We had a really fun 'Garden Party' planned, all centered around Kaydree's idea to have ladybug cupcakes (or pupcakes as she calls them). So here are the highlights:
-we decorated little terra cotta pots and planted seeds in them
-we played a flower bean bag toss and pin the leaf on the flower
-we made and ate dirt cups (crushed oreos, chocolate pudding, and gummy worms)...no matter how much we explained it, some kids refused to eat them because their moms said they shouldn't eat dirt
-we ate the cutest ladybug pupcakes you have ever seen (painstakingly decorated the night before by yours truly)
-we beat on a pinata (and 17 kids later, the adults still had to bust it open)
After all that planning, we still had WAY too much time left over (of course). So we just let the kids run wild for a bit. Carver never ran out of things to do!
And what 3 year old birthday party would be complete without the guest of honor doing a little crying?
But I'm not gonna lie, it was worth it when Kaydree opened her gifts. I have some really talented friends (not to mention some really generous parents and in-laws) and they really pulled out all the stops this year with the presents. Lots of my friends made things that were super cute (a tutu, embellised jean jacket, gardening apron, and the cutest little outfit you see below).
Rachel takes the cake, as usual, with her sewing and embroidery skills. Ryan and I decided to spring for a new kitchen and table and chairs, which we got a steal on courtesy of Craig's list.
Ryan's sister Merilee was in town and was a HUGE help at the party and afterwards. She also has an awesome camera, so we took Kaydree out to the botanic gardens one day for a photoshoot...
Happy Birthday Kaydree!!
5 comments:
awww! happy b day kaydree! she is so adorable!!! and the cupcakes were CUTE! good job!
Happy Birthday, Kaydree!!! Wasn't it last month when our little girls were still learning to crawl and we were doing baby-sitting swap? Now our babies are 3. Can't believe it. Looks like you had a GREAT party! Kaydree is so adorable.
I can't believe she is 3 but mine r almost 4 & 2 so I understand. Kaydree is gorgeous but what do we expect she is stefan! I miss u cousin I wish u Lived closer! Evwv though your far away it is like u can tell when I'm upset and u call. N e ways love u cousin call me I got a new phone and have been meaning to call u but lost your number.
I always feel guilty when I look at your blog....You are always so cute. All of your ideas and craftiness. What a cute b-day party, Kaydree is a lucky girl that she has such a good mommy. Didn't we have a kitchen like that when we were little? remember? ha ha cute post!
Love y'all
aunt Nikki
p.s. after I looked at this E-Tom kept asking for Kaydree, to come over and play
Cute Birthday party, Thank you again for the present you sent to me. It helps finish the other fall decorations.
Love, Mom, Robyn, Grandma
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