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Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Let me first get out the obligatory “I CAN’T BELIEVE MY BABY IS TWO YEARS OLD!” screech that all mothers do. Yes, I’m a little sad that every time I blink she grows an inch, but truth be told – I’m loving the toddler stage. Iris is starting to say clever things, she’s already potty trained, and there’s just so much more we can get out and experience with her.

We celebrated Iris’ big day on a Sunday afternoon. Perfect October weather, surrounded by the perfect mix of family and friends. Iris has been obsessed with Yo Gabba Gabba since she was about one (or “Gah Gah” as she calls it), so there was no question about what kind of theme we would have. My plan was to keep it simple, but thanks to Pinterest and a few ideas of my own, I went a little Yo Crazy Crazy. Here’s a look the party and all the planning…

To make all the signage I found a blank Yo Gabba Gabba sign on this blog and a Gabbaland font here.

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

I made snacks or drinks for each of the characters. The Plex Mix, Dazzleberry Lemonade, and Muno cup ideas I found on Pinterest, but the Bronuts, Pink and Happy, Toodee Fruitee, and DJ Lance Rocks are courtesy of yours truly.

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

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Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

I used print-outs from Nick Jr. to make a coloring station and Pinterest led me to this blog to print out the boomboxes for the animal crackers.

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

To save on costs I used left over tissue paper from the tassel garland and sticks from my front yard to make matching flowers.

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

I found the cutest little Muno dress on Pinterest, which inspired me to make one for Iris (Muno is her current favorite).

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Yo Gabba Gabba favors from Party City.

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

More party details.

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Party fun!

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Iris' Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party

Tomorrow is Iris' actual birthday, but I'll be out of town on a work trip. The life of a working mom can be a tough one, but I know I'm doing what's best for my little family. Sooo I'll just be over here overgraming photos from her party to make myself fe

You wouldn't know it, but she's actually having a blast.

Necessary.

Happy 2nd birthday my little Iris Adella Gill!

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The aftermath.

Messy room + balloons.

To quote DJ Lance, “Thanks for coming… We’ll see you next time!”

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  • Christine Beck November 5, 2013 @ 7:45 am

    Hi my son is having a yo gabba gabba first birthday and i love all your ideas theyre adorable!!! I love the yellow and blue signs for the snacks you made did you make them or find them somewhere?

  • Eszter November 14, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

    Oh my goodness! I can only imagine how much work went in to all this!
    The Muno dress you made for Iris is so perfect, you could probably make money by selling similar dresses!
    I was astonished by the flowers you made also by recycling and using your creativity! And don’t get me started on the snack you have prepared! I bow down. Good job!!

    xoxo, Eszter
    http://kukolina.wordpress.com/

  • Jennifer March 23, 2014 @ 3:36 pm

    This is absolutely ADORABLE!!!! Lots of bright fun cuteness without being flashy and over the top grandioseness totally up my alley

  • Dana November 15, 2014 @ 1:00 pm

    Awesome!! Thanks for the inspiration, I love it!

  • maya February 15, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

    hi! I love the boombox on the animal crackers. Where did you get the printable? I couldn’t find it on nick jr

    thx