Sara's Birthday Bash!

Whew, I feel like we're still recovering for the whirl-wind celebration of Sara's third birthday. We woke her up the morning of "party" day with the birthday song and promises of a big present downstairs.

She got her very first "big girl" bike. She was very excited about this. It is still a tad too big but we have no doubt that she'll grow into in no time.

After nap time, the real party started. We stuck with the classic "Snow White" theme and decorating was easy-peasy thanks to Auntie Alicia's custom decorations. I even tried my hand at Bakerella's cake pops and my mom tried to make 15 or so candy apples as the party favors. Turns out, neither of these things are as easy as they make it look online.

Everyone was instructed to dress as their favorite storybook character. Sara was Snow White, of course (mommy sewed the outfit!) and Georgia Ann went as "Dopey". They both looked adorable and, yes, these will also be their Halloween costumes this year.

Guests were able to come in and make their very own princess or king crown, color or just jump right into things on the big 'ole Castle Bounce (after it stopped raining, of course!). Sara and Georgia Ann LOVED the bounce-house. I think it was a big hit with all the kids.

We even had a special visitor/guest at the party. The real-deal Snow White showed up to greet Sara and wish her a very Happy Birthday. She stuck around to read a story. Sara was so entralled and excited. For the first five minutes, all she could do was curtsey and smile at Snow White while telling her over and over again, "look, we match". It was pretty cute.

After story-time, Snow White told all the kiddos that the dwarfs had hid a few treasures in the sand box. All the kids went outside, equipped with their own spoon and bag, to dig up their very own treasures. And, then they were off bouncing again.

Of course the party completed with birthday signing, cake and lots and lots of presents - but by that time, mommy was so overwhelmed with all the kids that she gave up trying to also take pictures (I may farm out this duty next year). Everyone had a really good time and Sara was very excited that all her "kids" were there (she referred to her friends as "her kids" that day).

On her actual birthday, Mommy took off work and Sara and her had a "girl's day" - complete with hair-cuts, pedicures and a girl lunch. It was a very nice day.

Thanks for looking everyone!