We made and sent the invitations a few weeks ago. I think the $10 investment in a 1" circle craft punch was a good one. Who knows...maybe Amanda will want a polka dot party next year and we will pull out the punch again.
The invitations were easy and Andrew really enjoyed helping punch the holes and placing them on the cards.
The punch also came in handy for the party favor bags. Derrick picked up these colored lunch bags at the Dollar Tree - 10 for $1. We filled the bags with a Lego Party Favor and some "Lego" Rice Krispie treats (I used pretzel M&M's since they were a better size). And as a bonus, some Lego candy. We had already decided that the candy was not worth ordering and paying shipping, but a few days before the party I went to a local bulk food store to stock up on oatmeal and barley...and they had the candy on the shelf!! I was so excited.
I also knew that most of the kids were bringing siblings and I just hate for someone to leave empty handed, so I bagged some extra RK Treats for the little siblings.
The punch also came in handy for the party favor bags. Derrick picked up these colored lunch bags at the Dollar Tree - 10 for $1. We filled the bags with a Lego Party Favor and some "Lego" Rice Krispie treats (I used pretzel M&M's since they were a better size). And as a bonus, some Lego candy. We had already decided that the candy was not worth ordering and paying shipping, but a few days before the party I went to a local bulk food store to stock up on oatmeal and barley...and they had the candy on the shelf!! I was so excited.
I also knew that most of the kids were bringing siblings and I just hate for someone to leave empty handed, so I bagged some extra RK Treats for the little siblings. Andrew loved his cake. There are so many ideas online for Lego cake that involve frosting marshmallows. I was thankful for this much easier idea to use Dots candy...another Dollar Tree purchase. I was still up until Midnight on Friday icing and then cleaning up the mess.
Wouldn't you agree...this smile makes it totally worth it.
Several kids had concerned comments that there were *real* Legos on the cake plate. I think they thought I would accidentally serve them.
As the kids arrived, they worked on Lego Dot-to-Dots and coloring sheets.
Then, we moved to the family room for the big "Lego Dump." Dumping the entire box of Legos is a rare treat in our family. It is just too hard to pick up and Farley's hair gets everywhere. But my friend Laura had a great idea to dump on a sheet. What a great solution. I may allow the boys to dump more often now.
Several kids had concerned comments that there were *real* Legos on the cake plate. I think they thought I would accidentally serve them.
As the kids arrived, they worked on Lego Dot-to-Dots and coloring sheets.
Then, we moved to the family room for the big "Lego Dump." Dumping the entire box of Legos is a rare treat in our family. It is just too hard to pick up and Farley's hair gets everywhere. But my friend Laura had a great idea to dump on a sheet. What a great solution. I may allow the boys to dump more often now.
Of course the greatest part of the Lego Dump was the big crashing sound made as the Legos tumbled out of the box. The kids dove in, just as if it were a piñata.
The big activity was building cars and racing them. I had some other game ideas, but didn't need them. The kids were happily occupied for almost an hour. Back and forth...rebuilding and customizing. It was great.
Andrew can't have a party without hot dogs on the menu. Notice the little "Lego" hotdog. Derrick would only let me cut one - he didn't think they would be a hit with the kids. 
The big activity was building cars and racing them. I had some other game ideas, but didn't need them. The kids were happily occupied for almost an hour. Back and forth...rebuilding and customizing. It was great.
Here's the birthday boy enjoying his hot dog. Notice the wrapping around the juice box. I found the template here.
It looks like a big party, but we only sent seven invitations and five came...just many siblings. I loved the size - just Andrew's best buddies.
(The crown was a gift from his teachers. He wore it all day at school on his birthday.)
Opening presents is always great fun!
Another very exciting part of the party was that my Godparents were in town for the ACC tournament and Jennie Lou came over with my mom for the party. She, along with Derrick's sister, married us. This weekend, she was able to meet our kids. What a treat.
(The crown was a gift from his teachers. He wore it all day at school on his birthday.)
Opening presents is always great fun!
Another very exciting part of the party was that my Godparents were in town for the ACC tournament and Jennie Lou came over with my mom for the party. She, along with Derrick's sister, married us. This weekend, she was able to meet our kids. What a treat.
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cleaned up another "sheet dump" last night - there is something SOOOOOOOO satisfying about the sound of all those legos crashing to the ground, isn't there?
unfortunately, the sheet we are using is part of my only spare set for our bed. so I'm finding myself needing a cheap double/queen-ish size flat sheet. worth it, in my opinion.
the party looked awesome. i loved the invites especially. your patience with the cake is admirable! and it looked great too!
happy birthday month to the whole family!
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