Pokemons infiltrated our household in 2008. A very cute, and slightly older boy introduced them to Stella when she was five years old and she was hooked. Line and sinker, people! From Pokemon pinatas to complete Pokemon bedroom decor, apparently some people just do not tire of these creatures.
And now, just when we thought they were slowing fading away, they have returned back into the house — all over the house! — in full force. It seems that Stella has a little protege in Max.
As a result, this year, the little guy wanted a Pokemon birthday party to celebrate turning 5 years old. So, we made it happen. Here’s a photo recap …
A colouring station for the kids to play at while all the party guests arrived:
Pokemon balloons were used for a waddling race:
Rather than pin the tail on the donkey, there was pin the tail on the Pikachu:
And a modified hot potato game which instead used a Pokeball:
A scavenger hunt took place on the main floor just before dinner. The “finds” were some Pokemon cards and a Hot Wheels car for each child.
The dining room was decorated in Pokemon-themed napkins, and party-blowers, and all that jazz:
And it was here that they could enjoy the mini-pizzas that they had made earlier:
And of course, sing happy birthday and eat some yummy chocolate cupcakes!
All of the children seemed to have a great time. And most importantly of all, I think we lived up to Max’s birthday anticipation. I find these kinds of things sort of stressful, so I was relieved it all went smoothly and that all the kids were happy and laughing.
P.S. Hubby thinks I’m mildly neurotic for finding a kids’ birthday party stressful. But surely I’m not the only one who does?
P.P.S. Do you need to hold a birthday party soon? If you’re looking for more ideas, here is what we did for Max’s pirate themed party last year.
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