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It feels like I was just introducing you all to our brand new bundle of joy. And somehow, he is three today! Three whole years have gone by and yet it feels like just yesterday. At the same time, I don’t even remember life before him, before he made us a family. Happy happy birthday to my sweet B! UPDATE: To see the entire dinosaur party, click here and here.
We celebrated Bodhi’s third birthday with a fun party surrounded by so many wonderful family and friends on Saturday. Bodhi wanted a dinosaur birthday so we came up with a simple plan filled with color using Oh Joy for Target products (most of these ones are discontinued) and other store-bought goodness.
I didn’t hire a photographer this year for many reasons. First, I wanted to save our photography budget for family photos this summer with our new baby and our big boy. Second, I didn’t go all out. This party is not magazine worthy. It probably won’t be featured on any big sites like last year and his first birthday party, but it was filled with fun and energy. That’s what matters.
And I wasn’t stressed at all this year. I let my family help with set up, clean up and more. My friend Kari made 40 plus “dinosaur egg” cake pops (minus the stick) and even brought decor to make our cake stand look like a nest.
It was lovely. And having and accepting help is awesome. I’ve learned my lesson. My family and friends are SO capable of helping and SO good at it. I never would’ve thought of the nest idea. Thankful to have talented friends. Oh, and those dinosaur eggs were delicious. I may or may not have eaten five. Don’t judge!
I’ll stop by again soon to share more of this party. I think this one will definitely inspire you to simplify a bit and find creative ways to use store-bought items for a party that still looks pretty custom and handmade.
It felt great to just enjoy my time with everyone and celebrate our little Bodhi. Cheers to a new week!
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Sooo cute!
Hope he’s ready to be a big brother soon.
Take care Jes!
This bday party was amazing! B had a blast! You have an eye for detail Jes which is a special gift!
So cute, Jes! I’m sad I couldn’t be there. Hope B Monster had a great day!!!!!
Jess, I think it’s awesome that you found balance with this party and allowed for some help. I know it’s such a hard step… I have just started doing it, too! And, wow… it’s WAY less stressful. I gotta say, it totally doesn’t matter where the stuff is from…you make it looks so cute and good. I am totally inspired by this dinosaur party and will be probably doing something just like it for my little dinosaur lover, Archer. Also, the tip about turning the candles into ROAR is awesome!!!
Happy Birthday, Bodhi!! It was fun to see how much fun he was having celebrating his day! I’m glad his Mama could enjoy it a little more, too!! I was still blown away by the details like the gift bags. So cute and well done!
The party and time spent with family was, like always, AMAZING! I always look so forward to you hosting any party just to see what you’ve done to inspire me more! I enjoy each and everyone you put on! Thanks for sharing this all with me and my friends and family. So happy B had such a wonderful Birthday week! Love you all!! XOOO
I’m currently planning my sons dinosaur birthday party and this has given me so much inspiration! Do you mind me asking how Kari made the dinosaur egg cake pops? I’d love to do this for my sons party but have no idea how! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
Where did you find the white Dinosaurs?? I would love to use this idea for my sons first birthday!
Hi Laura! I spray painted them. :) They were just cheap dinosaurs from Amazon.com. Super easy inexpensive option. :)
Hi there, I wasn’t sure how long ago you did this party, but just seen the date! The person who did all your signs and backdrop seems to have stopped doing it. Is there any chance you could put me in touch with her? Or is it that the link doesn’t work? Wasn’t sure! I think the party you did for your little one is amazing! I am doing a Dinosaur party for my soon to be 3yr old and I would love to do similar colours (brights rather than green and brown) Thanks in advance! Becca