Ellie chose an American Girl craft party. This mom wanted to make it extra special for the big birthday and also since she hasn't had a 'real' party in a couple years. However, this ended up being the most work a birthday party has ever been! In the end, I realized, I got a bit too carried away with this one.
We had star-shaped sugar cookies, star shaped Jigglers and fruit skewers
in sizes appropriate for the girls and their dolls, along with crepes!
This is the miniature table set for their dolls.
The girls ate it up -- literally and figuratively!
We also made tutu skirts for the dolls, pipe-cleaner crowns, wands and gave the dolls and girls sticker earrings. They looked lovely.
And, I made my first rainbow cake. Making it dairy and fructose free, and all the layers was SO. MUCH. WORK. I do not recommend doing this! It was pretty, but for how much work it was, it wasn't even that good. Oh, and did I mention that just after spending um like six hours or
something ridiculous on this cake, Kyler dug into it with his hands
right before the party started! I don't mean to post all the drama
behind the fun, but sometimes it's good to record what life is truly
like!
But, I think Ellie, and the girls enjoyed it -- and in the end that's all that matters!
Happy Birthday little Ellie!! We sure love you!
About Ellie...
•Ellie is a quick learner
•She is reliable, focused, efficient and driven
•She started piano last summer and has flown through her books. Between her dedication, natural music talent, and ability to learn quickly she has picked up piano at an extremely accelerated pace.
•Ellie does not seem to be growing much. She is just under the 5th percentile in height, which has mom and the doctors a bit concerned. She has her fair share of doctor's tests and appointments and we still have no real answers for her chronic mouth sores.
•With Ellie, you ask her to do something just once and it's done before you even turn around. She is amazing!
•Ellie started competitive soccer this year. The coaches love her work ethic, skills and tenacity! She participated in an indoor winter camp where the coach said she is one of the best players he's ever seen at her age! He thinks she will go far! And with a work ethic like she has, we agree!
•She is intense, but has the best smile! A smile that will light up any room!
•Ellie has the best sense of fashion. She has started to do her hair (and it looks good!) and her outfits are often original but always contemporary.
Ellie is such a special part of our family!
About Ellie...
•Ellie is a quick learner
•She is reliable, focused, efficient and driven
•She started piano last summer and has flown through her books. Between her dedication, natural music talent, and ability to learn quickly she has picked up piano at an extremely accelerated pace.
•Ellie does not seem to be growing much. She is just under the 5th percentile in height, which has mom and the doctors a bit concerned. She has her fair share of doctor's tests and appointments and we still have no real answers for her chronic mouth sores.
•With Ellie, you ask her to do something just once and it's done before you even turn around. She is amazing!
•Ellie started competitive soccer this year. The coaches love her work ethic, skills and tenacity! She participated in an indoor winter camp where the coach said she is one of the best players he's ever seen at her age! He thinks she will go far! And with a work ethic like she has, we agree!
•She is intense, but has the best smile! A smile that will light up any room!
•Ellie has the best sense of fashion. She has started to do her hair (and it looks good!) and her outfits are often original but always contemporary.
Ellie is such a special part of our family!
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