It’s done. The farm party of the year is DONE.
I’m farking farmed out.
Maxi and his band of merry men (and maidens) had a really, truly super awesomey day (except that one kid… there is always one.. who told me constantly that he was bored. I hated that kid.)
The trouble with ‘doing’ kids’ parties is that kids have to come to them. I like kids well enough (I certainly like my own), but they’re all just so… needy. The bits of half-eaten food that are plonked in your hand. The constant requests to hold things. The ‘where are my?’s and ‘where can I?’s and ‘I don’t eat that’s. The ‘I’m bored’ kid.
Stop pestering me I’m BUSY boring you all, I wanted to shout.
Anyway, needless to say, I won’t be adding ‘kids’ party entertainer’ to my list of career prospects any time soon.
But, boy, this was a totally fantastically fun farm party to put together and, yes, host. Sorry for the ultra-lengthy post, but we all had the best possible time. Except that one kid.
The piggies were the all-important welcome at the front gate…
We even got dressed up. Seemingly as cows…
We played games. Lots of really fun games and one or two utter flops.
After all that game playing, a cold drink of milk was in order. Hello milk maid! (Nice ‘fresh’ face there, huh? Who has time for make-up on party day!?)
By this stage the kids were begging (begging) for food. Oh the food. Such fun to put it all together. I got loads of ideas from Pinterest (check my board for the ‘inspiration’ for a lot of the stuff you see here).
Carrots in Dirt – thanks to Easter there was no shortage of carrot cookie-cutters around. The ‘dirt’ is crushed up Arnotts Choc Ripple biscuits.
Haystacks – this one is from over the ditch at GreatFun4Kids (hi Simoney!). A plain lamington sponge, dipped in caramel (easy to make using condensed milk!) and then rolled in toasted coconut.
Pigs in Mud – chocolate mousse in little shot glasses with a lolly pig. We found the pig lollies at Harris Farm, but you can get the Coles Percy Pigs as well.
Fresh Eggs – these were a hit. I covered some egg cartons and then sandwiched two marshmallows together with icing. The ‘cheap’ marshmallows work best as they are the right sort of shape. I made enough of these so that Maxi could take a few boxes into school the next day to share with his classmates.
Chicken Feed – mini-pretzels and caramel popcorn.
Cake Pops – yes, I went there. I got it oh-so-right this time except… except. I was supposed to make ‘watermelon’ cake pops. So inside they are strawberry cake with little choc chips. I didn’t plan ahead to think how I was going to colour the chocolate so despite many attempts, I didn’t get it right. So I kept the chocolate white, painted on a face and called them Scarecrows. Never again. This time I mean it. I’m moving onto Whoopies.
jody says
Bron, that looks A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! What a super party! You are one clever mama! well done! xx
Rach Jackson says
Woah!
Look at you go! Amazing lady!
I am a great party planner, but as soon as the kids arrive, I get flustered, I blotch up and I can’t wait for the blasted thing to be over!!
At my son’s dinosaur party one year, I made a paper mache volcano with a thing in the middle that made it ‘erupt’. It was seriously ace! The kids weren’t impressed though. They wanted to play the playstation!!
I swear, kids are so much more hard work than we were as kids! And I know THAT kid too. Kill!
I’m so glad Max loved it, that’s what matters the most at the end of the (very long!) day.
Rach x
Ps. Last party was a disco for my 12year old son at his breakdancing school. I ordered 5 pizzas to fill hungry pre-teen boys bellies.I was worried I was going to run out. THEY ATE NONE AT ALL!! figure that one out. And they didn’t dance. Or move. Ha!
Leanne @ Uber Simplicity says
Amazingly fabulous! Having done a few of these myself I know HOW MUCH WORK goes into them! Max looked like he had an amazing day. Hope you had a big glass of wine of the end of the party!
Megan.K. says
Wow! Just, wow!
I want you for my mum – my kids want you as their mum too. Wanna be our mum?! Pretty please?Our birthdays are in August, December and January : )
Seriously, you are a legend Bron. This looks like the. best. party. ever.
Love, love, love the matching cowprint outfits.
xo
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Toni says
Seriously?? you do the BEST parties.
That kid came to our house too. Once.
Mum on the Run says
Holy cow!!!!
Well done – and then some.
Boo to the ‘bored’ kid – silly city slicker!
🙂 xxx
Denwise aka Denyse Whelan says
Party planner Party giver Party QUEEN… Go you! fantastic B!! Loved all of it.
