I don't know where the time has gone, but this hot mess is officially seven years old. She has been asking daily about the arrival of her birthday since last Christmas. We were all relieved when it finally arrived! Of course we celebrated after church with a little Mexican food.
We have always had certain birthday traditions with our family. Of course we have a family party and the birthday person gets to choose the dinner of their choice (something that Mom makes). There is usually a cookie cake from The Great American Cookie Company (that tradition is as old as all of our children) and then there are cupcakes at school.
(I got to sneak down and see her and her little friends while they enjoyed their snack.)
We have also always offered our kids the choice of a party or just inviting a couple of friends to go and do a fun activity. The kids usually opt for the fun activity, which is fine with me! We have been ice skating, rock climbing, movies, jumping at SkyZone, swimming, etc. It has been pretty great. No pressure for a party, minimal cost, optimal time management...
In true Landry fashion, she opted for the party. A princess party. She's been to a couple within the last couple of weeks and her expectations were pretty high. Elsa and Anna showed up at one of her friend's parties. Landry was asking for Mulan. I told her that she couldn't get here from China. She also opted out of the cookie cake, so I was on the hunt for a cute princess cake.
I hit up Pinterest and found the idea for a cupcake princess dress. I made and frosted cupcakes and put them in the shape of a dress. Add a tiara and wand...tada!
Dad saved the day and bought a bunch of princess party plates, crafts, and decorations. I love that man. He saved me a lot of stress! Landry's favorite were the princess drink flutes and the umbrellas.
As the girls arrived they made crowns, put on princess beads, and decorated wands. We had pizza and snacks and then of course had cake.
No party is complete without presents.
We were so thankful for all of the little princesses that came to make Landry's day so special!
Even though her party was lots more work than birthdays past, I think that everyone had a great time and it was fun to spoil so many little princesses.
