ROOOOOOOOOOOOOA-RRRR!
is what Mr Noahpants has been telling us for the past 4 months or so anytime he sees a dinosaur.
((And really up until a few weeks ago when his "Mick-MEE" (read: Mickey) obsession took over, he wasn't into any one thing so much to make it party-worthy.))
...& so his second birthday party theme - Dino-ROAR - was decided, by me - the official party planner at our house. ;)
The "ROAR" letters are chipboard letters from Hobby Lobby that I spray painted with gloss paint - super simple. The blue frame is by Organic Bloom - these spunky frames (lots of styles and colors) are sold through photographers, & I am in love with them (& lucky to be able to offer them to my photo clients!).
We made sure to do lots of balloons (OR "bah-ooooohs" as Noah says), bc he LOVES them right now. I went through two of the take-home helium tanks at target - but it was so nice not to have to go out and get them done.
I am so lucky that my sister was here to help me with the party prep - AND fluff all of the poms the night before. :) xo to kimmie for that.
I framed the invitation on the party table as well as an 8x10 of Noah with all of his "loves" printed on it right now - quick, easy, & cheap extra decor!
The pennant banners were all made by me - since my fabric stash is slowly taking over my office, I figured I'd put it to good use. ;)
Another reason I'm glad my sister was here - we got cute family shots from the day!
And an extra photographer on hand to snap during the party. Woot.
I ordered N's "Roar" tee from Amy - She's amazing, and it's seriously like she lives inside my brain for a minute when I tell her what I have in mind - this was perfect! (there's also a big "2" on the back, not sure if it's visible in any of these shots...)
There was a bounce house set up in our backyard - that i wasn't sure Noah would like or not - SILLY ME, he LOOOOOOVED it - including attempting to let himself back out of house on his own(!) so that he could climb back in while we were taking a break. :)
There were pretty much dinos EVERYWHERE...
(...including the guacamole)
(and the cupcakes...) - Rex from Toy Story topped N's.
...which he enjoyed sans clothes at that point in the party. :)
I found this cute jumbo dino balloon to hang out with our treat bags.
Which I broke out my Silhouette machine and paper scraps to add a little "Dino-ROAR" too.
After Noah's party wrapped, (and we all ate another cupcake!) - we headed to N's favorite - the "Beeeeeaaaa-ch" for a picnic dinner and playing.
& I somehow still can't wrap my head around the fact that my BABY is now TWO!
xoxo, birthday boy.
:)
amazing party for big boy..
Wow age 2 no way.. rem N was lil one!
Wow....
thank for sharing!
Posted by: jennifer Camplin | June 12, 2012 at 09:58 PM
Happy Birthday sweet boy, really like your dino themed b-party, looks like so much fun ;)
Posted by: Dittepigen | June 13, 2012 at 01:01 AM
seriously-- i neeeeeed youuuuuuuuu to plan all parties and events i ever plan on hosting.
deal?
please?
thanks.
also, you = gorgeous in all of these photos.
also, i refuse to believe that n and o are TWO. sheeeeeeeeeesh.
xoxoxo.
Posted by: gabby | June 13, 2012 at 05:56 AM
That party is adorable and not too over-the-top like so many are these days. I love the idea of the framed pics with all his loves on it. My son is having his 2nd b-day in a little over a month and we are doing trains.
Posted by: April | June 13, 2012 at 06:40 AM
how cure! happy bday to Noah! great decorations :)
Posted by: Mandy Szeto | June 13, 2012 at 07:30 AM
What a super cute birthday party theme! I love it!
Posted by: Laurie | June 13, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Stinking adorable all the way around. Can I ask - where did your couch come from? Hubby and I are looking for a nice leather sectional and yours is PERFECT.
Posted by: Nicole | June 13, 2012 at 10:40 AM
what an adorable party for the little guy, he's a lucky 2 year old!! love all the blues and oranges you used, you really have an eye for putting colors together, loved Rex on top of the cupcake, so cute!!
Posted by: laurie lariviere | June 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM
what a cute little dino party. love the color scheme. makes me nostalgic for when my (now teen) was cute and little. I wish you had a 9 year old girl so I could steal your ideas. I love your blog.
Posted by: Robyn Johnson | June 13, 2012 at 11:59 AM
looks absolutely perfect! happy birthday to noah!
Posted by: melanie | June 13, 2012 at 02:30 PM
So, so cute! The photo of him with his cupcake is priceless! :)
Posted by: emily (justem) | June 13, 2012 at 03:07 PM
@nicole - thank you! sectional was from slumberland in MN about 6 years ago - BUT my sister has the same sofa that she bought at rooms to go in microfiber - i bet you can find it around?? HTHs.
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | June 13, 2012 at 07:55 PM
Love everything you did! Do you by any chance know anyone in the south Florida area that can sell organic bloom? I'm dying for some!
Posted by: Daniella | June 13, 2012 at 10:31 PM
you are the queen of blue green and orange!!!
Posted by: faygie | June 14, 2012 at 08:54 AM
How awesome! LOVE the color scheme and decorations and everything! Looks so fun!
Also, I have to tell you... when I first saw the photos (without reading this), I was like, "Wait... didn't he already *have* a 1st birthday?" And then I was like, "HOLY COW! HE'S TWO!!! AHHHHHH!" Time goes WAAAAAY too fast. LOL. :-p Isn't that silly?! LOL. I guess it makes sense... seeing as how we're coming up fast on *my* little girl's first birthday. Crazy talk, I tell you! ;-)
Posted by: reyanna | June 14, 2012 at 10:35 PM
This is ALL such eye candy!!! Love it all. You are a lucky and super momma! :)
Posted by: Ann Marie | June 15, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Oh and BB coming!! yippee!!
Posted by: Ann Marie | June 15, 2012 at 08:51 AM
OMG - you are amazing. we are honored to be your custom tee shirt maker!
Posted by: amy tangerine | June 18, 2012 at 02:16 PM
what a wonderful birthday, the colors are beautiful, these pictures are gorgeous: it is a good example to follow!
Posted by: gesvero | June 19, 2012 at 03:17 PM
My little boy is having a Dino 1st birthday coming up and I was wondering where did you get those orange Dino's you used on the tables to hold the balloons?
Posted by: Becca Salley | January 23, 2013 at 06:47 PM
@becca - homegoods. and i dont know the brand (sorry!).
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | January 23, 2013 at 07:13 PM