February 25th
Julia’s Birthday landed on a Saturday this year. Spencer couldn’t get the Saturday off and because of this we had to move up all of the celebrations to the day before her actual birthday so that her daddy could be there.
It’s funny how a little girl’s mind works and works you. She would say things like: “I’ve never had a Beauty and The Beast party before” or I Would love a Sleeping Beauty party.
Her 2-year old party had a princess theme that pretty much covered all the princesses. I had no fresh ideas to come up with and was getting kind of desperate.
Then, a month ago, after seeing the movie Tangled with me she decided she wanted a tangled birthday party. I agreed on Tangled before she could change her mind again.
I made the invites myself. After all Julia is not your traditional blond hair Tangled, so I had to design a special invite for her. Here is what I came up with.
After that, the question was what I was going to do for the cake. I can’t stand the thought of paying any money for a store cake when I can do it myself. I’ll admit I did spend hours researching on internet for ideas which surprisingly were not that many except how to make Rapunzel’s tower out of cake? I am not that good with cake. I mean Spencer has to bake the cake and then I’ll decorate it but stacking cake together just didn’t appeal to my better senses.
So as I was having one of my sleepless nights an idea came to my mind Rice krispy. Yes! I was thinking how much I wanted to eat some and somehow I was thinking also about Julia’s party and it all clicked. I decided to build the Rapunzel’s tower out of Rice Krispy treats. I set up myself to do it.
The week before her party I made banners to hang just like the scene in the movie and also made my cup cake toppers out of the sun shape from the movie as well. Blue Jell-O in clear cups decorated with oranges halves and topped with purple paper for their sails
This was a lot of work, but then again is BIG Birthday #5. That only comes once in a life time and boy she has earned it.
Also part of her few party requests was a piñata. I went to the store to buy one and did you know they are $40. The entire budget would have been gone, not to mention the toys and candy you have to buy. So again I went cheap and decided to build my own. Watch different videos on YouTube on how to build a piñata, so completely thanks to those people who take the time to video tape themselves.
I can go on and on about all the details but I just better show you. Here is what the party turn out like.
We had a friend party and a family party. We took her, six of her friends and Josh to Boondocks which is a fun center with arcade games. The kids loved it. They behaved so amazing taking turns, waiting and listening to me. It was unbelievable.
We went bowling, into the Kiddie Cove (Jungle Gym), Played random games. Julia even won 400 tickets out of one of the machines which got each one of her friends a pretty decent treat to take home.
As we were rushing to the car I forgot my purse and left it there. Spencer took his watch off to help me buckle up 8 kids into the car and forgot it on top of the car.
The party was supposed to be over at 3:30, we arrived home 3:38. How embarrassing! At least I know the kids had fun.
We got home and opened presents, had some cupcakes, juice boxes, Jell-O and we said by to our dear friends.
Did I mentioned that Julia loves opening presents. Her friends were so thoughtful and sweet thank you so much for being so sweet.
At 4:00 it was party time all over again. Now it was the family’s turn. All her favorite cousins came to our house and made this day more special for her. We played games; burst opened the piñata and opened presents. Julia loved all the attention and the fact that she got to blow up candles twice.
After the party was over it was already 7:00 pm. She requested Spanish food as her treat for her birthday and that’s how we ended our day
At 4:00 it was party time all over again. Now it was the family’s turn. All her favorite cousins came to our house and made this day more special for her. We played games; burst opened the piñata and opened presents. Julia loved all the attention and the fact that she got to blow up candles twice.
After the party was over it was already 7:00 pm. She requested Spanish food as her treat for her birthday and that’s how we ended our day
The next time it was her third time opening presents. Some presents from Josh Andrew, Lito and Lito(my parents), Tia Vilma and Aunt Kathy. By the end of two days she received a Rapunzel’s dolls in three different sizes and was in love with every single one of her toys.
On her actual Birthday we spent most of day cleaning and rearranging her room to make space for the new toys, specially a big vanity that my mom got her. Also we went to ToysRus to use a gift card that Jeffrey sent her and to wear a crown and balloon all around the store. She was so thrilled to pick a toy and paid for it herself. She felt like a grown up is what she told me
Thank you all for making this little girl so happy. She was in Heaven during her birthday. I just hope I can make life for her that special always.
Julia
Julia is the sweetest and most sensitive girl I’ve ever seen. I feel so blessed to have a girl so in touch with the spirit. She is kind and gentle, always looking out for everyone around her.
We’ve been talking about this big birthday of hers for days. Especially because at 5 we think she is ready for CHORES. You would think she was mad, but boy she was so excited to help mommy that I almost started crying. A little girl so willing to help out around the house is definitely a blessing. Every day she came out with ideas about different chores she could do, some were really though ones that I have trouble doing myself.
Loves to do:
-Play with her doll house and put every single doll in it
-play with Josh
-to draw, every piece of art work she does is truly impressive
-preschool, but can’t wait to the big kid school
-to sing. She has invented several different versions of a family song, where everybody in our family gets named.
-tumbling. She can do cartwheels now, head stands, startle rolls and she is very close to doing splits and back flips
-loves to play Mario on the Wii with her daddy. Mommy just can’t do it right
-loves to put up shows and skits involving princesses, Josh and dragons
-Loves to take care of her little brother AD. Make faces to him, feed him, and pick him up. She has even changed his diaper all by herself
Hates to do:
There is nothing that I can say this girl hates to do. Like I said before she is a very content and easy going child
Julia you are amazing child. We are so blessed to be your parents. You make our job too easy sometimes. We are glad you chose us to guide you every step of the way and be sure we’ll always do our best to make you feel how truly special you are.
On her actual Birthday we spent most of day cleaning and rearranging her room to make space for the new toys, specially a big vanity that my mom got her. Also we went to ToysRus to use a gift card that Jeffrey sent her and to wear a crown and balloon all around the store. She was so thrilled to pick a toy and paid for it herself. She felt like a grown up is what she told me
Thank you all for making this little girl so happy. She was in Heaven during her birthday. I just hope I can make life for her that special always.
Julia
Julia is the sweetest and most sensitive girl I’ve ever seen. I feel so blessed to have a girl so in touch with the spirit. She is kind and gentle, always looking out for everyone around her.
We’ve been talking about this big birthday of hers for days. Especially because at 5 we think she is ready for CHORES. You would think she was mad, but boy she was so excited to help mommy that I almost started crying. A little girl so willing to help out around the house is definitely a blessing. Every day she came out with ideas about different chores she could do, some were really though ones that I have trouble doing myself.
Loves to do:
-Play with her doll house and put every single doll in it
-play with Josh
-to draw, every piece of art work she does is truly impressive
-preschool, but can’t wait to the big kid school
-to sing. She has invented several different versions of a family song, where everybody in our family gets named.
-tumbling. She can do cartwheels now, head stands, startle rolls and she is very close to doing splits and back flips
-loves to play Mario on the Wii with her daddy. Mommy just can’t do it right
-loves to put up shows and skits involving princesses, Josh and dragons
-Loves to take care of her little brother AD. Make faces to him, feed him, and pick him up. She has even changed his diaper all by herself
Hates to do:
There is nothing that I can say this girl hates to do. Like I said before she is a very content and easy going child
Julia you are amazing child. We are so blessed to be your parents. You make our job too easy sometimes. We are glad you chose us to guide you every step of the way and be sure we’ll always do our best to make you feel how truly special you are.
1 comment:
So glad that Julia had such a great birthday! She is such a special little girl. The party was so fun! Keldrie loved it!
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