The Mario Kart Party!

Cordel wanted a Mario Kart birthday party this year, so we decided to actually build a go kart track in the driveway. We used spare tires, a wood platform, part of the grass for the "slow em down" section, a giant umbrella for a tunnel, some chalk, and various other things to create a track. I also had a large variety of vehicles to choose from, just like in the game. We had trikes, scooters, little foot powered cars, and even a stroller!


Racers, choose your vehicle!


I ordered some racing themed items from Oriental trading like checkered flags and pendants as well as little trophies for the kids. The kids also received a "Mario Hat" (a red baseball cap with craft foam white circle and red M) or a Crown if they wanted to be Princess Peach. The rest of the decorations were done in red and white.



First, we did "time trials" where the kids went thru the course one at a time and they each received a trophy. After that, they all just raced thru it over and over!

On your Mark......


Get Set.....


Go!!!


Go, Buddy, GO!!


Beep, beep!!


WOOHOO!!


Nice drift!!


Wait, whose drivin this thing?


Cool!


We had little mushroom cupcakes-- I ordered them sprayed yellow, green and red with smooth frosting and then put the dots on them at home. I also used a sharpie to make the little eyes.



Make a Wish!!



Mushroom, anyone? We've got "Biggies", "Free Guy", and "Gianties"! That's what Cordel and Sydnie call them... ;)


Happy Birthday, Cordel!! We LOVE you!!