Party Time - Angry Bird Style

We had a very special birthday party last weekend for a huge angry bird fan. Not going to lie - wasn't too thrilled about the idea of having a birthday party themed after this little game but now that I know what it is and how it is a kind of addictive little game - it was actually a lot of fun. Plus there are a ton of ideas out there on decorations, games, etc. 

Decorations were a little tougher this time as there is a helium shortage - a what? Yes. There is no helium available to some retailers due to a shortage. I usually rent a local tank and fill up balloons till my heart is content but this year we had to be innovative with our decorations. Big thanks to Party Animals site for these printable angry bird faces. 

Plus it was easy for gift ideas. We got him a wooden game that he can play and we have been setting up different challenges since the weekend! 

 We tried something new this year : Papa Murphy's pizzas. Once again trying to keep it simple. Of course, we had D's famous homemade ice cream and Grandma Darcy's beautiful cake.

Another fun treat was this little guy. Have you ever made a pinata? It was a blast and actually super easy and fun. I may have a full tutorial as I actually took pictures along the process.

 Plus, let's just say after watching these guys going at it, we will be making one every year! Of course, the video was taken on d's phone and since he is away it will just have to be posted later.

At Shadd's request - we made the black bird

Blakely is trying to figure out why this guy is here rather than her swing. UMMM.

Always a challenge blindfolded

The onlookers

Sibling Love

Now we just have to break it!

Look at Ells - crazy girl

Sage enjoying the action

The beautiful cake - Grandma Darcy never ceases to disappoint!

Another fun little project was the live angry bird game. Of course, it just happened to be super windy so we had to bring it inside but it was still a ton of fun. Plus mom and I had fun painting these little guys for a take home gift. 

Nothing like enlisting Frama's help, right?

Lets just say the birds got better with time and practice

Here it is in action. P.S. We are still playing it. Nothing like a few boxes and balloons.