Post by Ms. MMK.
Minion wishing SJ happy birthday.
It all started with one question. SJ (who starts thinking about his birthday about 7 months in advance), asked, “Mommy, I want to have a minion birthday party.”
In case it hasn’t come through yet in Mr. MMK’s blogs, SJ’s enthusiasm is boundless and wonderful, so the prospect of giving him what he wants and enjoying the reaction is quite appealing.
I felt my inner Martha Stewart rise (come on, you know she’s in all of us – some of us just squeeze her into our toes).
I started Google-ing. Minion cupcakes made out of twinkies? “Easy peasy lemon squeezy,” as SJ would say. Oh, but you have to start with cupcakes and frosting, cut the twinkies, delicately make the goggles out of….never mind. That many Twinkies won’t survive that long in a kitchen with me.
Minion bowling? Cool. Spray-painting soda bottles half yellow and half blue? I’m having visions of my children painted half yellow and half blue because they got in the way of my madness.
So I turn to face inner Martha. Calm down there, Miss M., we’re going to do this my way. And here it is: The full-time working Mom’s version of the Best Minion Birthday Party. Ever.
Kids enjoying Minion printable from Disney Web site
It started with printables from the Disney Web site (http://www.disney.co.uk/advertising/universal/despicable-me-2/downloads.html). I shipped them off to BestValueCopy.com for some cheap color copies, and the kids got busy as soon as they walked in. Then the “party team” (Mr. and Mrs. MMK, Mr.’s Mom, and BR) sprang into action, expertly guiding the kids through three minion party games.
- Pin the eye on the minion (no, I didn’t hand paint the minion; I bought it on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/DESPICABLE-ME-PIN-THE-EYE-ON-THE-MINION-PERSONALIZED-PARTY-GAME-/331059290915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d14abe323#ht_980wt_642).
SJ attempting to pin the eye on the Minion
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SJ’s birthday guests enjoying the pin the eye on the Minion
- Minion banana toss – I bought the monkey banana toss game from Oriental Trading (http://www.orientaltrading.com/going-bananas-monkey-bean-bag-toss-game-a2-61_4047-12-1.fltr?Ntt=going bananas) and spray painted it white, replacing the monkeys with minions. Okay, that was a little crafty…pipe down Miss M.
SJ successfully tossing a banana into the Minion
- Minion bowling – I bought yellow bowling targets from S&S Worldwide (http://www.ssww.com/item/bowling-pin-target-sets-W9781/cmc=SRCH/v=eWVsbG93IGJvd2xpbmc%2C/p=1/) and put minion eyes on them
Minion bowling
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After the games the kids watched exactly 12 minutes of minion mini movies (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Despicable-Me-Presents-Minion-Madness-Exclusive/17270207), which gave us enough time to set up the cake and ice cream.
Of course, the finale was the minion piñata. It is no longer with us, having fallen prey to the sugar cravings of 11 five- to seven-year-olds. R.I.P., piñata.
SJ, Pinata, (before hanging and destruction) and Grandma
I’m going to leave you with one final tip – I can’t resist. I didn’t spend money on every type of minion paper goods. I bought the minion tablecover and balloons (smiley faces that I put minion goggles on), and the rest was whatever was on sale at Shop Rite.
So there it is, my legacy. Ready for the next Mom whose child turns their bright eyes to her, pleading, “Oh Mommy, make me a minion party!” She’ll find all the answers she needs on Mr. MMK’s blog.
Worth it? Well, as I was tiredly chasing down SJ at the end of the party to give his friends a proper goodbye, I heard him turn to his friend and say, “BEST DAY EVER!” Mrs. MMK (and her inner Miss M) smiled from head to toe.
SJ & the party planner, AKA Ms. MMK
Very creative!
You could make one for me?
Tyrone – you remind me of someone I know.
You are a great mom. I guarantee you he will be telling his own kids one day about his best minion birthday ever.
Thank you! Nice to ‘see’ you!
Mrs. MMK
I love it! My Inner – Martha has learned that I take shortcuts and she’s learned to just shut up about it! LOL. I know exactly what minion cupcakes Mrs. MMK is talking about – they are super cute and I thought the same thing – there is no way that is happening in my kitchen! 🙂
Looks like a great party and that everyone had a wonderful time!
Thank you! I’m so in the mood for twinkies now.
Mrs. MMK
I love minions, and I love posts from Ms. MMK! Win-win.
Thank you-Thank you!
Mrs. MMK
Cool party!
Thank you!
Mrs. MMK
Minion bowling, how clever! A birthday party to be remembered for a long time!
Thank you – I think it will be remembered until February, when he starts cooking up his plans for the next birthday!!!
Mrs. MMK
Oh I love this! Reminds me of my own post on how to throw a princess party super quick but still Pinterest worthy!
Thanks! If my boys ever ask for a princess party, I know where to go! (Kidding, Mr. MMK!)
Mrs. MMK
Looks like a great time was had by all, even Grandma! Way to go on hosting a successful theme party that didn’t break the bank or send Mrs. MMK over the brink! Oh, and Happy Belated Birthday SJ!!
Thanks! He’s sleeping but when he wakes us up at 6, we’ll relay the good wishes….
Mrs. MMK
Keeping it real. The internet needs more of these posts & less Pinterest contest magazine perfect ones. These are the best what a fun party & well done on pulling it all off!
Thank you so much!
Mrs. MMK
Hi,
It sounds like he had the best birthday party ever, as he said, and it is a memory that he will never forget. These are the kind of memories that help us to reach out to other kids when we become adults.
Great job.
Please give him a happy belated birthday greeting from me.
Ciao,
Patricia
SJ says thank you, and so do I!
Mrs. MMK
I love it! And who doesn’t love Minions? Nice job, Mrs. MMK.
I know, they are pretty appealing. Thank you!
Mrs. MMK
oh! I love this party & I’m sure SJ LOVED it, he has a great mommy! 🙂 My little one is only 2 years old but I know he would’ve loved this party very much too (he loves the minions too) 🙂
I like the piñata very much too!
Awesome sauce.
Funny reply.
This is so creative and adorable! Looks like a lot of fun.
It really was a lot of fun. And what’s most important is that was the birthday boy’s sentiment.