Anna had a wonderful 4th birthday. Jess went all out making it a very special day. She planned (and prepared for a week) a princess party for Anna and her friends. It was not your ordinary, parents sit and gab while the kids run around party. This was a hands-on, game stations, party.
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| Sign on the front door welcoming the guests |
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| The attendees and their fairy godmother hostess |
As a gathering activity, Jess had the girls color their own princess picture/placemat. Once all the girls were all accounted for, she led them through a series of stations (princess themed) and games.
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| Catch the animals |
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| They were attentive to Jess' storytelling |
After the games and stories, the girls were able to decorate their own wands. Jess put the wands together from plain, wooden dowels. They were a big hit.
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| Decorating with gems and stars |
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| The princesses hard at work |
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| Kennedy's finished wand |
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| Ribbon, beads and flowers |
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| The celebratory dance! |
Next up was the opening of the gifts! Anna received wonderful princess presents from her friends! Everyone squealed with delight as the wrapping paper came off.
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| Princess themed gifts from her friends |
While on a natural high from all the fun, it was time to inject some sugar into their little veins. The girls decorated tiara shaped sugar cookies with pink icing and candies.
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| Spreadin' it thick |
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| Adding the candy toppings |
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| A masterful creation! |
All in all, it was a wonderful day. Saturday evening, Mimi came up and we opened the family gifts. We then sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed Jess' delicious, strawberry, princess cake. She makes the best cakes!
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| How does she do it? |
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| Happy birthday princess Anna |
