Today my little boy is SIX! I can’t even believe it. He didn’t even weight six pounds when we brought him home from the hospital on Christmas day. He was the best Christmas present ever! I don’t think anything could top his arrival!!!
Since this month is so busy and his birthday is SO CLOSE to Christmas, we celebrated his birthday last weekend. That’s right, if you are keeping track, we celebrated two of our three boys’ birthdays in just two weeks time. I’m a bit burnt out! Thankfully, I started the planning process months ago. But I must confess that the actual execution was a little delayed! Oh well, it all got done.
I went with a classic, primary color Lego theme. Skyler LOVES Legos. I must admit that I am not very fond of them though because I usually find them all over my house. I mean all over. In the couch, under the rug, on the floor, everywhere! If you’ve ever stepped on a Lego, you are probably not a fan either. Plus, we have a little one crawling around who puts everything, and I mean everything in his mouth. Try being on constant Lego patrol!
Regardless of my loathing for Legos, Skyler loves them. He will sit for hours and build them. It’s amazing to me. He follows the instructions and builds amazing cars, planes, and anything else with wheels. He also “free” builds and just comes up with his own items. I’m always amazed by his creativity! I found the PERFECT centerpiece for the dessert table. It’s both functional and the PERFECT decor for the theme. It is a Lego Storage Head. It sorts the Legos by size and store them. I’m already liking Legos a bit more now!
We had Skyler’s party at Sky High Sports, an indoor trampoline place. Did I mention, that is where I broke my arm? I obviously don’t think the place is unsafe or I wouldn’t have had Skyler’s party there. In fact, I didn’t even break my arm on the trampoline. It wasn’t until I was coming off the trampoline, tripped and landed on the platform, that I hurt myself. I was forbidden to jump at the party. My husband didn’t want to suffer through another 4+ weeks with a handicap wife. Who could blame him? I obliged!
The kids spent the first hour playing, the second hour was spent in the party room. I had planned on creating a PVC backdrop for Emerson’s party, but never got it. Thankfully, with the extra two weeks, I was able to finish it and use it at Skyler’s party. I always think my parties are missing a backdrop. For this party, I kept it simple, but I have a ton of ideas for the next parties I throw. If you’d like to build your own backdrop, here are the instructions I followed. It was super easy (because Lincoln was the one who physically built it! I’m sure you could handle it or talk your hubby into helping you out). It was really reasonable too. All the PVC piping was less than $15. I purchased a queen size sheet for the “fabric” portion on the backdrop.
I used my amazing table cloth that I purchased from TableVogue. I also used the same table cloth at Emerson’s party! It is so functional. I can hide all of my party stuff under the table and out of the way so no one can see how much of a mess I am. It’s machine washable too! Definitely a must buy! Did I mention if fits on the Costco utility/buffet tables?
We (again, when I say “we”, I mean Lincoln. He no longer trusts me with spray paint in the garage) spray painted bubble wrap green to resemble a Lego building board. I got the idea from the adorable Lego party that Katena threw. I saw her post on Stylish Children Parties. She had some great ideas that I borrowed.
I found these super cute Lego cake pops on Bakerella. It was a guest post from Amy of Living Locurto. My sister Jamie and my amazing friend Laura were nice enough to make these for me. I think they did an amazing job. What do you think?
We ended up making the marshmallow version. I used mini chocolate chips for the eyes and black licorice ropes for the mouth.
Skyler requested banana cupcakes and I made funfetti to please the rest of the group. Since I was still one arm down before the party, I had Charynn from TwoSugarBabies create Lego fondant cupcake toppers. I must say, I LOVE the taste of fondant. I know, I am weird, but I think it tastes amazing. I was super happy to eat these adorable Lego toppers. She did an amazing job on them! She was a pleasure to work with too.
