Monday, May 4, 2009

Riesenberg Family Circus

The Circus Tent
Circus play area
Circus snacks
Petals the clown and all the happy kids
Mommy with the birthday boy
The ever so awesome Rachel
Connor and his buddy Jacob
Birthday Boy Owen

Grandpa and Court


The Guys
The boys
Grandma and the boys
Court and her BFF Kaitlyn
Court and her cousin Kate

Luca and his awesome spiderweb face
The Girls
Ashton had the most beautiful artwork



Owen and Sofia
The circus came to town when I decided to do a circus themed birthday party for Owen and Jack. I justified the expense of it to Tyson (and myself) when I told him we were getting two birthday parties in one. If anyone knows me, they know that I love planning kids birthday parties. In fact, my kids and I start planning their birthday parties about six months in advance! I know that sounds silly, but it is so much fun for me. This year was the big 1 for Jack and 3 years for Owen. I thought a circus theme was adorable and would be great for all ages. We had a circus lunch of hot dogs, nachos, watermelon skewers and punch. Then I had a snack table with caramel corn, animal cookies, a gumball machine with coins for the kids, licorice, circus peanuts, and the favorite of the day....snow cones! I bought a snow cone machine and it was definitely worth the investment. We will be eating them all summer long, they were delicious! The biggest hit of the party was the clown I hired. Her name was Petals the Clown. Her face painting skills were amazing and she was fantastic with children. She also played games with the kids, did a fun magic show, and twisted balloons! The kids had a great time. I have to give a shout out to the talented Rachel Hawkins for helping me with the invitations and giving me lots of ideas, and also being my slave at the party. She is a party animal! Thanks Rachel:) All in all, I would say that the party was a great success! Thank goodness the next party won't be until August. Happy Birthday Owen and Jack!

5 comments:

Tiffany said...

OMG! soo cute, wish we had been there! How come you didn't get your face painted? Petals the clown looks so cute and happy, I am sorry I missed the boys' party it looks like it was awesome, I'm mostly sorry I was unable to eat circus food though, man, circus food sounds good :)

The Woodlands said...

You guys are TOO CREATIVE!! This looks like the kids had a blast! I am endlessly impressed by your talent and enthusiasm with the theme parties...you better watch out or I will have to steal you for help with the Hubby's 30th!!
happy Birthday J and O!!

Reeves Family said...

Looks like so much fun! I wish we could've been there to celebrate! I also wish I had your party planning skills.....you're amazing!

Rene Potter said...

Hey, since you love throwing bday parties so much, you want to throw my kids theirs? I'll be 39wks pregnant on Aubree's bday and 1 week postpartum on Judge's, so I'm thinking they're going to get the shaft...=)

Amberly said...

It was such a cute party! I love that you went all out! My kids loved every minute of it!