Happy Valentines Day!

Taking a day off blogging to enjoy with my family! 

Happy Valentines Day!

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Easy Valentines!

If this month is catching you by surprise like it has done to me...you are out of time and need some ideas.

Last year, we made these adorable Butterfly Kiss Valentines for Little Gal's school class.  It was a good, fast and easy project so we are sticking to it for this year again!

Little Sister is on this "I want to do things my own way" rampage.  She will have nothing to do with the butterfly kisses.  So, I ventured to my favorite Family Fun website.  They have so many ideas, and detailed instructions to go along with a lot of them.  With my searching, and showing the pictures to Little Sister, we found a winner!  Friendship Blossom Valentines.  Don't you love how both of my girls chose Valentine ideas with heart shapes?

I would love to see some of your easy and adorable ideas!

Happy Valentines Day!

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Etsy Extravaganza!

Valentines Day is just around the corner!

Take a look at these sweet Etsy finds...

Valentines Day Ruffle Apron by Mummy Nuggle

Valentines Day Cufflinks by The Bead Girl

Valentine's Day Printables by Tom Kat Studio

Interchangeable Flower Tee by Snuggle Bug Kidz

Red and Black Tie Corsage Bracelet by The Silver Loft

Enjoy browsing these darling shops!

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Fancy Tea Party Birthday!

Look who is now a 5 year old!

This not so little sister asked to have a "Fancy" party for her big 5 year old debut.

I was just a little excited when we suggested a Tea Party and Little Sister  jumped aboard that idea.

I will admit I went overboard, but it was definitely worth it!

Simple decorations outside...

Inside Decor...

We used my pop-up tent and set it up in the play room so that we could have decorations hanging above the tea tables.  We had to put together 3 tables for the "Fancy Tea Table" because 18 of the 20 children we invited came to the party!  Streamers, Doilies, and of course PINK!

The Food...

Tiny treats for those with a sweet tooth

Did you notice that I used my Tea Party Plates?

The Cake...

Believe it or not, this was my first attempt at fondant.  It was like playing with playdough.

I covered the cake with fondant flowers, and adorned it with a tiny fairy tea set.

Little Sister LOVED her fancy cake.

The People...

I am so lucky to have a mother, sister and brother-in-law that were willing to dress-up and put on an act for the kids, Queen of England style!

Arrival: 

Kids decorated name cards and placed them at the Giant Tea Table

in the open spot they wanted to sit.

Game:

We played a Tea Party Spoon race outside.

Kids had to scoop up a spoonful of tiny marshmallows and race to the end to fill up their tea cup.

There were a lot of marshmallows in the grass afterward.

Dress Up:

After the racing, we came in and played dress-up to get everyone fancy for our tea party.

The girls made Fancy Tea Party Hats with butcher paper and adorned them with flowers and feathers.

There was candy jewelry, feather boas, and beads galore for the girls as well.

The boys decorated top hats and cardboard ties with stickers and crayons.

Tea Time:

Once we were all dressed, it was time for tea!

Or at least, sandwiches, crackers, and snacks.

Tea Party Etiquette:

My favorite part of the party, was when all 18 kids sat at the table,

and they were almost completely silent, eating their snacks.

While they were eating I told them some silly tea party etiquette.

For instance: drink with your pinky's up, and perhaps they could talk with an accent!

I think Little Sister's favorite part was everyone singing "Happy Birthday to You!"

and of course blowing out the candles.

Present Time:

Then it was time to open some presents, and actually it was A LOT of presents with 18 kids attending.

While that craziness was happening, we turned on Alice in Wonderland for the kids to watch.

End of Party Activities:

Little Gal put herself in charge of a ribbon dancer follow-the-leader game,

and some kids continued watching Alice in Wonderland.

Picture Time:

Before anyone left, we had to get some pictures of these fancy little kids.

I have to say...I think they do fancy quite well.

 

Each child went home with a miniature tea set and a goodie bag with fun kid stuff.

I would have loved to go to a party like this when I was a girl!

I really hope Little Sister remembers it.

Thanks everyone for helping to put on a great show for the kids!

And most of all...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE SISTER!!!

We love you the mostest. :)

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