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Penelope’s “Twotti” Fruitti 2nd Birthday

Party February 8th…showing you on May 19th. Gesh, anyone else behind on life since COVID?

There is actually a funny story to this post, well, seems funny now, but definitely wasn’t funny then…actually, it still isn’t funny. But, I deleted EVERY.SINGLE.PHOTO. from her party off my memory card before I put them on my computer. I almost cried. I had got so many cute photos of her and friends playing, the gorgeous food spread my sister and mom helped me put together and every other detail I wanted to remember. UGH. Luckily, with some frantic text messages sent to friends and family, I was able to round up enough to put together a post of all my two-tti Frutti 2nd Birthday party ideas. It’s not my best work in terms of photography, but I’m just SO thankful for iPhone pics. And a few other areas, I reshot quickly because I wont lie, I hadn’t quite put everything away yet! HA.

Anyway, we decided to go with a “Two-tti” Fruitti Bday celebration because I already had some luau stuff on hand and I just thought it was super cute to have a bright and fun birthday party dead in the middle of winter. This was the first “party” we threw at the new house, so to say it wasn’t exactly put together for company is an understatement, but I think the bright balloons, good food and decor helped distract people. 🙂

Two-tti Fruitti 2nd Birthday Party Ideas

2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a staircase decorated with helium filled Mylar fruit balloons, regular helium filled balloons, fruit painted letters that spell out the number two, flower leis, and a floral arrangement of pink and white flowers. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a watercolor painted sign that says 'Welcome to Penelope's Two-tti Fruitti birthday!' and has watercolor painted pineapple, watermelon and oranges at the bottom. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a staircase decorated with helium filled Mylar fruit balloons, regular helium filled balloons, fruit painted letters that spell out the number two, flower leis, and a floral arrangement of pink and white flowers. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of fruit painted letters that spell out the number two. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a staircase decorated with helium filled Mylar fruit balloons, regular helium filled balloons, fruit painted letters that spell out the number two, flower leis, and a floral arrangement of pink and white flowers. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a staircase decorated with helium filled Mylar fruit balloons and regular helium filled balloons tied to a staircase banister.

Upon entering the house, guests were greeted by fruit balloon bunches, and a Lei station to “Twotti” Fruitti Yourself! We also had a sign welcoming guests to Penelope’s Twotti Fruitti Bday! I bought this sign, the invitations, food tents and gift bag tags off etsy as a set.

To the left of the entry, we had the gift bags for kiddos set up. I love filling little gift “happys” for kiddos as it was my favorite part of birthday parties as a kid. I put a bubble wand, mini slime, kosh ball mini, a rock candy and a glow bracelet in each box. P still plays with the extra bubble wants we had.

Once guest entered the living room/dinning/kitchen area we had the dessert table set up  with balloon arch (Aaron made!) and then drinks. I am SO sad that I didn’t get pics of the food. We had balloons in there and fun straws, etc. My sister and mom made gorgeous fruit platters to go along with the theme.

We served:

  • BBQ catered from City BBQ (BBQ, Buns, Mac n’ Cheese, Cole Slaw and Baked Beans)
  • Fruit and Veggie Trays
  • Beer, Wine, Soda (juice boxes for kids) and water
  • Cake
  • Rock Candy
  • Rice Krispie Treats
  • Macaroons
  • Cookies (I made them)

2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a grey letter board, a green cardboard takeout box and a floral arrangement of white and pink flowers. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a rainbow colored number 2 Mylar balloon floating above a picture collage. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a white milk glass cup holding colored straws, fruit print napkins, and a gold pineapple wine chiller. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a balloon garland that spells out Twotti Fruit hanging on a white fireplace mantle above some gift bags. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a multi color balloon garland with Mylar fruit balloons hanging above a dessert table containing two tier pineapple and watermelon decorated cake, rainbow colored Rice Krispy treats,, white paper plates, a white table cloth, and sugar cookies. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a dessert table containing rainbow colored Rice Krispy treats and sugar cookies decorated to look like apples, watermelon slices, strawberries, pineapple, and the number 2. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a multi color balloon garland with Mylar fruit balloons hanging above a dessert table containing two tier pineapple and watermelon decorated cake, rainbow colored Rice Krispy treats,, white paper plates, a white table cloth, fruit print napkins, macaroons, and fruit shaped sugar cookies. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a dessert table containing two tier pineapple and watermelon decorated cake.

Lastly, downstairs we had a “Twotti” necklace making station. I bought foam fruit stickers and left the backing on (which we hole punched) and then necklace cords. Kiddos then were able to string Fruit Loops on them and make some fun fruit jewelry! I always like having a kids activity at P’s age to entertain the kids, eventually we’ll play games, etc. but for now, she’s too young.

2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of a mom standing next to her two year old daughter and helping her blow out a number 2 candle on her 2 tier pineapple and watermelon decorated cake. 2nd Birthday Party Ideas by popular Ohio lifestyle blog, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins: image of necklaces decorated with fruit loops and die cut pieces of paper fruit.

Other little decorations I like putting around during a party are some photos from her past year (under the “2” balloon) and an invitation in a frame (which I put out by the food).

And that’s it, Twotti Fruitti. Is it sad I already have her third birthday idea ready to go? I mean, it’s already May! In just a few months I’ll be planning for her to turn 3. Time really does fly.

Now I’m going to go cry in a corner with my coffee.

Thanks as always for reading sweet friends.

XX

What are some of your favorite 2nd birthday party ideas?  Let me know in a comment below!