I’m bored indeed…grrrrrrrrrrrr kids like that shit me.
joeh says
It looks boring to me.
Cranky Old Man
Kelly Sheehy says
Wow! What a fabulous party! Gorgeous decorations and food! It looks like the kids are having a blast! Fun! 🙂
Max says
What an impressive party, it looks beautiful, and loads of fun, what a lucky boy x
Wanderlust says
Holy cow but you can put on a party, girl!! I’m so impressed. LOVE the pigs in the mud. You know, I had so much fun with Dan’s ‘mad scientist’ party a few months ago, I may have to talk Anna into having a home party, too (though at the time I was kicking myself for ever suggesting it to Dan). I just love how creative yours was. BUT, not to be judgey or anything, BUT…I think you could have used a tornado. 🙂
Kim H says
Oh my gosh!!! That looks like one amazingly fantastical party, Bron! I can’t believe the effort you go to. How long does it take you to get it all organised and made? How do you do it? I really think you should become a Birthday Planner. Do it!
Kate Sins says
Wowowowow, love it! Your kids are going to remember and talk about these parties for the rest of their lives. You are making such special memories for them.
sascedar says
that’s insanely awesome. and now i’m hungry. loving the carrots in dirt!
Kirsty says
FAR OUT! Totally above and beyond – mother of the year.
happylan says
It certainly does look like the best party ever. Super awesome.
Fay says
Wow, awesome party!
Life In A Pink Fibro says
I am in awe. Carrots in dirt. Musical cowpats. No wonder my boys have a party every three years – the bar is waaaaayyyy too high.
thejadeleaf says
Seriously. Awesome.
Jen says
what a neat looking party 🙂
Rachael @ Pretty Pink Peony says
Far out brussel sprout! I’m getting exhausted just thinking about the energy that went into this…what an incredible woman you are and a VERY ‘cool’ mum indeed!
Awesome party!
PinkPatentMaryJanes says
I’m pretty sure we’ve discussed the fact that you’re adopting me right? Well, my birthday’s in August – enough time to plan?
Miriam says
Ha I LOVE the party and that bored kid he/she seriously needs to go to the kind of parties most people put on. Maybe on your next farm party you need a big mud puddle for the bored kid to wallow in – sure you’d have some fun chucking him in. Still I guess there is also some parenting to go on for bored kid – like you don’t say I’m bored at a party, it is rude!!
Tricia says
That is one unreal party! I love the windmill and the calico gift bags. And that pic of the boy and the chook is sweet.
We had our own farm party recently and i’ll be posting pics shortly.
Notchka says
WOW! Just wow – I don’t know where to start – I’ll end up writing you a book of admiration. Lucky kiddo – I’ll bet he remembers these moments for the rest of his life, not for the treats, but for the love you poured into every little detail.
LionessLady says
Oh my gosh Bron!
I hereby bow down and crown you PARTY QUEEN! The whole thing is extraordinary!!! My favourites – the carrots in dirt, the cow pat game and your cute outfit!
I can top the ‘I’m bored’ kid too – I took my kids to friends very girly party last week and Isaac proceeded to tell the mum (who thankfully is a very good friend) that her party was bullshit! As punishment I made him share his lolly bag with me!
mel @ loved handmade says
This is UNBELIEVABLE!! You seriously out do yourself every time! I am in awe of the effort you go to & the detail, just magnificent, except for that annoying kid, of course there is always one..x
Claire says
My son would’ve loved that sort of party when he was Max’s age…….he was right into farms etc.
Wow, not sure I would’ve done quite the job you did Bron……..your attention to detail is amazing……..
What’s next?…
Claire :}
Miss Directions says
I want a farm party. Maybe this is something I can do for a future engagement or partner’s birthday, he is a farm boy after all 🙂
supermac says
You give the best kiddie parties. Bar none!
kristie @Coco's says
that looks like my kinda farm, wow, full of fun and smiles and supercalafreaking awesome food. well done x
the textured leaf says
I am astounded at the effort you must have put into this. I wonder if the bored kid will grow up to be a career party planner?
Payback time…
Jules says
Wow. I want to have a farm party too! You amaze me with the level of detail, your lucky, lucky kids! No wonder your Max had a ball, it looks like a brilliant day. So well done, happy memories for life right there! Jules:)
Kymmie says
That is one awesome party theme Bron! I love it. (And damn that bored kid!) I hope it didn’t ruin Max’s birthday (or your fun)! I’ve been waiting for this post, and it hasn’t disappointed!
