4th Birthday Party

Arielle's birthday cake 

Party Favors (kraft paper bags and washi tape)

Party space

Last weekend we celebrated Arielle's 4th birthday with a party and great friends and family. I initially was not going to have a party because it felt like such a hassle but once we got a theme it was on. We tried to orchestrate a gymnastics party since she's really gotten into it since the success of the USA girls team. We had the party a the local YMCA which happens to be fairly new so it doesn't have that old school YMCA feel. Although the space we rented was nice, open and bright,  the management/party coordinator was horrible and gave us a hard time which upset me a bit. Otherwise the party went great and I think the kids had fun. As usual, I indulged in my love for all things party and tried to create a pink paradise for my sweet girl because she loves pink (and I don't!) and sugar!.  I was really interested in doing a sweets table a la Amy Atlas, so once I got excited about that, my planning went into overdrive. I made the tissue pom poms like last year, got all the girls fairy wings and the boys pirate hats, we had good treats and finger foods and pizza. I usually cook tons of food for our parties but this year I decided to make food for only the after party at our house. Afterwards, my family came back to the house and everyone relaxed,we had an even better time.  Arielle opened all her gifts and by the time everyone left she was so sleepy but really happy. It was fantastic to see everyone and most especially to see the looks of excitement and happiness on my sweet girls face. 

Evalie had a tutu..kind of

Sweets table

We got her birthday cake for the fourth year in a row from our favorite patisserie Jean Claude's. This was her interpretation of a whimsical take on the pinkish/purple sparkled costumes of Gabby Douglas. I baked the star tarts and cupcakes and we got the macrons and cake pops from Eat Sweet bake shop. 

Vanilla meringue and cake pops

vanilla and raspberry macarons

and Evalie even had her fairy wings

Thanks to everyone who came to the party from far and near ( even the later comers) We love you!