I also purchased white popcorn boxes and just embellished them with a matching label. These were the perfect size and looked adorable on the table. I followed the recipe I saw on Rookie Cookie, but instead of the toffee bits, I substituted mini m & m’s. It was so quick and easy to make and was a real crowd pleaser.
Candy is my favorite food group. It’s a food group, right? What? Corn syrup and sugar are not a food group? Well, they are in my book. No dessert table is complete without a little candy. I bought the holiday peanut butter m & m’s and picked out the brown and orange ones since they didn’t match the party colors. They looked really fun and the kids loved them. I also made. Yes, that’s right, I made Lego Minifigures Gummies. I bought the candy mold at the Lego store. It’s silacone and super easy to use. I followed this gummie recipe and made Lego Gummies in Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. I was really happy with how they turned out.
To go along with the theme, I bought Lego candies that actually snap together, Lego Minifig crayons, and Lego Minifig soaps. I made sure to label all of them so that the kids didn’t eat the wrong items. I know the soap smelled amazing, but I doubt it tastes good. Didn’t want anyone to eat something by mistake. I also purchased several of the Fun Party Favor Lego Packs from Amazon. There are 8 in a box, 4 each of planes and cars. The kids really seemed to like these.
I’d love to know your thoughts! I know all the kids had a great time!!!
Happy Birthday Skyler! We love and adore you! Even though it’s hard for me to see you grow up, I love every step of it and I’m so happy to be your Mommy!
I’m taking some time off of party planning. No more parties for me until February! Yay! Jack is having a “rock star” birthday party! It’s completely fitting for Jackson!
**I’d like to give a special thank you to all of my friends and family who helped me with this party. I seriously feel like I have a “team” of people who help me get ready for each party. With three little kids I need all hands on deck. Lincoln, thank you for being an amazing husband and putting up with me through the month of December. I know it’s a crazy time. Thank you for all of your help! Laura, thank you for your constant inspiration, support, and endless help! I owe you, but I have a feeling that I will be repaying you tenfold this summer. Jamie, thank you for always be there for me and willing to pitch in when and wherever I need you! You’re a wonderful sister and I am going to owe you many help with your children’s future parties (when you have children, that is). Kellie and Elise, thank you so much for coming and helping set up! We couldn’t have gotten everything set up in that short of time without you! I really, really appreciate it!!!**
Vendor List:
All paper products (Invite, placecards, labels, etc.): Modern Moments Designs
Table Cloth: TableVogue
Backdrop Instructions: DIY Green Screens and Backdrops I probably spend $14 or so on the frame. CHEAP!!!
Caramel Corn Recipe: Rookie Cookie
Lego Cupcake Toppers: Two Sugar Babies
Lego MiniFig Crayons: Polkadotty
Lego Minfig Soaps: BrokenRoadFarm
Lego Fun Party Favors: Lego Fun Favor Pack
Lego Storage Head: Lego Storage Head I purchased our at Toys R Us, but I don’t see it on their website. It was around $30.
Lego Silicone Mold: Minifigure Ice Cube Mold
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wow your nuts!!! but of course turned out looking wonderful! Your such an overachiever! Your boys are so spoiled to have such a creative mom!
I LOVE this! You are seriously the most creative party planner I have ever seen! My baby girl is only 3 months, but I love thinking of ideas for her future bday parties. Thanks for sharing. (BTW, If you are wondering who I am…I went to college with Lincoln.)
I came across your blog from HWTM. I love this party! And Emerson’s! Now I’ll be going through your archives 🙂
This is sensational! I have to say one of the best boy parties I have seen! I have bookmarked your site as I think your work is incredible!
I cannot believe I am just now seeing this!!! I have been horrible keeping up with all of my blogs through November/December! YOU ARE SO AMAZING!!!! Seriously!! I cannot wait to have kids someday and throw amazing parties (hopefully) like you!!! You think of every last detail and pour so much work into these things! FAB-U-LOUS!!!
This is adorable!! Love the dessert table! Great job!