What an aewsome job. I think this is my favourite party of yours so far! (Close second is the fairy party).
I love that you dressed as cows. So cute! (And I love that you were smiling right to the end!)
So… what’s next? Oh, that’s right. Madison and Noah’s Pirate Party (end of the month!)
x
Kymmie says
And I just wanted to comment: the photos are awesome! Did you take them?
Max has the best family. Ever!
xx
Simoney says
SQUEEEEAL!!!!
WOW, Maxabella, you did THE BEST JOB!!
This is THE COOLEST farm party i have ever seen!!!!
LOVE the details, love the food (especially that bit where you said “Hi Simoney!”) , the costumes (yes, the fresh-faced farm girl especially) …EVERYTHING!
From one party diva to another… EXCEPTIONAL! I doff my hat to YOU!!!
(need I remind you to link up your super duper party at my prestigious party linky???)
LOVE!!!! ♥
Miss Pink says
Once again Bron I applaude you. Fantastic job!
Emma says
Fabulous party! He must have been so thrilled with it all and will have memories to last a lifetime. Emma
Vanessa says
Wonderful pictures. What a huge hit, and of course there has to be some flops. Perfection would be boring, wouldn’t it (that’s what I told myself when a few things flopped at Luca’s party!). I’m filing a few of these away for next year…
Deanne says
This is great, I might keep this in mind for an 8th birthday for my wannabe farmer boy, in the meantime I am planing a spy party for a 10 year old!
Kelly @ Polkadot Lane says
Fan-tab-u-lous! It all looks so amazing. Especially all the food – so quirky but yummy looking. And having your little boy thank you at the end would have to be the sweetest way to end the day.
Tanya says
Bloody Awesome!!!
Sarah says
Oh I LOVE your honesty!
Your creativity and effort blew.me.away!
I think this party totally rocks. Dont invite the bored kid again – he has better things to do like get bored at home…
Luna says
looked gorgeous! awesome cake, costumes are fab and worth it if your family had the best fun.
flowerpress says
Completely Fabulous, I love the piggy balloons, the carrot biscuits and the windmill on the pole, Inspired!
Down that Little Lane says
Totally Amazing.. love it..
Love a theme but then how far do you go with it? Bron is an all the way girl we now find out.. nah knew that before..
Kitty has asked for a Cars Party as in Disney Pixar.. I will not be buying out Big W so am starting to plan now.. its over 8 weeks away x
Laura @ SpottyOwlDesign says
Oh well done.
How did you find the bamboo cutlery… was the texture a bit confusing?
Oh Gorgeous Baby says
Love it and so did Airlie (6) who was looking over my shoulder while I was reading this post. I love your humour and I swear I can hear you talking in my head…but I have never hear you speak before??? Love all the details and think you rock!
Lipgloss Mumma says
You are bloody amazing! I really wish I was one of your kids. As for that one kid….yes there’s always one!
Brenda @ Mira Narnie says
well at least I’m not the only one who did Photo overload today! Awesome party Bron…. yehhh ha! Why i love those pigs in shi…i mean mud, the cake – wow the cake and well, if i was there i would’ve made a scarecrow!!! love it all! Happy Birthday Maxi!
Claireyhewitt says
Looked up the dictionary today and saw:
Event Planning: say (Max-a-Bella)
Amazing.
Libby says
You are the Queen of the party planning caper! Porcinely impressed:)
Carli @ Tiny Savages says
How can any child find boredom in that?! What an effort, well done x
trudi@maudeandme says
What a beautiful setting for a farm party.
Your kids will have the best memories of their birthdays.What a wonderful mum you are.
Alli @ ducks on the dam says
And you said you didn’t have animals……. great work!
At Number 32 says
Oh my GOODNESS!!!!
What a mamoth effort, it looks unbelievable! Well done. Hope you don’t need to top it next year!
Amy says
I love this!!!! I’ve been stalking, I mean following your farm party pins with interest but what you have out together here blows the other pins out of the farm yard!!! ;-). What a brilliant party. I fully intend on copying this exact party for my boys one year. Super duper fun, fabulous theming and such gorgeous decorations and special touches. Well done!!!! Happy birthday to your lovely farmer boy.xo
Karla {Ironmum Karla} says
Oh my god…OTT!!! oh my gosh!! wow that is full on! good on you, that is epic!x
Mama Mogantosh says
Deeply impressed, inspired, and heart-warmed. Love it all Bron. Well done.
