With the tremendous help of
my dear family at Rambellwood, I threw a summer citrus-themed party to celebrate my son's first birthday and the arrival of my niece. Double the fun!
Invitation | Lemons and limes set the theme (and color scheme). No custom design this time around--I just found a seasonal invitation, from
Shutterfly.com.
Decorations | A homemade pennant banner using lime green polka dot print and an alternating solid yellow. Three paper lanterns float above the food table. Miniature chalk boards painted in green and yellow display the names of the two guests of honor: Henry and Lily.
Food and Drinks | What's better than homemade ice cream AND lemonade!? Sweet and tart combo...so delicious.
Food and Drinks | Work your way through the chicken salad sandwiches, pineapple and spinach salad. Then, indulge in these key lime tarts topped with zest!
Games | My creative cousins came up with a fun game for partygoers, old and young! Each guest was given a lime or lemon pin to wear, essentially dividing them into teams for games. The Limes and Lemons battled at Pin the Lemon/Lime on the Tree
(see photo), a songwriting challenge and pictionary to boot!
Happy birthday, little man!
Photos courtesy of Johanna Ramsey.
