The Table Decor
The Kids
Each child was able to choose the color of the rainbow they wanted to represent. They came dressed in the color. When they got here, most of them put on the felt headband we made them. The birthday girl was adorned in the rainbow skirt and rainbow headband we made her.
The Food
Balloon Pop
The food included big lollipops, rainbow goldfish, layered jello (I looked back in my history to try and remember who I saw this idea from…even looked through old emails, but I’m sorry I couldn’t find the post I had commented on to link back. If it was you, let me know, and I’d love to link back), Kool Aid in a array of colors, rainbow candy, fruit kabobs and of course the cake.
The Table
Fruit Loop Rainbows
Scratch Rainbow Paper
Balloon Pop I had seen a fun party game on Pinterest, and I pinned it. It showed a balloon display with candy inside. The kids would throw darts at the balloons to get their prizes…brilliant…pin. Oh, hmmm…should I give a bunch of darts to three, four and five year olds? Maybe not age appropriate. Our oldest guest probably could have handled it, but I decided darts weren’t the best idea, but I still liked part of the concept. So, we put candy in some of these balloons. Their goal? To find it by sitting on the balloons of their color. It was taking a bit of time for their little bodies to pop those balloons, so we ended up giving them the scratch stick from the above craft. I was a little afraid that I’d have crying kids with all the popping, but there were no tears…just a lot of fun.
Presents and Cake
Pinanta
Our Tree Tradition
At our children’s first birthday, we plant them a tree. We take a picture at each birthday to see how they grow together. We try to get a tree that blooms at the same time as their birthday. It’s a late season – winter has lasted way too long, so you don’t see the beautiful white flower. Here’s a picture from her first birthday when we planted the tree:
I was featured:
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What a great party! Looks like everyone had so much fun! The cake is amazing!! And I love your tree tradition!
Thanks so much. It was a blast. The tree thing has been fun for us. I can just envision them when they’re teenagers with their tree.
Wow, how bright and beautiful all the colors look! I know they had fun. I was recently at a 1 y.o. birthday party with ladybug theme where they used the jars for drinks. Cool idea
Lori
They did have fun. Thanks so much for your comments.
Wow!!!! You are amazing! I love it all!!! I love the colors, all the crafts, and awesome food! I especially love the tree idea!! Way to go Mama! You rock!!!
Thank you so much, Trina. I’ve learned from a couple big families that you want to create “buy in” with your kids to your family model. A lot of that is making our lifestyle fun. I guess this is all part of the process.
Love the jello and the wall of balloons. Your daughter looks like she loved every minute! I love how we had a lot of similar ideas, but a few of our own, too. Well done,Mommy!
It was fun to check out your ideas too. Thanks so much.
What a brilliant party – you did a great job!
Thank you so much!
Planting the tree on the first birthday is such a precious idea!! Awesome party!!
We have loved the tree tradition, and it will be especially fun when they are older. Thanks so much!
This is amazing!! I was just talking to my daughter about throwing her a rainbow party–you did an unbelievable job!!
Shannon@SewSweetCottage
You should. There are so many fun ideas with it. Enjoy!
BEAUTIFUL!!! What an amazing party
Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Sharing Saturday.
Thank you so much, Mia.
wow – what an amazing set up and your cake is divine…I found you via the blog hop and have just become your newest follower – would love for you tstop by and do the same when you have a chance.
Have a rainbow-y day!
p.s. the cake is SUper-ific!
Thanks so much for following. Your scrap booking entices me to do more. Alas, no extra time and other hobbies have taken over. Fun ideas you have though.
oh my goodness! This is sooooo cute! I really do think you need to be a party planner- no joke!
Thanks, Sis! That would be the most fun job. If you have anyone that wants to hire me, send them my way.
What a cute party! I pinned that cake earlier today! So cool! I would love it if you came over to Cast Party Wednesday and shared your ideas with us! Thanks. I hope to see you there! —Sheryl—
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Thanks so much. I was definitely there linking up. I’m glad you like the cake. I appreciate the pin!
Too cute! I love all of the great rainbow ideas- especially the fruit kabobs! Thanks for linking with Scout’s Sweet Sundays!
Thanks so much. You throw a great party.
Wow, that cake is GREAT!!! Liz
Thanks! It actually ended up being one of the easier cakes I’ve made.
wow so cute
Thank you so much for checking it out and commenting!
This is such a fun party! I featured it on my blog:
http://acreativecookie.blogspot.com/2012/03/five-things-friday-7-rainbow-and-spring.html
Feel free to grab a featured button! You deserve it! :]
Thank you so much for featuring this on your site. I am glad you were inspired by it.
Stopping by from Scout’s Stitches.
Your party & food design is lovely – and looks so doable. The really over the top super fancy parties intimidate me, but this I could totally pull off. I think my favorite things are the cake (lot’s of love when into that cake, I can tell) and the balloon windows (such an awesome idea!!) I’m totally pinning this. Thanks for sharing. 
I think you could pull it off too. Even the cake wasn’t as hard as I imagined. With my daughter’s help, I finished the fondant sides during one nap session. Thanks for your thoughtful comments.
Loved this so much I featured it on Scout’s Sweet Sundays!!
Thanks so much. I added your button to the post.
Gorgeous party! So much fun!
Maysem @ http://odetoinspiration.wordpress.com
Thank you. It was a lot of fun.
Pretty fantastic party Jodi! You did an amazing job! Angie xo
Thank you. It’s so much fun to be able to do this stuff with/for my kids. Takes something I love and applies it to my family. Can’t beat that.
Your rainbow party looks amazing and that cake is sensational!!
We had a lot of fun. Thanks!
You rocked out that party!!! I adore the cake!! And loved the idea of the balloons! It all looked amazing!! Thank you again for stopping by;)
Have a blessed day!!!
I’m so glad you stopped by. I loved your party too. So much fun to see different ideas for the same theme. I hope you’ll stop by again.
oi Mama, eu sou do Brasil, nossa adorei o tema arco iris, tudo haver com meu pais…a saia que fez, os balões tudo muito lindo e inspirador.
Bjs
Gélia Carvalho
I tried to translate what you said using free translation, but I think something was lost in the translation. Thanks for stopping by. Wish I spoke Portuguese.
i’ll be 50 in March, maybe that would be a good time to plant a tree.
What a cute party with so many fun ideas! My daughter is turning 3 soon and it is always fun to find good ideas!
Cool. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for your party. Let me know when you get that post up.