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Jan 13 2014

construction birthday bash

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construction birthday party

There really were no other theme contenders for Bug’s birthday this year. Diggers are on that boy’s mind all day, every day. Not sure if it’s the big tires, the dirt, the loud engines or just the manliness of it all, but he’s hooked.

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

Three times I attempted to bake his cake. First one was a loss due to a terrible recipe. The second bubbled WAY over the pan, onto the stove bottom, and sent smoke rolling out of the oven. At 11pm the night before the party, the third one imploded, and I finally conceded to buying one from the grocery store. We did, however, do the digger “embellishing” ourselves.

construction birthday party

What’s a party without a few games?

I painted the stripes on these play cones and secured a cut extension cord with orange duck tape to make the rings.

construction birthday party

Gotta love neighbors willing to donate moving boxes! Bug had a blast knocking over the big kids’ towers. This city *might* become a living room fixture for the foreseeable future. (See tutorials for the digger and dump truck)

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

The cashier actually asked what I was making when I rolled up with a 20 lb bag of rice. Imagine her look of confusion when I said I planned to dye it blue and let my son dig in it!

construction birthday party

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construction birthday party

construction birthday party

All 10 kids in attendance got a “hard hat” and safety vest.

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

Bug was not feeling the vest, but happily donned the hat for awhile to open gifts.

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

Can Momma get a picture with the birthday boy? Pleeease?

construction birthday party

Please.

construction birthday party

Maybe I should have bribed him with cake.

Turns out the store bought cake was really moist and delicious. Bug voted with his fork – an empty plate/full belly approval!

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

construction birthday party

SOURCES: hard hats, safety vests (I added the orange duck tape), neon duck tape, rice tub (bought just one for $20 in store, not sure why it shows set of 4 online) , gel food coloring for rice, CAT mini machines, caution tape, tableware, platters, streamers (Dollar Tree), striped straws, beverage server (Home Goods), “2” candle, “2” dump truck shirt (directions here). I designed the large Happy Birthday poster myself and had it printed as an engineering print at Office Max. Then used spray adhesive to attach it to foam core purchased at Dollar Tree.

Tags: birthday, bug, construction party, party decor

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  1. Kim
    January 13, 2014

    Grant General Contractors approves! Great party theme.

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    • hayley
      January 13, 2014

      Wow! So pleased to hear the experts weigh in with their approval! :D

      Reply
  2. GG
    January 14, 2014

    Once again, AWESOME, looks like everyone had a very fun time, great theme and WOW the talent to put it all together, wonderful memories for Bug and for all of us who love him.

    Reply
  3. Gma Laurie
    February 5, 2014

    Simply AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  4. Ailbhe
    May 30, 2014

    I’ve only just discovered your blog & I’m very excited ‘cos this is amazing!
    So much imagination & inspiration from one person.
    Look forward to having a good look through your other posts this weekend.
    Yay :-)

    Reply
  5. Colleen
    May 28, 2016

    LOVE IT! I am looking to make a mini version of the bulldozer…would love to buy it already made, but will make it myself if I have to. I want to use it as an envelope collector for a wedding. Would you consider making one and shipping it to NY? You can contact me directly via email if you would like to discuss.

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I'm Hayley. Wife and mother by day, DIY enthusiast by night. Fueled by sweet tea and jelly beans, I own power tools and know how to use them. Consider yourself warned.

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