Food, Fun & Summer Sun Family Get Together
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The theme of this family get together was "Food Fun & Summer Sun". I added little touches of sea creatures and fun summer items to decorate. A fruit tree was the centerpiece of the dessert table. It was placed inside a kiddie pool filled with ice and kept the fruit cold all day long. A cute crab decorated the chips and dip, and oyster cookies gave the desserts a fun twist. Plates and Napkins were brightly displayed with little sea horse napkin rings.
Outside we had a fun surf board sign that said "Shark Sighting" "Reef-Freshments" "Paradise Pool" and "Sugar Shack"
The beverage table was topped with a "No Bartender on Duty Pour at Your Own Risk" sign and the kids had cute pineapple drink cups which the adults confiscated later.
The tables were touched with fun handmade felt centerpieces. The children had a Sun Protection Station to get ready before heading into the pool to play with beach balls, rings and lots of toys. A bubble station was nearby for them to keep entertained and some 'sponge bombs' to have a water fight with. (The cleanup was much better than dealing with water balloons and no one was hurt!) They had a great time chasing each other around the yard. It really was a fun day.
My grandmother recently passed away a few months ago and my grandfather wanted to have the family get together this summer. It was a great way to see each other in better circumstances and I know my grandmother must have been smiling down on all of us and watching us have such a great time. I think we will make it an annual summer thing! Enjoy!
Party Highlights
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What People Ate
Each person brought a dish to share. We had a mix of summer foods from ribs, beans, potato salad, pasta salad, jambalaya, hot dogs and sausage. Chips and Dips with a little pepper 'crab' for decor.
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What People Drank
Milo's Tea, Soft Drinks, Water, Beer and other alcoholic beverages, homemade Pina Coladas made with the Margarita Machine.
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Desserts
Fruit, "Oyster" Cookies and Candies
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Party Favors
Palm Tree Favor Boxes filled with Candies
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Activities / Games
The children played in the pool, had a bubble station and sponge bombs instead of water balloons for some summer fun!
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