I just found you blog through HWTM. Your work is amazing and your Lego party is brilliant. My son is so into Lego’s and I would love to make some of the same treats for his next party. Thank you for all the great ideas!
LOVE this!!! Great job!! 🙂
What an amazing party! I love the iconic look of Lego and you did an amazing job with the colours.
Blue Skies,
Charlotte xo
oh. my. goodness! you are a dream! my son is turning nine in april and he wants a lego party! and look at you, you just designed the whole thing for me! i love creating awesome and not the norm birthday parties for my kiddos! and i too have a love hate relationship with legos! they are in every nook and granny and are very painful to step on however they are such a great toy for imagination! thanks so much for sharing every single resource! i cant wait to get one of those tablecloths!
Thanks Julie!!! I’m so happy that this will help you!!! Please let me know if you need anything else. I have a few things I didn’t get to, so if you need some more ideas feel free to email me at printsbymodernmoments@gmail.com
I came across this when looking for ideas for a Lego Birthday party. How amazing! I will use a lot of these great ideas. Thank you! 🙂
PS. If I could get your email address to ask you a few questions that would be great!
Hey Trisha!!! Sure, you can email me at printsbymodernmoments@gmail.com or contact me through my website!
I will make my kids Lego Party and I already have something, but I wasn’t so happy. I sow your site and you just refresh me.
Thank you very much for sharing.
can u please, please share where u got the personalized t shirt?? my son would love that and his birthday is coming up. thank u in advance and i really appreciate it.
Hi there, love this party! I am planning a lego themed party for my son for November (I know, its only feb, Im kind of a planner, lol!) Wondering if you have your printables for this party available for sale, I would LOVE to use them!!!
thanks for sharing your amazing ideas!!!
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HOW FUN!!! My kids would love a party like this!! Such great ideas! Thanks for sharing all your great ideas with the rest of us!!
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OMG! I love it! My two boys are Lego fanatics as well, my 6 year old is having a location party too and wants this theme! I love how you spraypainted the bubble wrap, that is genius! I’m going to have to check out the other party that inspired you, and if it’s ok I would love to share your party in a future post? With a link back, of course!
Totally!! You are more than welcome to use any ideas and share my post. Please let me know if you need any help with anything!! Good luck!!
my gosh i was hyperventilating when i found your blog! my son’s birthday is in a few weeks and he’s very much in to legos and football. now that i have some ideas from you on the lego portion i can rest a bit easy. i was wondering how you packaged the favors (ie. soap, crayon, candy)??? thanks so much for your generosity and for inspiring…
I am looking for labels like the one on your soaps. Love it! Aynything Lego related would be great! Printables?
Yes, I sell most of the LEGO printable in my shop! If you are looking for labels that are not in there, just let me know!! Thanks!
Thanks so much for the inspiration! Your party turned out fabulous!! I’m going to make the marshmallow pops and was wondering where you found your tray? I love how you displayed them with the legos inside. Thanks in advance for the information!!
It was actually a candle tray that I spray painted white. Hope that helps!
I was looking for a lego themed birthday party for my son. I came across this post. Everything looks really great. As I was reading your post. It was like me writing it in the future. My sons birthday is 8 days before christmas and out of my 3 sons, 2 of them have birthday in december within 2 weeks of eachother. Such a funny coincidence. Anyway, I hope you don’t mind… I might use a few of your idea.
Thanks Hannah!! Sounds like we are twins!!! I just want you to know that I also sell all the printables, I just haven’t put them in my shop, but contact me if you want anything and I will make it happen!!! Thanks! Jess
I love all of your ideas and will be including several of them in an upcoming Lego party for my six year old. I was wondering how you were able to get the Lego Font. I have looked everywhere for it and can’t seem to locate it.
Thank you so much for your ideas and your help!
Thanks! I just found it online somewhere? Searched Lego font, I would imagine! Le4t me know if there is anything I can do to help you!