We just got back from a fabulous trip to Montreal. We only spent one night, but it was so much fun. We celebrated Matt's birthday in style - strolling the streets of the Old Port, shopping on Saint Laurent, drinking fine wine and eating amazing food.
Our gluten-free culinary tour of Montreal began at a pub-like restaurant, called Cafeteria, on Saint Laurent. It was a late brunch in hopes to fuel us through our day of shopping. Unfortunately, it was over priced, underwhelming, unsatisfying and definitely not the way I wanted our adventure to start. But have no fear, the rest of our trip was sensational.
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The straw flags/tags could be used as just that, straw flags...
...or as a shirt tag exclaiming "kiss me"...
...or as a little banner hung next to the leprechaun's treats left in the kiddo's shoes. Can't wait to stuff their shoes with fun green treats (ideas-- mike & ikes, sprite, limeade drink, green spearmint gum, green canister of pringles...etc. you get the jist of it).
This was a quick shamrock banner made by those sparkly foam cut outs that can be found at any craft store. I got mine at Michaels 50% off and three packages cost me all of $3. Love deals like that!
As I was hanging banners and taking pictures, this little fella snuggled in on the couch to watch me. Too bad his name isn't "Lucky", that would be so fitting for this post. Thus, his name is "Gus" and we love him whether he's an Irish dog or not.
Pictures above courteous of Jillian at Catch My Party.
The above picture is obviously from me-- not so professional looking, but we're ready to celebrate our No.1 daddy on this special day!
The kiddos got to take home some baggage with their very own personalized luggage tags. 
In their baggage party favors we included, a fun scratch off coloring page, airplane kits, bubbles, pixie sticks, candy airplane, in-flight snacks (popcorn), star suckers, and blow-outs.
The decor was minimal due to the fact we hosted the party after church on Sunday.
All party printables were created by me and can be purchased at Embellish's Etsy shop.
The lollipop suckers were custom made by Gary's Tempting Little Bites on Etsy and then I added the cut-out propellers, punched the holes and slipped them onto the sucker sticks.
Guests drank "Jet Fuel" (water & Capri Suns)...
... and ate their in-flight meals. Adults had chicken croissant sandwiches, chips, potato salad, and fruit. Kids ate PB & J, chips, pudding cups, and string cheese. I purchased these fun plastic clam shell boxes from my local grocery store's bakery/deli. The manager only charged me $.05 a piece. STEAL!
The party was originally going to be outside, but at the last minute we pulled it inside due to the overcast weather. Everyone had fun, nonetheless.
The birthday boy had a blast throwing his "pairplanes" around our house and I loved watching every minute of him enjoying his time with friends and family.
This is the best family picture we could muster.
Fun was had all around and the many planes are still flying all over my house a week later.
