Splash and Slide Party Details

"Walker and Kathryn are turning five! Join us as we splash and slide!"

I used Simplicity Papers, found on Etsy, for the invitations. I was EXTREMELY pleased with the customer service as well as the finished product. There were about four other invitations from this company that I liked, but I ultimately chose this design. Imagine their names and the five highlighted in the color "pool" with "papaya" colored envelopes. They turned out really cute!

Simplicity Papers via Etsy

The menu had to be simple, mostly because I was preparing a spread for Frances' party the following day. So we went with every kids' favorite--nuggets from Chick Fil A.

Large Chicken Nugget Party Tray via Chick Fil A

We upped the fun value with these twirly cheese puffs....

Cheetos Twisted Puffs

And rounded out the menu with a fruit salad of strawberries, pineapple and grapes along with a strawberry cheese ring and crackers (mostly as an appetizer for the adults).

I was planning to do cupcakes for this party, and the bakery suggested arranging them in a five. I thought it was the perfect gender neutral solution for this party!

Cupcake Cake from Pollman's Bakery
Mobile, AL

We chose the water slide because in order to have a party outside in Mobile in the summer, you HAVE TO HAVE water!!!! Best part was we were able to keep the slide for 5 days because of the holiday. We pulled it out again for Frances' party and even used it for our Fourth of July festivities! Now that's a deal!

Water Slide from Jumps A Lot
Mobile, AL

I saw this fun decorative idea and just had to give it a try. The surprising part about it is that Walker blew up pretty much all the balloons. He would blow up the balloons, Kathryn would "organize" them and I would string them along. It was a lot easier than I anticipated, and I was very pleased with how it turned out!

Your only seeing one banner here. There were two that I hung from either side of the gate. It was a great backdrop for the cake table!

Balloon Banner, idea via Design Mom

Of course, we had to have some party favors! These fish sunglasses fit the bill!

Sunglasses, Oriental Trading

While the parents fixed the kids' plates, we kept the kids entertained coloring these fun party hats!

Color Your Own Party Hat, Oriental Trading

Loved these party favor/loot bags!

Favor Bags, Hey Yo Yo via Etsy

As for party favors, I knew I wanted to set up a candy bar, so when I saw this little display, perfect for a "pool" party, my juices started flowing. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of the set up at our party nor did I have the time to make signs "explaining" the candy selections, but this picture will give you an idea.

Inspiration for Candy Bar via Candy and Cake

I chose sour straws (aka pool noodles), Swedish fish, gummy octopus, M & M's (really no relationship here, just thought I should include some chocolate:), and gummy life savers. The party favor bags were used to corral the candy!

Additional party information/sources:

Polka dot table cloths: Walmart (on sale!!!)
Plates, Bermuda Blue: Target
Napkins (Cupcake and "We Do Fun Here"): Target
Dot candles: Walmart
Candy: Walmart, Target & Sam's
Kathryn's swimsuit: Garnet Hill