Madeline's Island - party planning part 1

First Birthday Party planning is in full swing.  Decorations are being purchased, invitations ordered and activities planned.  Here is some of the inspirations for Madeline's Island Luau...

Jimmy

Maybe no one else helping plan this party knows, but this is my Ode to Jimmy.  I've missed his concerts the last few years but this party will make up for it.  We will be forgoing traditional island music for Buffett on repeat.

Popsicle Buffet

I first saw these molds on the CoolKids blog and then saw Tovolo's great idea for a Popsicle Buffet.  What could be more fun?!  Especially when there will be an adult bucket and kid bucket. {wink wink}

Limbo

If I knew who these people were, they would be invited to the party.  Don't they look so fun?  I can only hope that our guests get as much enjoyment out of a round of Limbo!

Island Breeze Sundress

A girl's gotta have a party dress!  This is from Janie & Jack.  Madeline will have the matching bathing suit and Ellie has the coordinating bikini and top/skirt outfit.  Madeline will also have a birthday shirt and matching hat.  There will be many wardrobe changes for our Island Girl!

And then there will be the traditional leis, grass skirts and hibiscus hair clips with beach comber hats, inner tubes and tiki torches mixed in.  Banners, a baby pool {to go along with the 'real' pool} and delicious food will round out a perfect way to say Aloha to the unofficial end of summer.

If you need an instant party fix, you can revisit Ellie's Circus Extravaganza!