An Olympic party is my fave

February 19, 2010

I’m warning you now, the following photos will not do my family’s Olympic party justice. There was no pro lighting or styling that took place. But it’s kind of for the best because if I posted pro photos the jealousy of not being part of my family might be a little out of control.

What the guests were greeted with (courtesy of my awesome sister Gina):

lighted rings
flags

Some menu items:
ring dip
bobsled2
pucks and bars
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rings cake
cheesecake

Other menu items included Canadian pizza, maple leaf sugar cookies and curling fries with gravy.

All the kids participated in a Olympic obstacle course and then were awarded medals. This is my cute niece Ryley standing in front of the well crafted backdrop created by her fave aunt (stating the obvious: that aunt is me).

Ryley

I hope you’re enjoying the games as much as I am. Have a golden weekend.

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  • On February 19, 2010 , Cole said:

    Holy Smokes. Seriously? I am so jealous. I want to go to an awesome Olympics party.
    Have a great weekend, Melanie!

  • On February 19, 2010 , soveryvicki said:

    Seriously loving the pictures of all your Olympic party goodness. You are my hero. Gold medal for Best. Olympic. Fan. EVER!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Christy said:

    Clearly NOT enjoying them quite as much as you are – and am insanely jealous of your family! What a fun, clever idea! I want to copy it next time the Olympics come around. Have a fantastic weekend!

  • On February 19, 2010 , jen jafarzadeh said:

    I clearly would love to crash your family's next party! this is freakin' awesome! all the foods — the downhill cake! amazing.

  • On February 19, 2010 , Karen said:

    Wow, you guys really did go all out. Way to execute that craft wall!

    Were you as disgusted by J. Weir's scores last night as I was? Lysacek is so smug and tan and wears too much gel. (But did execute a beautiful program)

  • On February 19, 2010 , Ashley Lynn Fry said:

    Whoa! Look at all the Olympic themed food & that entry lightening… uber fabulous!

    xoxo

  • On February 19, 2010 , the southern hostess said:

    This is unbelievable. You guys are awesome!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Sharon said:

    Unbelievable…that is just a real cuppa cute…s

  • On February 19, 2010 , {lovely little things} said:

    You are so clever, looks like it was an awesome Olympic extravaganza!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Sue (Someone's Mom) said:

    How cool…I never thought about doing an Olympic party! Clever ideas.

    Sue

  • On February 19, 2010 , Lexie said:

    SO SO SO COOL! a gold medal for an awesome party!

  • On February 19, 2010 , ieatmodestmouse said:

    that.is.incredible.

  • On February 19, 2010 , Melissa Blake said:

    oooh, looks so fun!! :) The food looks amazing!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Meghan said:

    So fun! Your family rocks.

  • On February 19, 2010 , chiaroscuro said:

    OMG this is awesome! You have the BEST family :-)

  • On February 19, 2010 , Meghan said:

    Wow!! Looks soo much fun and so many awesome ideas for the food! I have been watching Olympics non stop…except I am Canadian so cheering for them :)

  • On February 19, 2010 , Amanda Blair said:

    I have no words. This is beyond awesome. Can I just say props on the all out theme?! I love that everything is so detailed. I'm insanely jealous I am not apart of this family!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Rose Red said:

    Your family really knows how to do a theme party right! I would love to attend one someday ;)

  • On February 19, 2010 , Post Grad Hair Cut said:

    haha so great! all of it! If you want to come to vancouver for the last week, you can stay a night with me!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Risti Megan said:

    Awesome zuchini(spelling) boat! I'm so jealous, and so hungry looking at your party pics.

  • On February 19, 2010 , annie said:

    What a fun idea! You've already got my wheels spinning for a 2012 party…

    And how about men's ice skating last night?? I was on-edge all night!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Marisa Midori said:

    Ha Nanaimo bars! Awesome. This party looks amazing and I am insanely jealous despite the lack of pro lighting.

  • On February 19, 2010 , Teresa said:

    I am obsessed with the Olympics and I am obsessed with your party.

  • On February 19, 2010 , roysie said:

    Now I am insanely jealous! Is that a cucumber bobsled?? Standing ovation!

  • On February 19, 2010 , Joanna Goddard said:

    i am dying over that ski-slope cake!!!!

  • On February 19, 2010 , pen.ny said:

    i'd like a hockey puck or two please! oh, and definitely a bite of the ski-slope.

  • On February 19, 2010 , Olivia Carter said:

    AMAZING party! I love it- I have to admit to having not seen any Olympics but this reminds me how much I love it.

  • On February 20, 2010 , jack, lucy and finn said:

    let's make a deal.
    i will invite you to our next family feud party and you invite me to your next olympic party.
    what do you say?
    i will mark my calendar for summer 2012.
    if we were there this year my boys could have come dressed as apolo ohno and shaun white… since that is who they are currently pretending to be…

  • On February 20, 2010 , Nicole Marie said:

    oh my gosh the most awesome party ever!!!!!!

