I think we topped it.
Last year's party, that is. It wasn't the goal. It never is. But some monster dressed as Martha Stewart puts me in a choke-hold usually around August and forces me to morph into one of those psycho soccer moms who has to have the right invitations and decor and fabric for their kid's birthday party, no matter if said kid might not remember it. Then, about a week before the actual party, I call 911, remove the monster, and everything's okay. But for a moment, it's touch and go.
So, this year, we decided on a pajama party theme...minus the sleeping over part. I'm a bit quirky, people, but I'm not insane. All of Millie's little girl friends wore pajamas and brought their sleeping bags. We built a clubhouse in the backyard, which was one part "chair & sheet fort" mixed with two parts Ritz Carlton and a dash of Lady Gaga. We had a pillowcase decorating station, a nail salon, and a boatload of dress-up stuff for the girls to raid. A stack of pizzas, cupcakes, and a bedtime story later, they were zonked and ready for their parents to pick them up! I think it was the perfect party, if I do say so myself. Still, that glass of wine I had following the event sure did hit the spot.
Here are some of my favorite parts of the party.
Last year's party, that is. It wasn't the goal. It never is. But some monster dressed as Martha Stewart puts me in a choke-hold usually around August and forces me to morph into one of those psycho soccer moms who has to have the right invitations and decor and fabric for their kid's birthday party, no matter if said kid might not remember it. Then, about a week before the actual party, I call 911, remove the monster, and everything's okay. But for a moment, it's touch and go.
So, this year, we decided on a pajama party theme...minus the sleeping over part. I'm a bit quirky, people, but I'm not insane. All of Millie's little girl friends wore pajamas and brought their sleeping bags. We built a clubhouse in the backyard, which was one part "chair & sheet fort" mixed with two parts Ritz Carlton and a dash of Lady Gaga. We had a pillowcase decorating station, a nail salon, and a boatload of dress-up stuff for the girls to raid. A stack of pizzas, cupcakes, and a bedtime story later, they were zonked and ready for their parents to pick them up! I think it was the perfect party, if I do say so myself. Still, that glass of wine I had following the event sure did hit the spot.
Here are some of my favorite parts of the party.
Mom helped me rig the clubhouse so that the kids could rock the clubhouse!
Thank goodness for grandmothers. Mills has 3, and each was armed with a very serious duty. Mom was in the clubhouse helping with dress-up, Bobby's mom Dorothy was the "beauty operator" (as she likes to call it) at the nail salon, and Bobby's stepmom Lyn was the pillowcase painting supervisor.They deserve a handclap and a half!
These eye masks were one of the party favors and were a BIG hit! Sloan graciously offered to model one for me.
Sammy doesn't like the camera at all. ;-)
Mason Olivia, aka "Mo", the lone 2 year old, had me in stitches laughing the entire evening.
My precious little peach!
Lyn made these phenomenal red velvet cupcakes that threw a kink into my diet. YUM!
The girls had so much fun they had me wishin' I was 4. Till next year!
WOW, that's the coolest slumber party I've ever seen! I want one!!! You're one super cool mom.
(10.23.09 @ 02:39 PM)these are such amazing shots. Love the one of mills eating her cake. And your backyard set up is too cute! Are you sure you're not also a party planner?
(10.21.09 @ 10:04 AM)I love EVERYTHING! Amazing photos...you guys are so much fun. Happy belated birthday to Millie!!
(10.21.09 @ 12:22 AM)OMG - the dress form made an appearance!!! EEK! Love, love, love it! Looks like a super girly fun time!
(10.20.09 @ 06:02 PM)Kate,
(10.20.09 @ 08:47 AM)That was an amazing party. The thought and creativity just blew me away. Ella had such a great time, and still talks about her friend Millie's party!
Hey Kate...Martha may not have anything on you....How creative!!! I love your awesome photos and the girls look like they had a great time!
(10.19.09 @ 10:11 PM)Fabulous birthday bash! Now Harley's trying to finagle how she can get everyone to wear PJs to her birthday party too! Great fun!
(10.19.09 @ 09:23 PM)A girls party dream come true! Fantastic documentation too!
(10.19.09 @ 08:39 PM)This just makes me wish I still had birthday parties! The girls were so cute and precious! Millie is a true princess! And so beautiful!
(10.19.09 @ 07:09 PM)UN-BE-LIEVABLE! Most beautiful little girls ever. Good job, Mom...what a party!
(10.19.09 @ 06:55 PM)Kate,
(10.19.09 @ 05:40 PM)How adorable, you are so creative. You will be ready when it is time for the wedding!!!
I am showing Sammy the pictures. She says to tell you, "thank you for the good feather!" And, "I love Millie". I have no idea what the feather part is about but I figure you do???
(10.19.09 @ 05:07 PM)Geez Louise, could those girls be any cuter! Way to go, Martha!!
(10.19.09 @ 04:13 PM)Can I just say that this might be the cutest birthday parties ever? This will be going in my "someday I'll throw a party like this" pile!
(10.19.09 @ 03:31 PM)What great memories for everyone! Mills, you da ONE!
(10.19.09 @ 03:23 PM)Love,
Pa and Gran
This was every little girl's fairy tale come true...complete with a parcel of precious pink princesses!!! As always, Kate...you captured each wonderful moment! Oh how I love being one of Millie's grandmothers...and oh how I love Mills!!!
(10.19.09 @ 03:20 PM)It was so much fun to be a part of Millie's "best Birthday ever"!
(10.19.09 @ 02:46 PM)Ok, Looks like Momma knows how to throw a party! Too fun.
(10.19.09 @ 02:43 PM)OMG I love you and our little girl more than anything could ever love anything else in the history of everything!!!! AMAZING!
(10.19.09 @ 02:42 PM)You're amazing, Kate! This looks like a party to top all others! Julia loved being part of Miss Millie's big celebration. Thanks for sharing these delightful shots!
(10.19.09 @ 01:28 PM)