Thursday, December 23, 2010

Birthday Slumber Party with a Dog Theme

by Lois Breneman - Copyright 2010 - Heart to Heart

My daughter, Joy, planned a fun birthday party for her 7 year old son, Justin.  Because they had just gotten a new dog, Bailey, shortly before that, they had a doggie theme.

Invitation:
Justin is 49! (in dog years that is)!
Join us for some puppy chow, a howlin' good time and some dog gone fun!

Justin's Kennel: (address)

Overnight boarding available!  Please bring your own doggie bed (sleeping bag) and plan to pick up pups by 9:30am!

Decorations, Food and Favors:

Banner on Front Porch - "Justin's Kennel"
 
Paw prints, in chalk, leading up to the front door

Tablecloth: plain with birthday dog wrapping paper down the middle to form a runner

Plates, cups and napkins - bought at dollar store - with a few dog stickers added

Dog Bone Cake

Food: Hot dogs (as healthy as possible), puppy chow (snack mix), and other non-canine food
 
Take Home Favor Bags - reader book about a dog in a "poop bag" with puppy chow (snack mix)
 
Activities:

* Keeping Track of Your Dog ~ Using dollar store stuffed dogs, tag with collar when each guest arrives.  You have to keep up with your dog, and watch for those who will swipe it (including Bailey, the real dog, who loves to chew stuffed animals).


* The Dog Catcher Says (like Simon says) Howl, bark, down, sit, roll over, shake hands, high 5, etc.


* Watch a movie - a dog movie, of course!

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