PlanningQueen says
Totally amazing Bron!
loulouloves.me says
I think you should totally add kids party entertainer to your skill set list! AWESOME!!!!
emma @ frog, goose and bear says
I love it all – love it ALL! You really have done a brilliant job. I love your honesty as always. Who ever knows what activities will be a hit and which ones will flop?!
P.S. I am pinning away madly – hope that’s ok?!!
Farmers Wifey says
I love this, as you knew I would! The table looks divine..and you have little cows!!!! Gorgeous xx
SJ Scott says
What a great, great party! I can only imagine how much fun the kids (and the big kids) had! You could run a great day camp…
Kylie @ Octavia and Vicky says
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone do a party quite like Maxabella. It looks like amazing fun and a day to remember.
Gemma @ Jac Whippet says
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Roslyn@Sew Delicious says
Just amazing! Love those piggies in the mud and the carrots in the dirt! Yummmmm!
tahlia @ the parenting files says
you should definitely as party planner to your career resume! You are amazing and this party just looked super awesome!! I want to be 8 again and come to the party xxx
Julia Kuku couture says
Wow looks amazing and sounds like you did a great job keeping them all entertained
Posie Patchwork says
Fabbo, hehaw, what a hoe down. Love Posie
Karen @ Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow's says
AMAZING!!!!!
Hotly Spiced says
What an incredible party. Even the weather was good. You must be exhausted. I’d be on a stretcher. You even attempted cake pops??? I’ve given up on those. And how could anyone say they were bored! Where is that-one-kid. Tell me that-one-kid will never again be invited. xx
Belinda says
Best party EVER!!!
Joni Ibarra says
75th comment… But couldn’t help but say what an AWESOME party! I love themed parties and this is the best idea I’ve seen for a long time. Happy Bday to Max!
Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock says
AWESOME effort Bron!
Can I come & be one of your kids so you can throw me a kick-ass party like that?
I bet Max had a blast! You rock!
x
Jane says
Sensational, Bron! You should become a full-time party planner ☺. J x
Rhi @ Hummingbird's Song says
Oh wow, you are freaking amazing! Absolutely love the pigs in mud and the carrot biscuits. You should write a book on kids parties with different themes- that way you can still share your ideas without actually having to be AT the party with all the kids!
Oh, and I totally know what you mean about little kids and neediness. I teach Primary Art. Enough said.
becclebee says
wow! what an amazing sounding party! I love the rescue a duck game – such a fab idea.And all that food looks fantastic!
Mrs Bok - The Bok Flock says
Crazy amazing farm lady extraordinaire!!!! That party looks bloody fantastic and so do you all. Love your backyard too!
Melissa {Suger} says
This is all kinds of fabulous, will you come to QLD next year and replicate it for my 30th? I could find a hoe down type band? 🙂
Deb @ Bright and Precious says
Oooh! Love love love all of this, Bron! What a special and memorable party. Love all the ideas – especially the cows costumes and the milk bottles!
Mrs BC says
Wow, that is the bestest party ever! Great job, Milk Maid!
xx
Jayne says
Oh my goodness …. LOVE it ! ALL of it!! I still have 7 months to go but I can not wait to plan Sophie’s first birthday … xx
Andrea @ little buckles says
You crazy lady! Looks amazing! You must be exhausted! x
Emily says
Holy cow! I’ve never thrown a kids’ party (unless a first birthday party at which all my childless friends got smashed counts) but already have performance anxiety.
Faith Hope and a whole lotta Love says
Wowsers!! Truly amazing. X
CHD says
Wow! I’m in awe. Such great ideas. Cx
Angela says
What an amazing party! I love the farm theme you went with – the food looks incredible. If I ever have kids I want to do this!
Seaweed and Raine says
Great job! I have a little idea on how intensive prep can be for kids parties – but how fun are they to put together (ok, well maybe with exception to your watermellon/scarecrow pops).
And TOFFEE APPLES!!! I haven’t had one of those in years!!! Brilliant!
Heather says
Wow…absolute fabulousness!!!! What a big beautiful boy he is now – well he has always been beautiful actually. xxx
Millie says
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for sharing all your ideas! I am currently planning a farm party for my daughter and struggling with the “menu” and so far all my research has turned up American snacks. Your ideas are amazing and so well on theme. Thank you! You’re a lifesaver
Maxabella says
That’s so nice if you to say, Millie. Enjoy the party planning!