WHY DID I DO GO THROUGH ALL THIS TROUBLE?
NEVER AGAIN
THEY DON’T NEED ANYTHING THIS ELABORATE
But then I look back at all the pictures and think…how can I not do this? Plus, I think it’s a little like childbirth. Once you get over the pain, you forget, and then want to do it all over again :)
I got a ton of inspiration for this party from my Pinterest board. Please take a look at all the awesome links for some wonderful ideas…
But, first things first…you may not know this but hubs is a musician and music producer…he wrote this song for our daughter for her birthday…it is so sweet and filled with “Natalie’isms” as we call them around here. Listen while you look!
I created this in Photoshop, but I’m almost certain you could do it on Picnik. Ordered it from Costco at 7pm and picked it up the next day! It’s made of 20x30 poster board. **Does anyone want a tutorial on this? Or is it pretty self explanatory? I never know…
Big, huge polka dots made from paper doilies hung from the trees
Oilcloth Polka Dot tablecloths draped all the tables
I made Natalie’s dress using this fabric and this tutorial, minus the big bow.
I love how the big ol’ buttons made their own polka dots!
There was lots of kid talkin’…
…and big kid talkin’ :)
Polka dot cupcakes…
…and the original polka dot made an appearance
And…Polka dots on the cake!
Oy vei, the cake! I used I am Baker’s Sugar Cookie Cake recipe. It was pretty yummy, but the flavor developed best into the third day. The bottom layer ended up sinking while baking and I wasn’t ABOUT to make another one, so I did what I could to prop it up.
It was a wee bit crooked… and by wee bit, I mean quite a bit, hence the offset, not straight-on picture :) Did the photo illusion work?
Strawberry Mint Punch
1- 2 liter of Sprite
1- 64 oz. jug of Cran-Apple juice
Sliced Strawberries
Fresh mint leaves
Pour over ice and serve!
Backyard BBQ style food included Tri-Tip and grilled veggies, Rice Pilaf, Greek Dip, and Pitas
She proudly wore her crown…
…and opened all her gifts
There was plenty of swimming **yes, those are swim trunks…speedo style. yes, i made them. no, I doubt I will do a post about them**
And a piñata! **yes, it’s a golf club…that’s how we do things around here**
I made my dress too! It’s the first time I have ever sewn (and completed) something for myself :) From this pattern. LOVE! **yes, post coming soon** **There may be something in it for you too**
All-in-all, it was a good day and everyone had a great time….
…I still can’t believe my baby is 3!
10 comments:
Looks like a great day. You daughter is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
So worth it. . . your daughter is going to have such fond memories when she sees the photos from her party. She's a lucky girl to have you as a mom.
**June K**
What a sweet theme!! Yea, you'll do it again...it's just too fun not to!! :)
Your husband's song for your beautiful daughter is precious!! He is very talented!! :)
I'm so gonna try that punch..it sounds refreshing!! Thanks!! :)
I always go big with my son's birthday parties and each year I swear never again. He has special needs and has recently been having health issues too. His 7th birthday is in three weeks and we're doing a carnival theme. I've already started on making the games. I think I try to make up for how hard everything else is for him by giving him a very special day. My daughter's 3rd birthday is 17 days later and it's less of an affair. She wants a gumble (bumble) bee party. At some point she'll have school friends too and get a more elaborate party. I'll be in trouble when that happens since their birthdays are so close together.
How lovely!! Happy birthday Natalie! Love the pictures. :)
You know what, we go all out like that too! I don't regret it at all. Seeing those sweet faces in pictures and seeing Lucy light up when she talks about her parties reminds me I've made the right choice. You're little sweeitie's birthday looks incredible!
I don't want this to sound "spammy" haha if that's a word...but I love your blog and follow you on Pinterest. I started up a link party you might like for Pinterest junkies. Its My Week on Pinterest and its just a way to share and find more great pins of project ideas and inspiration! It runs Friday to Tuesday night each week if you want to stop by sometime :)
http://welovelucymichaela.blogspot.com/search/label/my%20week%20on%20pinterest
Fun theme! I love polka dots! :) My hubby always tells me to tone it down next year, but I never listen to him! ;)
Super cute!! We have the same fencing around our pool to keep our beautiful grandchildren safe!!!
Love your dress!
I couldn't post it on the other blog: I live in Chile, therefore,Spring is starting this week and of course amazing strawberries! I will definitely make this recipe!
And I'm having my 40th b-day in a month with the same colors, I just did not find that oilcloth here!
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