02.13.12
I’m down at the Toy Fair again all day today, but I wanted to give you a peek at Noah’s Wizard of Oz party we had over the weekend:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Hot air balloons from paper lanterns, boxes, and string. I was inspired by this tutorial from my Family Style colleague Liz.
Make your own wands.
I bought these black-and-white straws on Etsy.
Lunch Menu:
Lion’s “Courageous” chili with Yellow Brick cornbreads
Scarecrow’s “Brain Food” veggie platter in rainbow colors
Tin Man’s PB+J Hearts
Yellow Macaroni & Cheese Road (recipe here)
Italian Mix/Vegetarian SandWITCHES
Dessert:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow cake
Glinda’s wand cookies
Rainbow fruit skewers
A room full of “early” parents.
I made the Yellow Brick Road with a big roll of yellow paper from The Teacher’s Store, a sponge, and yellow paint.
This little girl makes me want a baaaaaaby!
My reaction to the cake reveal.
Thanks so much to everyone who came! (And thanks to my sister for taking these photos!)
16 Comments to Noah’s 3rd Wizard of Oz Party
Fran Gibb
February 13, 2012 at 11:37 am
Michelle my birthhday is next Monday
how about you and Justin throwing a party just like that one for me. haha Love you guys!!
Jessica
February 13, 2012 at 7:07 pm
This looks like such a fun party! I saw that cake idea on Pinterest and wanted to make it, but couldn’t figure out an occasion to do so! I love this and the cake works perfectly! Happy 3rd birthday, Noah!
Debbie Ambrosino
February 13, 2012 at 9:26 pm
I had unfortunately missed Noah’s 2nd Birthday – Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar Party. I am so happy I was able to attend his 3rd Birthday Party! It was so much fun! This was the best birthday cake ever and Noah and all his friends and family had an awesome time. It was the perfect party for a three year old.
Melanie
February 13, 2012 at 11:49 pm
AHH! LOVEEE LOVEEE LOVEEE!!! It really was such a wonderful party! Wanna help me plan V’s first? lol.
Rheanna
February 14, 2012 at 4:06 pm
omg, that is amazing!!! Where did you get that shirt her wore?! I’m in love
michellehorton
February 14, 2012 at 11:28 pm
My sister made it!
Owlissa
February 18, 2012 at 4:37 am
OH MY GOODNESS! This is such a delightfully lovely party. I love all the details, especially the balloon lanterns.
Happy Birthday, Noah!
Owlissa
February 18, 2012 at 4:38 am
I’m getting the impression, from all her projects that turn up in your posts, that your sister is one clever lady. I sense many good things her future!
kate
March 5, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Did you watch the last episode of Modern Family?! Thought of Noah’s party!
Abigail Herman
March 9, 2012 at 3:09 am
LOVE the menu!!!!
Kendra
March 10, 2012 at 2:10 am
I love this! I’m a huge fan of the Wizard of OZ; I hope my boy loves it as much as yours!
Tiffanie
March 25, 2012 at 3:23 am
Adorable party! I am having one for my twins and was wondering where you got the lollipops. ??
Nikki
April 3, 2012 at 2:26 am
Thank you for the kind words about his shirt/party decorations/photographs/projects that some of you have made…
it made me feel good to read those tonight!
-”her sister”/”his aunt”
jessi
October 22, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Awesome! How did you hang the tablecloths from the ceiling (for the rainbow)? Your idea inspired me but I’m trying to figure out how to put it up.
michellehorton
March 9, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Jessi – It’s actually streamers. I hung them up one at a time — and it was pretty painstaking to get them even, to be honest.
michellehorton
March 9, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Tiffanie – We got them from a local sweet’s shop.