Our daughter is turning four years old this coming weekend, so I've been busy looking for inspiration.
I think it's safe to say from the looks of these pictures that I'm really into turquoise and pink!
I asked her what she wanted to do,
and she said -without hesitation- that she wanted to see the movie Tangled.
and she said -without hesitation- that she wanted to see the movie Tangled.
So, I'm taking her and three friends to see the movie
and then we're coming back to our house for cake, ice cream, presents and some playtime.
Easy as Pie.
The only not so easy part is making the castle cake that she has requested.
My friend, Tracey, assures me that I can do it.
After watching a couple of on-line tutorials, I'm almost convinced.
Do you have birthday traditions in your family?
Easy as Pie.
The only not so easy part is making the castle cake that she has requested.
My friend, Tracey, assures me that I can do it.
After watching a couple of on-line tutorials, I'm almost convinced.
Do you have birthday traditions in your family?
The birthday boy or girl gets to eat off of our special birthday pottery plate that we made together years ago,
and they get to eat at their favorite restaurant with the family.
We also spend time together as a family telling the special birthday person what they mean to us.
And, yes, we have to remind the kids that what they say has to be nice.
I'll post pictures...even if the cake is lopsided!
this year my girl turns 10 and I've promised her a big party. Did you buy the jan. martha Stewart Living mag? There are so cute party ideas in there.
ReplyDeleteHa! Too funny, little Sophia turns 4 in less than a month so I'm making plans too. So many cute ideas on the web, love the honey bear thing. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is amazing! Love the pink and aqua!
ReplyDeleteMy kids always get to pick the meal we have and we still do that now that they are grown.
ReplyDeleteI love turquoise and pink. I have to say I never made a fancy cake though :( Always got one at the bakery or they requested a pie or some other dessert.
I started my blog... wish me luck,and a few readers!
You can do it! My grandmother always made my birthday cakes and I still believe in homemade! Even if they are lopsided! Good luck pulling it together! {I love those honey bears! So cute!}
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your cake will turn our fabulous. Love your birthday traditions.
ReplyDeleteWe love to hang photos (just tape them up) on a whole wall that look back over their life. Baby photos, fun memories, cherished photos -- and then we add some curly ribbon to make it festive. It is like a celebration of their whole life. Sometimes we hang birthday banners with their name, or add personal notes or cards, but even if it is just the simple photos and ribbons it is so fun to see their life covering a wall. We also have a birthday flag we hang outside. Love birthdays in our home!! :) blessings to you.....we too have our precious China doll celebrating her birthday this weekend! she turns 7! --Julie Richards
ReplyDeletethe only tradition really is showering the bday boy's room with balloons and streamers while he sleeps so that when wakes up on his bday - it's already a celebration :)
ReplyDeleteLove those birthday pics! That is going to be a super fun party! I did a castle cake, and the advice I would give would be to use ice cream cones! I also used sugar cubes for the top part. They make it look really cute! Can't wait to see all your pics.
ReplyDeleteI could hear the tone in your voice sas! You are the queen of all things and will rock that cake like its 1999! Cant wait to eat it! (Vanilla please)
ReplyDeleteTangled is great! That sounds like a fun birthday and I'm sure the cake will be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteooooooh! Loving the turq and pink! Very cheerful! and that cake sounds so fun! I'm excited to see that movie too - looks cute.
ReplyDeleteHeart, SJ
makes me want a piece of cake! You WILL do fine with the cake and I can't wait to see the pictures:)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty images. Loved that movie...so will she. We have a party to plan for too. My oldest is turning eleven soon...YIKES! Good luck with your cake. I'm sure it will be beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteFour?? No way. How is that possible?
ReplyDeleteI know it will be a special birthday for her... Can't wait to see pictures!
Good luck on the cake! (you'll do great.)
Love!
love it!!! You can do it - those cake things are always harder than they seem...but what do I know? I only make cupcakes and round cakes ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sweet girl - how much do you love those inspiration pics? Makes me want a bday person in my family to have a party for......not for a few more months!
xoxo
I am doing the same thing right now. Annie's birthday is this month. I have to say that I LOVE planning her parties. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteQuestion: how do you respond to comments left on your blog? I can't seem to do it.
I love the bit about the family telling the special birthday person what they mean to you. What a great tradition.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest is about to celebrate her 10th! She's brainstorming ideas and I'm so proud that she has embraced simplicity. A girl after my own heart!
Blessings to your birthday angel!
Linsey
I love those bears with the candy...so very cute.
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Tara, I will be thinking about you all this weekend. I hope the "event" goes well and I just know that cake be darling. When our boys were little, I would put a balloon bouquet in their room so that it would be there in the AM when they woke up. Now that they are older, they like to go to breakfast before school. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDelete-Rene
My little girl just turned four last month. We had a princess cake where the skirt is the cake and there is a barbie in the middle. It was so cute and she loved it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your castle cake will look great. I can't wait to see your pictures. Have fun! :)
I just know your sweet girl's birthday weekend is going to be adorable! can't wait to see the master piece you create!
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LuLu
Four year old birthdays are so fun - they are really starting to bask in the attention at this age ❈ Also, your post below about Edie was beautifully written. Contagious people are such a gift ❈
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images!
ReplyDeleteHi Tara, hope your birthday party weekend is going smoothly! I wish I had read this earlier...I have made a few (imperfect) castle cakes...the best thing about baking cakes for kids is that they don't care if the outcome is not exactly professional! My kids are always so fired up about the crazy cakes I make even if they look nothing like the inspiration photos! Enjoy!!
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