  • On February 20, 2010 , this one said:

    hands down.

    you are the coolest person that i don't know!!!

  • On February 20, 2010 , Carissa said:

    um, no pro lighting or styling didn't help… I am still TOTALLY jealous!! that is the most fabulous party ever! I am loving watching the Olympics, I have seriously watched them every. single. night. (last night I was starting to think that maybe I have OD-ed on the Olympics, but I'm sure I will still watch them tonight!)

    btw, those "hockey pucks" made me LOL. I love ding dongs! :)

    happy weekend, melanie!

  • On February 20, 2010 , Jackie said:

    Wow, you guys definitely take your Olympics seriously! Looks like a ton of fun. Love those bobsledding olives!!

  • On February 20, 2010 , Purple Deer said:

    I want to have one of these….and play drunk curling!

  • On February 20, 2010 , Kelly Smith said:

    and this is why i love your fam!

  • On February 20, 2010 , Allison said:

    No way! This is brilliant and looks so fun, I wish I was there!

  • On February 20, 2010 , Cassie said:

    I am so very impressed! What a lot of creative thought that must have gone into these. Wow – they all look amazing! What fun!
    xx

    PS: I have a little giveaway on my blog at the mo – please check it out!

  • On February 20, 2010 , vanessa joie said:

    SO awesome. I'm jealous. Your family is so creative.

  • On February 20, 2010 , Happenstance said:

    Um, this is awesome! So creative! I love the hockey pucks. Your family seems really fun. That's so great!

  • On February 20, 2010 , tappens said:

    yes yes olympics

    i don't remember if you've shown this sleeping nook, but i just ran across it and it reminding me of you… i hope that's not weird.

    http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/nursery-tours/mini-tour-miles-and-andrews-bright-and-airy-space-099035

  • On February 20, 2010 , sheena said:

    the bobsled!!! love it!! all of it!

  • On February 20, 2010 , Elizabeth said:

    Holy crap. That bobsled is awesome. So are the hockey pucks. What a fam!

  • On February 21, 2010 , passport in my pocket said:

    THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!

  • On February 21, 2010 , s + b said:

    love that cucumber bobsled (that's what it is, right?). your family is so fun. and your niece is adorable

  • On February 21, 2010 , Meet Virginia said:

    this is too cute! you are so creative i just adore your blog!

  • On February 21, 2010 , Erin said:

    This is beyond awesome! As a BC girl, you've made me oh-so-proud!

  • On February 21, 2010 , Anonymous said:

    http://gongfu.com.ua – Visit us or die =)

  • On February 21, 2010 , simpledaisy said:

    Awesome!! That looks like so much fun:)

  • On February 21, 2010 , homemade grits said:

    such great ideas and so patriotic!!

  • On February 21, 2010 , Jill said:

    Love Nanaimo bars!! Go CANADA! Quatchi rules.

  • On February 21, 2010 , Natalie Catherine said:

    this….is AWESOME! i mean you outdid yourself.haha. great job!

  • On February 22, 2010 , Robyn said:

    This is incredible!! You'd totally fit in up here in Vancouver right now. :) :)

  • On February 22, 2010 , aunihusted said:

    oh my goodness, great ideas! i love it! keep up the awesome blogging.

  • On February 22, 2010 , niku said:

    I was going to go to bed, but maybe I'll go back to watching the Olympics!

  • On February 22, 2010 , ms. oaktree said:

    love it!

  • On February 22, 2010 , Farrah said:

    Wow, your family is amazing.

  • On February 22, 2010 , Jackie said:

    I slept in the loveliest sleeping nook last night and went to bed thinking of you.

    Don't judge my lousy photo. It was perfect!

    http://sarager.blogspot.com/2010/02/postpartum-retreat.html

  • On February 22, 2010 , my name is lauren. said:

    this is quite possibly the coolest thing i've seen in quite some time.

    makes me wish i'd thought of something this cool. maybe for the next olympics. i might be e-mailing you for recipes in a couple years. haha!

    hope you had a good weekend!

    {Lauren}

  • On February 22, 2010 , DC Striving said:

    GO USA! I love it all. I will one day make a ski slope cake!

  • On February 22, 2010 , mindy said:

    your family….is awesome.

  • On February 23, 2010 , Paisley Petunia said:

    wow! what a talented and spirited family, I love the idea of the olympics party.

  • On February 23, 2010 , thecolorplaid said:

    this post made me smile so much! how incredible!!!!!! i'm so totally impressed.

  • On February 23, 2010 , Carol {Everyday Delights} said:

    I love your Olympic spirit! Seriously I want to do this sometime!

  • On February 24, 2010 , lyndsay said:

    you and your family are AMAZING!!!!! i love it!!! that giant slalom cake mountain is bonkers. and that you had nanaimo bars and a poutine-like treat… utterly incredible.

    you may get a kick out of these too:

    http://cococakecupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/11/oly-oly-oxen-free.html

    being from vancouver i've been able to attend some events (biathlon, luge, cross country skiing relay, DEVO!) and see the madness/excitement…!! so fun!

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