Yesterday we had Benjamin's birthday party which is the last in our 'rush' period for birthdays. His theme was Mad Science and we all had an absolute ball ... it was messy and absolutely full-on for the entire 3 hours, but well worth it because all four of our kids said that they "had the most fun ever". Mind you they said that last week too!
I made all of the kids a very simple apron each and thank goodness I did as they were so very grotty by the end of the day!
I set up our family room as a science lab were we conducted all of our experiments. We discovered how starch can be both a liquid and a solid.
We learnt how to blow up a balloon with out using your breath!
We discovered that salt melts ice rapidly and how to pick up an ice cube without even using your fingers!
They made a wave in a bottle ...
They wrote each other notes with invisible ink and investigated the uniqueness of their finger prints ...
They watched as an egg was sucked into a bottle and discovered that vinegar causes egg shells to disappear! They bounced these rubbery eggs and peeked inside the transparent film that remained once the vinegar had corroded the shell.
They learnt that when you mix PVA glue, food colouring, water & Borax together you get the most fabulous green slime.
Finally we erupted a volcano ... that actually turned out to be a bit of a fizzer, however, all of the messy fun that was involved in making the salt dough for the mountain made up for that!
We all ate far too much yummy food and Ben especially loved cracking open his Piñata cake!
So now I can move back into the real world again until late in September when the delightful Joshua turns four!
Tonight I will be turning a sock into a monkey for a little girl not so far away. This week I need to spend some quality time with this DQS4 project which I have neglected while I have been busy indulging my babies dreams. I was going to toss in one more photo here but my computer has started warning me that it may freeze if typepad keeps up this snails pace! So rather I will save it for next time, I am too much of a chicken ... I couldn't face starting over! I also need to finish off the pillows that the girls started at Megan's birthday party this week some time.
Last week we confirmed our family holiday to a place far, far away. I am blown away by how excited the children are about this adventure. I hope that it lives up to their hopes & dreams. More on this one closer to the time but for now I am pretty excited about my trip across the city planned for Friday morning!
Have a great week!
Kellie
What an awesome party...such lucky children! Wish I were a kid again! I was looking for your email...would like to have directions for your sock monkeys...loved them! Could you please help me out on this one...I have a soon to be 1 year old grandson who loves them. Thank so much!
Mary Jo in Iowa
Posted by: Mary Jo Jones | August 04, 2008 at 01:08 AM
Where do I start? I love the cake, the science (we love that ice trick too), the egg de-shelling and the slime but probably that cake bestest!
Posted by: trashalou | August 04, 2008 at 03:33 AM
Looks like they had loads of fun - I noticed the bendy thumbs ha ha. That cake is amazing and I love the look on Bens face. Did you make the girls headbands too? Only 2 more sleeps til we go on our trip :-), enjoy yours across the city.
lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | August 04, 2008 at 04:10 AM
What a creative party idea! I have never heard of anything like it :o) It looks so fun and educational. I bet the kids were just fascinated! I'll have to store this in my memory for the future :o)
Posted by: Linnea | August 04, 2008 at 07:09 AM
Wonderful party Kellie - you should become a childrens party planner - so many brilliant ideas! Love all your beautiful touches as always - the aprons, the cake, the fun activities - Benjamin looks like he had a ball. Enjoy the return to your quilting - a trip to Amitie sounds like fun!
Posted by: Lisa | August 04, 2008 at 08:28 AM
wow - what an amazing party! You have fabulous ideas - your kids are very lucky to have such a clever Mum.
Posted by: Wendy | August 04, 2008 at 08:32 AM
You are truly ingenious! I am convinced that you never sleep anymore! How else could you put together a brilliant set of parties?! Have you ever considered going into the party business? :-)
Posted by: upstatelisa | August 04, 2008 at 05:28 PM
looks like another great party Kellie and a fabulous looking cake too!!!
Posted by: soo | August 04, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Whilst thats all super gorgeous (as usual) it is really your Friday trip that most excites me most, although the slime is pretty inviting.
Posted by: jodie | August 04, 2008 at 09:16 PM
WoW!!! What another wonderful birthday party. I love love love that cake! Fabulous.....
Posted by: [email protected] | August 04, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Oh how cute! Those little mad scientists are just adorable -- what a great idea for a party! Fantastic job once again!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | August 05, 2008 at 04:02 AM
fantastic party. what a rocking mum you are!!
Posted by: Abby | August 05, 2008 at 09:01 AM
What a fantastic fun party! No wonder you have been so busy, you have really knocked yourself out making wonderful parties for those children!
Happy Birthdays all round!!
Posted by: meggie | August 05, 2008 at 12:07 PM
What a great party! Love the gorgeous aprons and the fantastic Pinata Cake. I made one of those once (not as flash though) and I remember when the kids hit it with the toy hammer, M&M's went flying in every direction all over the restaurant!
Posted by: Amanda | August 05, 2008 at 04:20 PM
What a fantastic party theme. I love the mad scientists too, very cute they are. You are so good at planning all those wonderful experiments too, I dont think I even knew half of them. Have fun at Amitie too, I have never been there although I am sure I would love it. I should take my sister there as she is a wonderful quilter and makes beautiful quilts too. I am sure Isabelle will absolutely love the monkey you are making for her too. Have a great day!
Posted by: sue | August 06, 2008 at 08:18 AM
I love the theme! But that cake steals the show... it is AMAZING! Did you make it?
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | August 06, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Looks like tons of fun! I love looking at your pictures, super happy.
Posted by: Year Old Birthday Party Ideas | March 29, 2011 at 10:49 PM
AAAAAAAAAAWESOMMMMMME!!!!
I have never seen this page before and I have to say there is nothing on this page I did not just completely LLLLLLLOOOOOVVVEEE You are such an AWESOME artist! I especially love the quilts and the pillows I love the intricate detail and beautifully put together color schemes.
Posted by: Ginger Adams | August 21, 2011 at 03:50 PM