Once again, a family group chat inspired a birthday idea! (In October, it was the candy corn cookies.)
We had been discussing all of the many flavors of Oreos that are sold these days. So when we realized that the best Sunday for the celebration was going to be the Sunday before Thanksgiving, I decided to keep it simple and have an Oreo-themed party. Instead of birthday cake, we'd all bring a package or two of some special flavor of Oreos and have a taste test.
On Sunday, we gathered to celebrate Peter and Paul, brothers whose birthdays are one day apart. Paul will turn seven on the 24th and Peter will be eleven on the 25th. The birthday boys requested ham and cheese sliders for lunch. Sarah made potato salad and we had individual bags of chips.
We labeled our cups with different flavors of Oreos, from "original" to "dulce de leche." (Who knew there were so many?)
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| Papa sneaking a kiss from pretty Joanna (8 months) |
Our game was a quiz to see how well we knew the birthday boys.
Judah could not resist touching Joanna's head. It was the cutest thing!
We sang to the boys and they blew out their candles which were perched in scoops of vanilla ice cream . . .
. . . and then everyone was invited to sample as many flavors of Oreos as they wished! 🎉
We had Java Chip, Carrot Cake, Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Marshmallow, Mint, Chocolate Hazelnut, Fudge Covered, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Apple Cider Donut, and Birthday Cake Oreos.
We had Java Chip, Carrot Cake, Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Marshmallow, Mint, Chocolate Hazelnut, Fudge Covered, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Apple Cider Donut, and Birthday Cake Oreos.
Then . . . discussion on favorites and losers. Very subjective!
Before everyone left for home, I gave out baggies for everyone to take home some of their favorites, or some of ones they had not tried.
It was a simple party, but lots of fun and we loved celebrating those special brothers!
You make everything fun! I had no idea that these cookies came in so many flavors. I don't think the variety has come this far north. 😉 Happy Birthday to Peter and Paul 🎈🎈
ReplyDeleteWho knew there were so many?! I had seen seasonal flavors advertised here and there, but when we actually went looking to buy some . . . wow!
DeleteSo sweet! :) Lots of love in your home.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandi! It was definitely a "sweet" party!
DeleteOreos are rarely seen here. What fun you all had.
ReplyDeleteIt was lots of fun, Barbara!
DeleteWow, I had no idea there were so many different types of oreos.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family, and it sounds like a very fun party.
Honestly, I was amazed by the number of different flavors myself! Thanks so much for your kind words!
DeleteWow, I did not realize there were so many Oreo flavors. Once again you had another great family get-together, celebrating each other, love, laughter and good food, thankful for God's goodness. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteSo thankful, Lorraine! A blessed Thanksgiving to you too!
DeleteThat’s an awesome party! I love Oreos and didn’t know there were so many flavors! Where did you buy them all?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deanna! It was so simple and easy too, which is a definite win for Thanksgiving week. Although I had seen some seasonal Oreo flavors and the double stuffed ones, I had no idea how many flavors there were! I bought the Apple Cider Donut package at Target and the Chocolate Peanut Butter ones at Food Lion (I think?). The other families brought the rest, but I think they were from Acme, Food Lion, and Walmart. It was fun to see what everyone found!
DeleteI sure do love your party ideas and how they are carried out! Peter and Paul! How great is that. Fun game. Happiest of birthdays to Peter and Paul. Who knew there were so many different Oreos. Wow! Love the photo of Judah touching Joanna's head. A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your precious family near and far!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Ellen! These birthday boys are so special. And Judah touching Joanna's head (he did it more than once) melted my heart!
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family too! We have so much to be thankful for, don't we?
And...what? no goldens or lemon? :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Do you sense a chocolate theme going on here?
DeleteWhat a fun and easy celebration! I had no idea there were so many varieties of Oreos! Cute birthday boys!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorrie! And although I knew there were other flavors, I, too, was surprised at the number!
DeleteAnd Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It was a lovely day!
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