Sunday, September 25, 2011

kate's 7th birthday




Kate turned 7 this summer! I had been drawn to the hot pink and black color scheme for some kind of a party--so I thought it was perfect for a "Barbie" Party!  Kate really likes barbies (OK and I admit I love barbies as well) so it was a perfect fit! 

I have always loved to make the invitations, but when I came across these at Target I thought they were perfect.

I was so nervous to make the doll cake.  I was inspired and cheered on by my friend Morgan (who is ultra talented).  Mine was not even close to hers I am sure, but like another friend told me--nothing that a little frosting can't cover up! (and a little vintage streamer).  So I think it turned out cute--especially for never making one before. 

Kate loves to pose for the camera--as you can tell.  She also loves to dress up in old prom dresses.  Luckily my mom saved all my old homecoming/prom dresses.  We combined those with some dresses that my mother in law purchased at DI and we had a fashion show/photo booth.  (more pics to come).  Our other activity was a finger nail painting station!  In all shades of pink of course! 

We kept all of the dresses in the front room and labeled it "Barbie's Closet"

It was so fun to have all these girls running around!  She got barbie gifts galore of course!!  So fun!

Summer

 Well the summer wasn't really packed with lots of things.  We were in the process of moving again.  Between packing and showing the rental we were living in, that was busy enough.  One fun activity we did was make homemade ice cream in a bag. 
winter gloves a must!  it gets pretty cold!  Ha


I think the kids were doubting me, but in the end they were pleasantly surprised.  It made some yummy ice cream. 



The Recipe

2 Tablespoons sugar
1 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Put into zip lock baggie and close tightly
In a larger baggie put
1/2 cup course salt
fill bag half way with ice cubes
Shake for 5 minutes!