Kai chose to have a Super Mario party. One thing I love doing, is doing some creative cooking for the kid's birthdays. This one was no different. After some brainstorming and researching we ended up making the following items....
Doughnuts - because there is a level on Mario called "Donut Land". Lizzy made these gluten free doughnuts, and iced them. She was a great helper.
Marshmallow pops - to look like the Mario mushrooms. These were quick and easy to make. I just stuck a lolly stick into the marshmallow, and then dipped them in melted red chocolate. By the time I finished the last one, the first was dry enough to put some little white chocolate dots on them.
Star shaped cheese quesadillas - to represent Mario Star Catchers.
And some cheese stars too. These were all done with cookie cutters.
And finally - the spread... As you can see, we also had some watermelon because it is Kai's favorite fruit and some chocolate dipped strawberries because Liz wanted to dip strawberries!
After our party - we had present time. He got a sword and shield from Grandma & Grandad (plus another sword, so that he could play with someone else). It's been a hit, although we've had to have some conversations about not hitting too hard.
And the big present was a trampoline from Mum & Dad and Grandma Jan & Grandad Joe. It's currently set up in the garage, but we will be moving it outside in the next few days. It's been used extensively by all children in the past two days.
He also got an orange car from Isaac and a Robot arm (or a grabber as he calls it) from Elizabeth.
All in all - it was a fun birthday!
