Candyland

It's no secret that I have a serious problem with throwing over-the-top birthday parties.  I adore it.  I love the planning and designing and decorating and executing my vision!  I realize my kids' would be perfectly happy with some ice cream and a few friends over.  But, that just won't do.  

I've known I wanted to do a Candyland party for Brenna this year since her birthday last year.  Luckily she was easily sold on the idea - because, well, she has a serious love of candy!  Here's the party through pictures.

 the treats table

 backdrop of streamers and balloons

 Brenna's special cake - she fell in love with this when she saw it on the computer

 egg-free cupcakes to be safe for her BFF Claire

 party favors - maracas, ring pop, magnifying glass, whistle, candy, and a bouncy ball

 Candyland cake.  We had planned to bake it ourselves, but I wasn't feeling too hot the night before so we ordered it to be picked up at Food Lion two hours before the party so I could decorate it.  I called to make sure it was ready and they told me they had no record of the order.  I called back, talked to a manager, and voila! we had a plain white cake 30 minutes later.  Decorating it was the easy part!

 fun interview

 DumDum topiary that B helped me make

 first paper banner made with my Silhouette

 her sweet buddy Caden

 path outside

 so excited

 Caden was a fan

 acting a little shy

 The kids knew exactly which pieces they wanted - haha!

making candy necklaces :)

Davin loved all the attention once he finally woke up.

 presents

 friends

Now time to start planning Davin's 1st birthday party! ;)