A Destruction Construction Party

It's hard to believe little Brycie turned three last week.  We celebrated in true little boy style with a construction-themed party.  With all the construction going on around campus this summer and the front-row seat to the US 231 development, Bryce's love for all things construction has been quite appropriate.

A recent trip to Ft. Wayne landed me this construction themed fabric, perfect for making a bunting and matching shirt for Bryce.

As usual, we stuck to the grandparent-only guest list.  Everyone was greeted at the door with a personalized construction hat.

And, of course, construction style food was on the menu.  I gathered ideas from a variety of places.  Chicken salad, tuna salad and a caprese pasta salad were the main items.  We were so fortunate to have a slight break in the weather this day.  It was pleasant enough to eat out on the deck with the umbrella.  It was nice to give the grandparents more seating options beyond the kitchen and dining room.

We rounded out the party with our traditional star cake.  Several months back the Food Network magazine had a layout on how to make a variety of frosting colors.  Without that guide I would have never had the guts to attempt to go that orange.

A few other decoration ideas included using a paint can as a flower vase, a paint tray as a serving tray for the bread and a "Port-a-Potty" sign on the bathroom door.

This week, Bryce moves up to the pre-school room.  We're all hoping behavior and desire for potty training improves in his new surroundings.