They were lucky with the weather, especially this time of year, but c'mon we live in Cape Town, I like it when people have the gall (balls?) to take a chance and arrange an outdoor event.
Party elements included black and yellow balloons (very striking), a DIY hot-dog table, plastic traffic cones demarcating the sand-castle building area, a smattering of hard hats, some enthusiastic digging Dads and this fabulous cake.
(And I have to applaud the braininess - the chocolate tools were moulded in the plastic packaging from a toy tool set the birthday boy received a few years ago. His clever Mum diligently kept the packaging for just this purpose. Way to go W!)
And one of our first mornings on the beach this season. Could we have been any happier?
Incidently, Small Beach (or Kleinbaai) is a great beach option for kids. Wide white sand and slow lapping waves, lots of not-too-rocky pools. It's just next to the renowned Blue Peter (so good for a beer/milkshake after the beach too!). Directions here.
What a brilliant idea for a party! I do think that sometimes the simplest party ideas turn out to be the best. Then adults and children can both relax and have some fun - which is surely the whole point of parties in the first place (well, that and eating copious amounts of cake of course).
ReplyDeleteI love scouring the net for birthday party ideas. Even when I'm not planning a party. You never know when a great idea will pop up to tuck away for later.
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to give Sam a two and a half birthday party.... I know people who would approve.
Now that really is a clever idea for a construction party. Building sand castles! Great cake. And a DIY hot dog table. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThat was the best thing about this party eggdipdip - so relaxed and fun. And yup, Stephanie, I also trawl the web looking for ideas but so many of those parties are SO overdone - over-styled, overspend, overshare - this was none of these, which was why it was worth sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnd Waddles, I love your handle :)