This is how we dot it!
The spotty dotty baby shower for Bethany went off smashingly.
Everybody twisted and polka’d, hula-hooped and waved their hands in the air like they just didn’t care. I even danced a bit myself! It was a royal dotty good time.
Of course there was a craft project. A party is not a party if we aren’t crafting!
I made up some dot-to-dot sheets and put out a bowl of brightly colored puffballs and some glitter glue. The kids had at it with wild dotty abandon. I had my doubts about the glitter glue. It was a bit messy but it did keep the children occupied for quite a while. And then it kept the host of the house vacuuming for quite a bit after that. (Though mostly I think the sandbox and the eight thousand kids going in and out the back door were to blame.)
Moving on to food! Everyone contributed. There were dotty salads and of course dotty candy. Bethany made delicious vanilla cupcakes with cheesecake-and-strawberry-preserve filling and then the kids decorated them with dotty candy! I know, the guest of honor is not supposed to bake her own cupcakes but this is Bethany we are talking about. She wanted them to taste good, which meant she had to make them herself. If she left the baking to me, she’d end up with very beautiful but not-so-great tasting box-mix cupcakes. I accept my limitations.
The decorate-your-own cupcake idea was all Annalie’s. I wanted to micro-manage the dot-decorating process (of course) but it turned out to be way more fun to let everyone do their own. Plus, it was a great way to use the candy bar again.
Those IKEA jars have more than paid for themselves.
Sonja made strawberry-mint—infused water. I was skeptical at first, thinking it would taste like watery juice, but it was actually really refreshing and delicious! Bug kept helping herself to glass after glass. I’m thinking I might have to try this at home.
Glug glug!
And my mom made napkins! I love her. She’s going to have these in her shop soon too! She’s selling them in her shop now so you can play along at home.
But mostly it was fun to hang out with a bunch of friends who are really good spots…er, I mean sports!
Happy Baby Shower, Bethany!
19 Comments
Melissa
Everything looks awesome. Bethany looks great too. Seriously, you are such a great party planner!
bethany actually
I couldn’t have asked for a better party! And as for making my own cupcakes, pffft. I only wish I could have helped out more. It was so weird not to be hosting the party. :-)
Amanda
Looks like no dot was left undotted. What a great idea!
Elda @ Peace-inthe-Storm
Looks awesome! You did great with carrying out the theme of the baby shower. I love the strawberry-mint infused water idea. Might have to try it out soon.
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nicole i
what a fun theme, what great fun with bethany…and for bethany!
Sonja
Glitter glue in Noah’s hair, sand in the couch, and frosting on the floor… it was an AWESOME party. :)
darci
If I ever have a baby, I sure hope I have a friend as creative as you to throw the party :)
SAJ says: thank you but this was definitely a group effort. I just blogged it first. :)
Erin
You guys should seriously start your own party planning biz! You a re all so talented! It looks like loads of fun,a nd I love all the bright colors. It reminds me of the circus I wanted for Bethany’s wedding! Did you guys make Bethany’s shirt, too?
So sad I couldn’t be there.
SAJ says: Bethany made it! She’s clever with dottery that way. We missed you!
Madge
I’m so glad that Bethany made her own cupcakes, they were delicious :) Another highly entertaining party full of laughter and love. SUCCESS!!!
Mrs. Wilson
You guys sure know how to party. Looks like a great time! I love how creative you always get with the food.
noe
beautiful!
It look like you guys did a great job for Bethanny!
howp you all had a lot of fun!
Erin
Love the new animation. If I stare at it long enough, it feels like you are trying to tell me something about Bug Twitters! Hehe
Sonja von Franck
Looks like another successful party! Love the theme and how everyone pitched in. Parties and baby showers can be a lot of work when one or even two people take it on. Glad to see you all working together to celebrate the new arrival!
Annika
We had a great time! Especially my little man of questionable manners. (I never thought I’d be the mom of the kid who takes his pants off at parties, but there you have it.)
Camels & Chocolate
Why aren’t you an event planner again? I have not seen you throw a single soiree without some adorably cohesive theme that blows every other party out of the water!
Rachel
At first I really liked your new banner – then I noticed the eyes moving. Now it is watching me and I am uncomfortable…
Kuky
Looks like so much fun. Wish we could have made it.
Katrina
That looks like a fantastic party!! I am so impressed (and jealous) by your creativity!! You should really start your own party planning business!! It looks like everyone had a wonderful time!!
BeachMama
Oh what a beautiful Californian dottery baby shower. I love it all and only wish I could have joined you. Your imagination is amazing.