BellaBirthdays: REPTILE PARTY

Here we are again in beautiful Spring day of 2014. I thought I would stop sharing her parties after her 5th birthday. :) The truth is, it gets better and better and surprisingly easier for me, the organizer, and party planner of this beautiful little lady. Each year, Bella will take part in my concept and planning during the cold months so that we know that by the end of winter (August) we have already finalized the theme. She will start feeding my brain with ideas.....her likes, dislikes, fascination, obsession. This time, she convinced me that it is her party so she can have her wish.......so that-is-why, A REPTILE PARTY happened!

Who would have thought that someone like myself would allow reptiles in my garage and in my backyard. I'm not talking about those cute little turtles and harmless lizards but hmmm, those slithery slidey ones. (faints slightly) Oh and as if one ain't enough, we welcomed a mother and baby python...yup! To top the list, what's an Australian reptile party without a CROC. Not the shoes, hmmm, nope! A fresh water baby crocodile that was as long as my birthday girl when stretched.

WARNING: Please check with your local council to see if they allow a reptile party at your playground/ park. Ours did not so we had to do it at home.

The Morning Preparation

Her birthday dress to change into after the reptile show. So happy to have found this at Cotton-On. http://cottonon.com/AU

Reptile Party Birthday Dress

The table is set.

Reptile Party Table Setting

This part of the house is closed until the Reptile Man and his scaly friends have left and the children have washed their hands and sanitized them as well. Mum's rules rule!

Reptile Party Fork & Table Napkin Ensemble

The fun thing about this preparation is that birthday girl helped me with these fork & table napkin ensemble. Green forks & black serviettes look good!

Good morning, birthday girl!

Turtle Pool Floaties from Kmart. http://www.kmart.com.au/

Croc Cordial made from Cottee's Cordial. Pine Lime FLavour. It sure was a hit!

This glass water jug is also from Kmart.

http://www.kmart.com.au/

Turtle treats are marshmallows, apple flavoured lollipops & vanilla & apple jelly beans. All available at Roni's Just Party.

http://www.ronisjustparty.com.au/

I made these jellies overnight. Lime-flavoured Aeroplane Jelly. Python gummy on top!
http://www.aeroplanejelly.com.au/

Reptile Party Dessert Table

The dessert table almost complete!

Reptile Party Cake & Cupcakes

How beautiful is this chocolate cake?!

Cake & cupcakes made with love by her awesome Aunt Rae!

Mini Party Pies from Pie Face.

We drove to the shops to get her hair snake-curled, picked up her balloons and the hot mini party pies. Mini pies from lovely franchise owner, Maria of Pie Face. http://pieface.com.au/

Snake Sandwiches Reptile Party

Aside from pies, sausages and quiches, I also made these snake sandwiches. Tuna, cucumber, turkey and cheese. Pardon my drunken looking snake. This mum don't get to do rehearsals.

Let's get this party started!

Goodie bags full of knick-knacks & personalised bookmarks.

She also made each of her guests a snake loom band.

Some awesome turtle bookmarks.This personalized bookmarks were from
Birthday in a Box. birthdayinabox.com

Reptile Party Outfits

Her fave cousin with their matching Bardot Junior outfits. This was purely coincidence and Erin's were apparently last year's. Such happy girls!

http://www.bardot.com.au/Bardot-Junior.aspx

Reptile Party for Girls

Here comes Matt, the Reptile Man & his chubby friend, a blue-tongue lizard. How is she holding that with ease?! Please explain. :-)

If you are after an inter-active children's LIVE reptile party that is professional and clean, check out Walk-About Reptiles
http://www.walkaboutreptiles.com.au/