I love giving my kids parties to remember, even though let’s be honest they are just a little bit too young to.

Grayson’s Birthday is in January but as he doesn’t understand we have the past 2 years held them joint parties on Addison’s Birthday in May, as usually the weather is nicer.

Last year they had a rainbow splash party, I never did get round to blogging about it but I have so many pictures so I must share those.

This year I knew Grayson’s half of the party would be Mickey Mouse as he loves him, but I was unsure with Addison, I turned to my favourite place in the world for Inspiration - Pinterest – I have had a board for Parties set up for some time and I always add things I like for now and in the future.

At 1st I had decided to do a Hello Kitty and Mickey party, as we all know Addison loves HK (as does Mummy) but then over the past few months her love for Minnie came too, so I decided with us visiting Disney the week of their party too we should do a Mickey and Minnie Party for them.

I spent months researching ideas, with huge plans in my head, for decorations, food etc. Then unfortunately some time-consuming things in day-to-day life, along with moving and being heavily pregnant I just couldn’t get it all done.

I feel disappointed I didn’t but at least I managed to put some little handmade touches on the day and most of all the kiddo’s had fun.

Decorations

Alot of the things I didn’t get around to were the decorations, I am always one for Dec’s, we went for a Black/Red/Yellow and White theme, luckily I had some Mickey/Minnie Bunting from Grayson’s old room, and I brought some of his bigger Mickey’s to look after the different tables – like the gifts and drinks, the kids seem to like these touches.

We also had co-ordinating Polka-dot Napkins and Plates, as well as table coverings, every little helps.

Little Touches

My babies are not really old enough to understand party games as of yet and were happy with the bouncy castle and slides etc we brought along, but I do try to think of little things to keep all the adults and older children entertained.

This time we set up a Mickey/Minnie Photo Booth with Props for people to take Pictures, it didn’t get used as much as I would have liked mainly due to alot of people being outside enjoying the dry weather. But cute I think you shall agree?

I also after visiting this ladies blog  got the idea of the Mickey Skittles, so easy and so cheap, basically just stick the word Mickey Mouse on toilet roll (new of course) and stack them up, we then had a Mickey and Minnie Ball to roll towards them. This could be done for any party theme.

I cheated due to time with the goodie bags not making my own, but I got these fab bags for less than a £1 each, I filled them with Mickey and Minnie, colouring supplies/pez machines/sweeties and little toys such as Jump ropes, spinners, hand clappers etc.

I also always like to have something that allows guests to leave a special party message to the babies, so we can look back in years to come, last years we had canvases which people wrote messages on and now hang in their play room, this year they wrote messages on Mickey Ears then posted in a post box, I shall be adding these to their scrapbooks.

Food

I had already decided as I was doing 2 cakes that I wanted them to be simple silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie, I was going to add a bow to Minnie but my writing icing went yuckie so that put an end to that, one cake was chocolate and one Vanilla but I added pink food colouring to make the Vanilla more Minnie like.

My amazing friend Karen made me the sweetie cake, although he was a little mangled by this point as it was the 1st thing the kids wanted to touch, it worked so well as not only did it provide a lovely focal point, it saved me buying sweets for the party and goody bags as I allowed the kids to fill up a cup before they left.

No Mickey and Minnie Party would be complete without Hot Dogs, I set up my slow cooker to keep them warm, this worked amazingly well and over 50 dogs were eaten, it was quick easy and effective, my large Mickey cookie cutter did not arrive in time, but at least my little one got put to good use for the Mickey Cheese and Crackers, these were all eaten up so quickly I guess kids like to bite Mickey’s ears off.

I made little name badges for all the different food which reflected the most popular characters of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, these really took me no time at all and people commented on how cute they were.

Here are the names I used

• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Sandwiches
• Moo Muffins
• Minnies Mooses
• Chip’N'Dale – Chips ‘N’ Dips
• Hot Diggity Dogs
• Daisy’s Garden Veggies
• Donald’s Donoughts
• Goofy’s Grapes
• Pluto’s Popcorns
• Clarabelles Candy
• Pete’s Pizzas
• Toodles Tangtastic Jellies

So all in all I managed some cute touches, the Kiddies wore new Disney Tee’s that they were treated to at Disney sot they looked the part, I would love to do a Mickey and Minnie Party again when I have more time to do all the little touches I had in my brain.

If you are thinking of having a Mickey Party do head to this Blog – Oopsey Daisy for some fab ideas.

Dear Addy-Wads

I can’t believe 2 years ago you were not even here, that concept feels odd, you have filled our family so much that the idea of you not being there seems alien.

You bring so much joy to us all that I don’t want to imagine a time you weren’t in our lives.

Today is your 2nd Birthday, there were times I thought we would never get here,you are by no means the easiest child to care for, you are incredibly Strong Willed, but at the same time to this being a negative, I also find it a positive. I want you to exude confidence, I want you to be everything I could not be, I want you to be strong and independent and at the moment you show all these qualities.

You have changed so much these past 2 months, you have a new yearn for life, you want to play with everything, even things you shouldn’t, you have so many words now I have lost count, I remember being so panicked that you were behind with your talking, I should never have worried, you now say more than most children double your age, the funniest thing is the accents, you have accents for certain words, it’s the cutest but strangest thing.

Most parents tire of their children talking over and over, I on the other hand would have you talk 24/7 if I had my way, I love to hear your beautiful voice after waiting for so long to hear my babies.

My favourite words that you say at the moment

• Water
• It’s Nice
• Squeeze
• Mummy
• Grayson
• Uncle Max

and so many more. Funnily the words you say so clearly is every character from In The Night Garden. It is very sweet.

You are very kind and caring, you always care for Grayson in a way I am not sure a 2-year-old should understand, I am sure you know already he is different but apart from the occasional time I know this does not bother you, well apart from when he takes your toys and then you shout “It’s Mine”.

I love your “squeezes” – I am not sure when cuddles turned to squeezes, but they are the best squeezes in the world, you have the grip of a strong bear, you always have been my little muscles, but they feel like you want us to hug for ever and that is the best feeling any Mummy could ask for.

I love you Addison, I wish I could make your life perfect, you deserve perfection and Mummy will do everything in her power to make this possible for you, do I spoil you – yes! But that is my choice as your Mama. Happy 2nd Birthday my Pinkle, this weekend has been fun.

Love

Mummy

xxxx

Sorry I have been MIA but we have been to Disney and then it has been the kid’s Birthday Party Madness.

Here is little Miss enjoying the Carasoul just like Mama.