"The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully."

-Sally Clarkson from the Mission of Motherhood

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Princess Birthday Party

Well, the 3 year old birthday is officially done! We had AM's "princess" party this weekend complete with all the trimmings, and I must say we had a really fun day! The weather was perfect, and we got to visit with so many buddies and family. I just wish I could rewind and take it all in again as just a bystander! :) Here are many shots---some random and out of order, but you can imagine...

The "neds" as we call them in my family...


Our little family (pre-party)


The spread for the kiddos


AnnMarie with 2 sets of her great-grandparents (what a blessing!)


The sandbox (aka "Ariel's Treasure Trove") was a big hit!


Some of our 2/3 year old buddies munching on some grub (Charley, Karoline, Betsy Grace, Watson)


Kid snacks (Fairy Godmother's magic wands)






Carson really liked the princess hopper---better look for a boy version, Miss Holly!


AM in action at the soccer kick


Mommy and my little "baby" girl :) (sorry about the sweaty prego hair!)


Bounce house jumping time!


After the party, the Rackers stayed so we could have a good visit. They were so sweet to drive all the way from Mckinney! (of course princess #1 and #2 were inseparable!)


Our little party stations...






Snow White's "dwarf" soccer


AM proudly displaying her face paint! (Thanks, Caroline, for being our makeup artist!)


Blowing out the candles...


I'm 3!


Riley is her best buddy


After the party we opened all the presents---Uncle Lukey's tinkerbell dress was one of AM's favorite gifts! Can you tell by the giant smile???


Thank you to all of our friends and family who came to celebrate and help us out! Here's to a fabulous year ahead! :)

7 comments:

rackersfamily said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the black and white one of her with her cake. We wouldn't have missed it for the world. You know how to throw a party!! ;)

Caryn said...

Oh Katy SUCH a cute party!!!! Every little detail looked darling!! And obviously AnnMarie had a ball. I loved all your signs (I wish I had your handwriting/artistic ability) and the stonework in the backyard looks great! So, so fun! I'm taking lots of notes for the biz :)

shannonmichaelis said...

Love the play on words with all the food, favors, etc. Looks like your princess had a blast! And sweating, only in Texas. Looked fun!

Nicki W. said...

soooo cute! good job, mommy! i love doing birthday parties too. it's just so fun to see the kids enjoy themselves. cute. cute. cute!

angie said...

Well you my dear did a fantastic job. Décor precious. signs beautiful. and AnnMarie looks so happy in every picture. Bravo Katy!!! So sad we missed the fun:-)

Tammy said...

Holy cow Katy!! I wish I was 3 at AM's birthday party!! :) I also love the pic of AM with her birthday cupcake! You did a super job and I know it was so much fun planning!

Kimberly said...

i wish we were able to get back to town to attend this precious party! what a great idea for your little princess. i love the family picture- you look great!