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A Birthday Party only a Bug Could Love

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A Birthday Party How-To from a Tommy Mommy Just Like You

from Erin at Home With The Boys:

Our Little J turned two in June and while searching for the perfect party theme for his birthday bash, I came across one that would fit a two-year-old boy – any boy really – perfectly.

Bugs.

More specifically, Hermie and Friends!

Believe it or not, we had never experience the world of Hermie in our homes until the wonderful people at Tommy Nelson gladly introduced us!
And our boys were instantly hooked – I mean Hermie IS a bug. What boy doesn’t love bugs?

So, a Hermie birthday party it was for Little J and his young friends!

First we handed out these invites…

Then we welcomed the party-goers to our garden at the door…

And with bugs galore…

Nothing extravagant – bugs from the dollar store and gummy worms!

We started off with a simple little craft – making our bug bags with pint-sized tote bags, bug stencils, cut-up sponges and fabric paint. They were adorable and easy to do! Near the end of the party, when they were dry, I filled them with gummy worms, a magnifying glass and these cute frame magnets from Tommy Nelson and sent them home with each child!

It was a beautiful day so we spent some time outside with sidewalk chalk – and finding a few bugs in the process of course – and then it was on to the snacks!

I’m no cake decorator so this super simple caterpillar cupcake cake was perfect – and easy to divide up when it was time to serve the kiddos!
But my favorite treats were the dirt cups! And they were a big hit with the little ones as well! I think most kids had a little of both

Little J’s new Hermie video made its debut during cake time, much to his delight, and I think the stuffed Hermie was a favorite gift for the day! Just look at him love on it!

Hermie now has a permanent spot in Little J’s bed as well!
This party theme was fun and easy to work with and the kids had a blast with all the bugs! I think the only quiet time was when they were glued to the Hermie video!

I would call this Hermie party a huge success!

Erin is at Home with the Boys in Nebraska after five years as an elementary music teacher. Her Savior, her med-student husband and her two lively boys are the loves of her life – and the inspiration for her blog! She loves to cook, bake, craft & read as well, so there’s always a little of that thrown in on the blog from time to time! And through it all, you’ll probably find her breaking out in random song. A co-founder and creator of the M.O.B. Society, she also contributes to Gather Inspirit. She tweets at @homewiththeboys.

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How fun! What a creative theme. Looks like everyone had a great time!

Comment by Sandra — July 22, 2010 @ 2:22 pm
Very cute party.

Comment by lisa — July 22, 2010 @ 2:56 pm
Erin! That’s fantastic. The cupcakes were probably so great. I like cupcakes especially for kids because they are their size. Great party, mama!

Comment by S Club Mama — July 22, 2010 @ 4:27 pm