Ava's 3rd Birthday "Dress-Up" Party!

Our little Miss Ava turned THREE back at beginning of July, and yes her birthday party was then as well... so I am just a tad behind posting about all the fun we had. But, boy did we have fun! This year's birthday party was inspired from the wonderful, imaginative mind of a child's creativeness and joy that is experienced while pretending and just simply "dressing-up". Not like Halloween dress-up where everything matches and makes sense. But more like the idea of dress-up in the mind of a three year old... wearing what she likes, wearing what's fun and interesting, and not caring if one thing matches the other! So, yeah, throw on a tutu and a clown wig, sit back, and enjoy the images from our dress-up fun below!!

Ava's cupcakes even decided to "dress-up" a little bit to feel like they were part of the fun!

And those goodies in the basket - they're baby food containers (cleaned after use, of course) filled with homemade play dough for all the children, who came to the party, to take home with them!

I made Ava's b-day invite this year a little bit girlier than usual. But she sure is a cutie in it, wouldn't you agree?!!

Audrey's 1st Birthday Party! {featuring Baby Minnie Mouse}

Audrey Claire's FIRST birthday party was a huge success!! Although it started snowing the day of the party, it wasn't enough to keep everyone invited from coming! They were sure to not miss out on her very special day! 

This party was oh so very girly with loads of pink and red, hearts galore, and Miss Baby Minnie Mouse as our special guest! Check out all the fun party decorations 

{that mommy spent months before the party designing and creating especially for this day}!!

 I made the Minnie Mouse cupcake sticks using my personal Cricut cutting crafter. 

The Minnie Mouse shaped cookies were made using both large and small sized oreos with a little icing for the bow. 

 My Cricut also deserves all the credit for crafting this gorgeous birthday banner I made for Audrey's "1st" party!

Lots of super fun party favors {bubbles, heart suckers, and flower lollipops} for the kids gave her party that sweet little extra touch! Each child left with a balloon of their very own too :)

I wasn't too thrilled with the "1" candle I purchased at the store for Audrey's party. 

So with a little glam pink jewel sticker application.... the candle was a perfect topper for Audrey's cupcake.

My husband and I must have taken well over 200 photos at the party!! If you know me, you know it's what I love to do! I'll just show you a "few" of what we captured. You'll soon see that this was a very sweet first birthday party to remember!

I'd say her party was quite a success! Wouldn't you?!!

Oh, and I can't forget to show you the party invitation that I also had the pleasure of designing for her special day! 

I'd like to thank my wonderful family for helping make this day a very special and memorable occasion! 

You all are so very loved!