The Ben 10 party was a success. I can't believe I'm the mother of a five year old. I've been busy and haven't been visiting any of you lately, but I hope by the end of the week things will settle down. We were sick all weekend - when we were supposed to do all the stuff for the party, so that was interesting. I made a mosaic to spare you 16 random birthday party pictures, but this should give you an idea of the party. The alien in ice game was a huge success. (Thank you Deirdre for the idea). I would have made 10 frozen blocks of ice if I would have know how entertaining this would be for five year kids. I had other games planned, but I lost control of the group after that and they wanted to just play. (Many people have asked about how to play the alien ice game; Deirdre created a post with instructions) For our frozen alien, I used a small plastic tub and placed the alien face down in water (because it was floating to the top) and put it in the freezer overnight, then turned it out on a table before the game. We filled small Dixie cups of water and let each child take a turn trying to melt the alien. By the end of the game, they were using their hands and not taking turns, but they were having a good time. You could also freeze small cups and let each child see who can free their alien first. If you can't do this outside, you could make alien slime; here is a recipe (I believe some craft stores sell a mix) and mix in some aliens. If you have any questions, please email me and I will try to help you out.
The treat bags contained glow sticks, Pop Rocks, flying saucer candy, glow in the dark Silly Putty, tattoos, any green candy I could find, and glow in the dark plastic stars to hang on the ceiling. I love making treat bags-I could do it for a living. I made a simple draw string bag, attached a Ben 10 tag and glow stick to the outside. Each child also started the party with glow bracelets and an alien super ball. If you want kids to be happy, hand them a glow bracelet - they were so excited and then some were weird and paranoid that they would lose one.
The wreath in the picture was copied from Uncommon Grace. When I saw it on her blog, I had to make one. Her wreath looks nicer, but I am an amateur.
We have a tradition of birthday cake in bed on the morning of your birthday. Even the cat got a piece of cake. I try to carve out little pieces of time early because parties keep you away from the one you want to spend time with. I also find it impossible to be maid, pourer of juice, slinger of cake, and photographer, so it's nice to get some calm shots before the festivities.
I have more to post about the party in the next couple of days. Sorry I have not been by to visit any of your blogs,
Happy Birthday to the boy who is 1 whole hand years old now!!!
The party looks like it was a great success! I really love the shot of him under the balloons. I will be trying to recreate that one. I also will NOT be sparing you the 16 (or 25) random birthday shots after my little big guy's party!
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | July 10, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Oh it looks so happy! I would have sat through all 16 pictures! Did Kitty like her cake? 5 is a big number; it's the beginning of a new world.
Posted by: Visty | July 10, 2008 at 01:17 PM
It looks like it was a great day. I hope you get some still moments after all the hoopla.
Posted by: Tracy | July 10, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Yay, Anne! Made my day to hear your guy loved the ice game too:-) Don't be surprised to find random action figures a regular feature in your freezer from now on (Aidan uses the same plastic cup to make his pint-sized ice blocks).
Congrats to your not-so-little boy!
Posted by: Deirdre | July 10, 2008 at 04:15 PM
It looks like a wonderful party!
My guys LOVE Ben10 too!
Posted by: Stefani | July 10, 2008 at 08:16 PM
I've never heard of Ben 10, but it looks like it was a fun party. I love the photo of the kid licking the ice block, and the fabric flags are so festive.
Posted by: Dallas | July 10, 2008 at 09:46 PM
I dislike treat bags more than anything!! (party pooper) I've even done boxes of cracker jacks and animal crackers, once. Anything to get out of goodie bags.
Great pictures. And some good ideas, too!
Posted by: Marjorie | July 11, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Hi, I can see your party is real success. May I know how to play the alien ice game? This is because I am preparing for Ben10 party for my 5 year old son next month. Appreciate that, thank you.
Posted by: Lolitta | September 23, 2008 at 03:58 AM
I am also having a Ben 10 party for my son's 5th bday on 10/25/08. Can you also tell me about the alien ice game? Email me if you could! Thanks!
Posted by: Heather Mann | October 13, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Your Ben 10 party looks fantastic. Like everyone else could you please tell me about your Alien Ice Game & any other game ideas you prepared.
Thanks
Posted by: Cass McIver | October 28, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Hi,
I too, would love details on the 'Ice Game'...
Posted by: Natalie | November 02, 2008 at 08:23 AM
i would also love to know what the alien ice game is all about,im also doing aben 10 party
Posted by: kerry | November 12, 2008 at 07:34 AM
i would also love to know what the alien ice game is all about,im also doing aben 10 party
Posted by: kerry | November 12, 2008 at 07:34 AM
I am having a Ben 10 party for my son this weekend, would love to know how the alien ice games goes!
Posted by: wendy | November 12, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Hi there
I am INTRIGUED about this ice-game.. please spill the beans? My son's Ben 10 party is coming up next Saturday...
Posted by: Mandy | November 18, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Interested in the game as well. What is it? Thanks.
Posted by: Amy | January 07, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Hi
I'm having a Ben 10 party for my son soon. Can you please let me know how the alien ice game is played. Thanks.
Posted by: Juih | January 19, 2009 at 06:36 AM
hi,
like everyone else I'm planning a ben 10 party for my soon and I'm also curious about how the alien ice game is played. Thank you kindly.
Julie
Posted by: Julie | January 19, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Hi,
I am trying to find the alien in ice game, if anyone has it, can you please let me know.
Thank you.
Posted by: Pauline | January 25, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Hi there
I would also love to know how the ice game works.
Pls help. Our party is on the 31st Jan.
Thanks
Posted by: Louise | January 28, 2009 at 02:14 PM
We just had a Ben 10 bday party for 5-year-olds today. Here's how we did the alien in ice game -- I put the alien in a container of water (it was Heatblast), and froze it for 24+ hours. Took it out of the mold, put it in a large sheet cake pan on the ground. Put out squirt bottles filled w/ warm water, and a few turkey basters with a bowl of warm water. We had the ice station as the last stop on an obstacle course - the kids had to do 10 squirts each to try to free the alien by melting him. After they did the course a few times, they all concentrated on melting him, which went on for about 20 minutes until they melted him. I had to empty the pan a few times and refill water squirters. They loved it -- thanks for the inspiration, GreenJello!
Posted by: Chris | February 07, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Hi there I am planning a Ben 10 birthday party for my son who will be 7 next month. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I would love info on the ice game.
I am having the birthday on February 27th, I love party planning so any new ideas are most welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you
Trina
Posted by: Trina Gartshore | January 05, 2010 at 05:42 PM
Hi,
How did you made the treat bags? Where did you get the bag?
Thank you
Sara.
Posted by: Sara | September 29, 2010 at 01:12 PM
This game is really adventurous and it makes anyone to get perplexed.I play a similar interesting game called bubble shooter games which is also quite interesting!!
Posted by: Puzzle Bubble Shooter | December 03, 2010 at 06:32 AM
I just loved all ur pix and so interesting and was quite eager to read ur post.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGszA07PqVs
The fabric flags are so festive and cuteee..
Posted by: kids Bag | January 29, 2011 at 01:47 AM