Lobster Fest

While we’re on the subject of party planning, I’ve just got to fill you in on Alyson’s lobster party for her son Drew this past weekend. Despite the unwelcome rain that threw a wrench in the outdoor activities and forced a back up plan, everything was fabulous! Alyson did a phenomenal job shifting gears from an outdoor party to prepping indoor activites. She moved the bouncer in the garage, bubbles on the front porch, lobster coloring pages inside with playdough, and pin the claw on the lobster. Might I add, that mini monogram #1 even won the “lobster bait” prize for pinning the claw the closest. What a proud, proud, moment I must say. But seriously, the invitations, as you can see, were most adorable. And of course, I have to toot my own horn here as I helped with the wording. Ever resourceful, Alyson found these adorable invitations on ebay from S D Design so that’s something you might want to keep in mind when planning your own soiree next. They’ve got a great selection of things and Alyson said they were so nice to customize the cards for her and give her a few options. Always good to know! And also worth mentioning for anyone looking for a customized headband or little girl’s hair bow, is to go stop by Simply Bows on ebay as well. After Alyson emailed asking her if she could make a very small bow for baby Graysen, Julie was SO SO thoughtful to not only make it, but send it to Alyson free of charge and shipping. How generous is that?! I should have an award for the person who displays the generous and creative spirit of monogram momma, don’t you think? So you all really must go check out her ebay store and buy buy buy! Alyson said she was so wonderful and customized the red and navy lobster bow just as she had wanted. And I’m here to attest to how adorable Miss Graysen looked in her red and navy monogrammed party dress and matching lobster hair bow! Of course, let’s not forget the cake with fondant lobsters and dots that Alyson so tirelessly worked on, and also the giant lobster cookies in the perfectly preppy lobster tin buckets for the party favors! She totally scored when she picked those up at Target on sale. And what’s that I see??? Is that a hand painted galvanized drink tin? WOW! It sure turned out great! I love how she used her party theme in lieu of a monogram. Way to go Alyson!
All in all, it was a great party and Alyson really did a great job of executing her lobster theme. Although, I must admit, Mr. Monogram was actually expecting REAL lobster. SERIOUSLY. He actually thought we would be dining on fresh lobster at a 3 year old's birthday party. Do you believe him and his expectations! And now it's time for me to start prepping for my own party next month. It appears Mr. Monogram has informed me that we are throwing a dinner party for his staff on the 19th so I really need to get a jump on menu planning and floral arrangements, etc. for that. Oh, I even need to do invitations! Yes yes, I know, not necessary at all for a casual dinner party for his staff, but you know me, any excuse to come up with stationary and invitation ideas!