Second Birthday Party Menu Help

Jim&Jaime

First off, thank you to everyone who bears with me, and the other 10,000 of these types of posts asking for recommendations and feedback on menus and party planning.  That being said, I'm wondering what you think on the menu for DS's second birthday party.  We're going with a circus theme, and I'm looking for the food to reflect the theme.  Feel free to offer suggestions and/or feedback on what's there, what's missing, etc.  Thanks! Cocktails:?        FreshLemonade with ?Grown-up? Flavor Shots?        Beer?        Water?        SodaSnacks:?        Veggie Skewers with ranch?        Popcorn?        Sweet Potato Fries with dipping saucesMain:?        PretzelBites (plain and ham)?        BakedChicken Bites (will use ?plain? seasonings)?        Pizza Puffs?        MiniCorn Dogs?        Sliderswith Burger ToppingsDesserts:?        Caramel Apples with different toppings, i.e.sprinkles, toffee bits, mini chocolate chips, nuts, etc.?        ?AnimalCracker? Sugar Cookies?        Mini Cherry Pies?        Layer Cake with Fondant

6fsn

It all looks good, but the mains all seem really bread heavy.  I know you are trying to keep with the theme, but I'd really try to substitute on of them for a simple protein.  They all sound good so I don't know which to replace, but maybe the sliders for a steak on a stick?

lsgarver

It all looks pretty good to me.  It's an easy theme to work with to think of foods but it's a hard theme to keep healthy and varied.  Maybe you could add some fruit skewers with the veggie skewers.

I'd skip the mini cherry pies just because I think you have enough already, especially with your layer cake.

Jim&Jaime

lsgarver:

I'd skip the mini cherry pies just because I think you have enough already, especially with your layer cake.

 My MIL would disown me.