birthday party under the sea

Akshaya's second birthday party was themed under the sea and it was so fun!
We had under sea party banners, blue and green balloons and streamers and sea creatures and sea books displayed around the house
Akshaya was dressed in a shimmery green mirrorred mermaid dress and we played treasure hunt for sea creatures in a fishing basket, and played pass the parcel to the song 'Where is Ariel?' Kids got goodie bags in a fish themed party bag, with a fish shaped bubble bottle, 2 gold coins (treasures under the sea), worm jellies, a fancy drinking straw, silly clappers, a box of raisins and a set of sea creature stickers. The younger children (aged 1.5 - 3) all received an Under the Sea Sticker Activity book as well, as a Christmas gift, and all received a personalized thank you note designed with sea creatures. They each had a sea creature party hat too, with sea creature party plates for the children, and the same design party cups (also for the kids).
The kids did crayoning of sea creatures in the balcony too. All in all, was a very fun day. The birthday cake featured barney at the beach with friends. Did I mention we designed a power point invitation card too, with sea creatures all around! animated!

I felt I had spent more effort on the jungle themed party last year but every one appreciated the sea themed one this year better! The difference - they were involved in the theme - especially through the colouring and treasure hunt activities. Credit to my mum for suggesting the treasure hunt! I'm looking forward to next year's party already!