I can’t imagine he’s TWO! Our goofy little man is already two years previous, which feels unreal – time is such a thief. Y’all know I’m a giant theme get together gal – so of COURSE I’ve had a operating checklist of contenders for good 2nd birthday themes when tossing round all types of two 12 months previous birthday concepts for Jonah man. 😉 However in the long run, it was a no brainer: he was going to be TWO the Rescue! In fact Jonah’s lovelovelove for giant vans and automobiles runs deep as if does for therefore many toddler males (the larger and louder the higher, clearly). However after I’m contemplating get together themes, I personally like to determine just a little somethin’-somethin’ additional that retains issues genuinely enjoyable for all and kicks it up a notch above simply choosing up themed get together provides and calling it a fiesta, you already know? (Not that there’s something in opposition to retaining it easy – I’m simply additional within the get together planning division). To notice, this does NOT imply it must be outrageously costly or have its personal line merchandise on the annual household finances – to me, it simply means pondering of little particular touches or actions that make it extra significant or memorable for all. 🙂
For all of my children’ events, we’ve saved it easy with cupcakes or a cake from an area grocery retailer that does them *so properly* …I’m not a buttercream gal, so their whipped cream frosting is to die for – and I realized the laborious approach final 12 months that straightforward white frosting is best than blue. 😉 However my private favourite contact have been these cute cupcake toppers! I ordered them from Etsy they usually come as a digital obtain to print as many as you want; I simply printed on cardstock and lower them out myself. A complete hit!
balloon arch or strip is surprisingly straightforward to place collectively in case you use a strip like this; I like to recommend colour coordinating on your get together theme. For our TWO the Rescue party theme, I went with pink, black, yellow and gold. The “TWO THE RESCUE” black balloons have been a complete factor, let me let you know…I obtained them blown up at Michael’s the day earlier than, and THE LITERAL SECOND I stepped outdoors with my stuffed bag, I heard three loud pops in succession…womp.
Certain sufficient, air expands in warmth (good ol’ science), and my three E’s Exploded. HA. Ask me how a lot time I spent taping the balloons with black electrical tape within the hopes of getting sufficient air from my lungs in there for get together time…
As seen on the OG, short-term tattoos have been a smash hit. 😉 They’re one thing I’d suggest for any little’s shindig as a enjoyable exercise for little friends! Whether or not it’s for two 12 months previous birthday concepts or past, decide up a pack of on-theme tats for a enjoyable time (that additionally simply transfers to the grown ups…we ALL had firetruck sleeves by the day’s finish!).
One other smash hit: these hearth extinguisher squirt weapons! They’re surprisingly properly made and have been SUPER enjoyable for everybody to squirt at each other (to not point out refreshing – it was 90 levels that day. Phew.).
Probably the most magical second of Jonah’s TWO the Rescue get together was having our native volunteer hearth division cease by! This isn’t a broadly marketed service (not less than in our city), in all probability for apparent causes, however volunteer departments will typically cease by child events (without spending a dime – they’re non-profit!) as long as there aren’t any lively hearth calls.
I can not say sufficient good issues about these guys. They not solely confirmed up lights-and-sirens within the truck, however they introduced their mascot canine, Sparky, plastic firehats for all, and FIRE TRUCK RIDES FOR THE KIDS!!!! I imply, I couldn’t cease squealing in glee, not to mention the youngsters.
It was such a enjoyable, distinctive expertise for everybody, the youngsters had a blast, and the blokes have been educating everybody on hearth security whereas we rode across the neighborhood. However how typically do you get to experience round in an actual hearth truck?! In all seriousness, in terms of 2nd birthday themes or 2 12 months previous birthday concepts, “two the rescue” pops up primarily in two methods on-line: with rescue automobiles, and with superheroes. And it was SO candy to make it occur with our native hometown heroes, to signify what REAL heroes appear like and do on a regular basis.
We did feed the blokes and go away a pleasant donation for the division, which I’d extremely suggest doing!!! Help your native hearth division!!!
For the remainder of get together meals, we saved it easy maintaining with the “firehouse” theme – chili canine on the grill, barbecue, potato salad, cole slaw, fruit and veggies with dip. Then, enjoyable frosted two the rescue shortbread cookies I had made by an area baker (who additionally did Jonah’s first rodeo party cookies final 12 months!)
A great way to convey dwelling any theme get together is together with your drinks – and a superb mocktail or cocktail will do the trick!
Naturally, we saved it going right here: Po-Po Punch and Firetruck Fizz.
For the Po-Po Punch: Blue Gatorade and Sprite. I saved blue sanding sugar on a plate for rimming!
For the Firetruck Fizz: Cranberry Juice and Strawberry seltzer water. Raspberry syrup was the aspect addition right here to pour over ice earlier than including your drink for anybody wanting a further candy twist!
ALSO BEFORE I FORGET…do you know I added all of my previous get together invites as downloadable templates on Etsy?? I designed all of them myself and infrequently obtained Q’s on the place they have been from when sharing previous get together themes, so I needed so as to add all of them to at least one useful dandy place for you to have the ability to use your self in case you’re doing the same theme on your personal kiddos quickly. (Additionally included my child sprinkle invite there – take pleasure in!)
Click on the collage under to buy! Though heads up – Jonah clearly wore a firetruck outfit for the get together…that was as a result of his lovely embroidered shirt didn’t make it in time. Whereas I lovelovelove supporting small retailers, this shipped on the final attainable day and ended up taking up per week to reach, so I used to be tremendous bummed. Only a heads as much as order waaaaay upfront in case you’re !
All of us ended the day sweaty and smiling, lined in short-term tattoos and frosting. The perfect birthday, in my guide. 🙂
Comfortable second birthday, Jonah James – we hope your TWO the Rescue party was the perfect. 🙂
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