With three young children that I adore making a fuss for, party planning has become one of my favorite things. I l-o-v-e a theme and finding ways to creatively interpret it. So when my own “not so little/little guy” approached me with his request to host a Donkey Kong-themed party, I was up to the challenge!
And it did prove to be a challenge. As you can imagine, Donkey Kong ready-made items are NOT easy to purchase. My creative hat got thrown on and I went to work with a lot of DIY detail that incorporated some Donkey Kong specific stuff but a lot of imagination around jungles, primates, and colors.
I’m pretty pleased with the results but in the end all that really mattered was the super tired, super grateful grin on my son’s face when I tucked him into bed after the festivities had ended. It was clearly a great day for him…mission accomplished!
Turning five is all the sweeter with a homemade Ms. Pac-Man cake
When my friend invited us to her daughter's fifth birthday and I found out that it was partially Ms. Pac-Man-themed I soon thereafter asked if... Read more
You can see more photos from the party at my website!
A requested DK party? How cool! As an adult I can request this for *my* birthday, right? You officially have one cool kid! (And an impressive party-planning ability.)
Thanks Elisa….he is a cool kid indeed! I love that he loves such a classic character and it was so fun reliving some of my own childhood via this fun party theme!