Somehow, just somehow, our little girl turns 3 today.
Clichéd as it may sound, it seems like it was only yesterday that we welcomed her into the world. Yet here we now are – 3 years later – with a spirited and adventurous daughter who make us laugh every single day.
For months now, Charlotte has been telling me that she wants a ‘Ben and Holly’ party. So I ran with the fairy and elf theme, and before long we had ourselves quite the ‘enchanted forest’ soiree.
Despite all appearances, we kept the food relatively simple (and appropriately sugar-laden!).
The gorgeous toadstool cupcakes were courtesy of Little Miss Cupcake (my fondant skills still being in their ‘developmental phase’) while most of the other goodies (jelly, fairy bread etc) could be made in advance…
As for the cake – well I must admit that I cheated a little. While I made the green ‘grassy’ base using chocolate cake and fondant – the castle itself was actually a cardboard cutout!
The little Miss was still super excited when she saw the finished product – so I’m calling it a mama win – cheats and all!
Fortunately we were also blessed with a beautiful sunny day – meaning we could set up the backyard for the kids to run amok.
The little toadstool set was hired from a local party company – while Mr BBB got creative and adapted a regular trestle table into “kids” size (we figured we’ve got plenty more kids parties ahead of us!!). As for entertainment, we had a lovely fairy entertainer drop by and read stories, play games and ‘glitter-fy’ the kids. The trampoline was also a hit, as always, and there was no shortage of snacks and dressups.
Overall – it was so very wonderful to celebrate this milestone with our nearest and dearest. For decorations and cakes aside, it was having all her family together that really brought a smile to the birthday girl’s face!
Wishing you a very happy 3rd Birthday my beautiful girl. May the year ahead be filled with wonder and adventure! — Oh – and just because I can’t help but take a trip down memory lane…
Where did our baby girl go???
What a gorgeous party. I think the cake looks fantastic and there is no shame in using a cardboard castle – the cake is only to amuse and if they kids love it you have succeeded. And I am sure it was easier to cut and serve (having just made a castle cake where I had 5 cone turrets for 8 kids – I hadn't thought that one through!) Love the toadstools and the grassy tabletops. Am sure Charlotte will remember it for a long time!
PS I have to ask – did you put all those butterflies on the wall individually????
Thankyou for your kind words 🙂 and yes, one by one (crazy me!!!)
What a marvellous looking party. It looks like so much fun.
What a lucky little girl she is to have such a creative mum like you, Lisa. That party was serious little-girl-fantasy territory, and the kind of party I dream of holding for my child, but am just too bone lazy to. Well done, you, and I would never have picked up on the cardboard castle fake, it looks legit!
What a birthday! Time flies. Happy 3rd birthday little Miss!
you should totally start your party planning business – how delightful!
Looks like an awesome party. Brings back memories of all the little girl parties we hosted. Wait till that are 13 and 16, then you'll really be wondering where the years have gone :-).