E's Classic Diner

Have I mentioned the Evelyn loves french fries?

"Love" actually is too mild a word to describe the feelings Evelyn holds towards any sort of cut and deep fried potato.

I thought we should celebrate her passion for this particular food at her second birthday. A simple french fry party eventually turned into a 1950's classic diner themed soiree.

So...welcome to E's Classic Diner.

A good friend of mine lent me this large number "2" saying I could paint it anyway I wanted. I opted for hot pink with black polka dots. I also opted to allow the kids to help paint this larger number, which turned out to be a great exercise in patience for me.

...an exercise I do not plan to repeat anytime soon.

Did I mention there were costumes involved?

Isaac wore the classic white t-shirt with sleeves rolled up and hair slicked back while Evelyn bopped around in a pink poodle skirt and initial tee.

A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.

We transformed part of the kitchen into the classic diner with just a few signs

Hot pink cupcakes were served

Along with a French Fry Cake, complete with fake ketchup.

At some point, a few party-goers attempted to explain to Isaac who The Fonz was and teach him to say, "heeeeeey".

This is the end result of such instruction.The outside was also decorated

(I have more outside decor pictures but Blogger is being a real jerk about moving pictures around)

The kitchen hosted all of the food...the food we eventually placed in these empty bowls (why did I not take a picture of the table with food on it??).

E's Classic Diner served french fries (three kinds!), mini corn dogs, mini cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, fruit (to make up for all those fries), and marshmallows.

Did I mention that I dressed up as well?

I meant to make a name tag that read "Flo" but forgot until yesterday...24 hours after the end of the party.
Singing "Happy Birthday" and blowing out of the candles.

Realizing that this fry was indeed NOT made of potato.

E. was unsure at first and then warmed up to the pound cake french fry.

Evelyn in all her (almost) two year old cuteness

The party was great fun and we only had to rush all the children inside once due to rain. Evelyn loved the poodle skirt and refers to it as "my pretty party poodle skirt." After a much needed trip to the dry cleaners (it has mud, ice cream, grease, and who knows what on it), the skirt will be added to her dress-up collection.

Isaac played his role of supportive big-brother well, offering to give tours of the kitchen and allowing me to put large amounts of gel in his hair. Because their ages are quite close, he was quite happy with a lot of the presents Evelyn received mainly because he feels like they only add to his own toy collection.

Evelyn had a blast, savoring time spent with family, friends, and her beloved french fry.