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This year was Oldest's 9th birthday.

It was his first non-party year. That was what was decided after his last birthday. No more big parties after 8.

Yep, no more big parties. Just the birthday boy, a couple of friends, and a low-key activity.

So when Oldest decided that he wanted to go swimming for his low-key activity, it seemed okay to just have a teeny, tiny beach-themed...er...um...

...lunch...not at all a party...

There may or may not have been some minor decorations.

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There may or may not have been balloons, and maybe a tad of a tablescape on my favorite stand-by red dresser.

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But really, it wasn't a party...

I promise...

Okay it was kind of a party. Just a little, itty, bitty one.

I mean, one of my kids was heard to say, "This is all you are going to decorate? Just this little spot?"

So see I did reign it in. 

I just couldn't help myself. I wanted to do just a smidge. Something to make his day special.

Once he decided he wanted to go swimming, I settled on a beachy theme to welcome them once they returned from swimming.

Bright colors. Beach balls. Colorful beach towels. Cold drinks.

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I made a simple...I mean siiiimple banner of crepe paper.

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There were some beach posters I made using simple geometric shapes from PicMonkey. 

I was lucky to find some Summer toys even in the bitter coldness of February.

There was also a ceiling of balloons. It added such a great effect.
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Then there were the cakes.

My favorite was the small, simple blue wave cake.

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Before the cake, we had to have our Beach Picnic Lunch.

Oldest LOVES hotdogs, so that had to make the lunch list.

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They ate on laid out beach towels and we all pretended it was warm and tropical outside instead of snow-covered.

We had chips and fruit. I love, love, love the yellow print bags that I found for the chips.

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It would seem that lunch was enjoyed by Oldest.

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And his friends.

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I think it was a success. Good times were had by all at this non-party birthday.

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Hope you enjoy, are inspired, and feel a bit of Summer during this never-ending winter.
Thanks for reading!