bottom line – we had a blast! And on Saturday afternoon, I was SO glad we’d done it. 

And that it was over. 😉