Birthday Party Food

The theme for Melody's second birthday was "You are my Sunshine".  I contemplated the food to serve for quite a few months. I wanted to have food that I knew Melody would eat, but that isn't much these days.  I also wanted to do something fancy and unique.  However, since we were living in a hotel, we had to adapt.

I wanted something as a "main" item.  I debated pizza, chicken nuggets, chicken salad, but I ended up deciding on Subway.  It was something we could pick up early, and it would not need to be kept warm.  And it was something different too.  I had Brad pick up the sandwiches on his way to the party along with a few last minute items (ice, drinks, etc.).  Brad bought 5 footlongs in a variety of combinations.  He asked for all of the toppings in a bowl along with mayo and mustard packets.  This allowed for everyone to dress their sandwich when they made their plates.  

{so funny story.  Brad and I had a difference of opinions when it came to the toppings.  He didn't think they were necessary, but I did.  Well on his way into the house, he was being chased by a wasp and dropped one of the bowls of vegetables.  Talk about ironic.  My mom luckily brought more along with 2 more footlongs.}

I used the leftover cupcake toppers to top the sandwiches to add a little decor.

I wanted to buy a cheeseball from Edgar's Bakery, but they were sold out.  So I went to Publix and got a few cheese spreads from the bakery area.  I served these along with crackers.

I was able to buy some cheese straws from Edgar's that were really good.  I also served some chips with French onion dip because everyone loves that!  

One of Brad's coworkers made us some popcorn that I served in small cups and spread throughout the food area.  

The last thing on the food table were M&M's.  I bought several bags from Easter and separated out the pink and yellow ones, ha!

We served all the desserts on a separate table along with the cupcakes.  I bought Rice Krispies Treats from the store and decorated them with yellow candy chips.  

I used those same candy chips and dipped chocolate chip cookies in them.  Melody loves chocolate chip cookies!

And we can't forget the main event, the cupcakes.  I was originally going to do a fancy cake, but I opted for the least expensive and easiest option.  I bought white cupcakes from Publix, half chocolate and half white cake.  I topped each one with cupcake toppers I made.  

For drinks, I kept it simple and served water and cokes.  

Melody ate very little of the food, but that was fully expected.  But everyone else seemed to enjoy it.