“Two” Birthday Party
Last night we celebrated the two year old in our family.
I wrote here about my feelings heading into this birthday celebration and feel grateful that the little details turned out well enough that I feel happy about them. As for the birthday girl, she celebrated life with gusto all day long, buzzing around and playing and never holding still. Her only quiet moments were the two accidental naps she had in the car to and from a soccer tournament. Perhaps the sweetest moment of the day for me was holding her asleep on my lap for part of the first soccer game. Sitting in the shade with a gentle breeze blowing, children playing all around me, watching a soccer game and a little one asleep on my shoulder was wonderful. I’m getting better at noticing these pauses in busy days and reminding myself that this is happiness, this is life.
At last the games were over and we headed home for the celebration. I chose a pink and aqua theme for the night. All of it was inspired by this vintage basket I discovered in a shop recently.
I found a wooden number two which I painted with mod podge then dipped in glitter.
I wanted to fill the basket with something festive without spending money. I made some lollipop inspired sugar cookies which turned out just as I hoped. We wrapped them and tied them with pink and aqua ribbons.
I also added strawberry poky treats and Neapolitan Oreos for fun.
I made strawberry shaped popsicles (which was all she wanted to eat).
The cake is a white cake with vanilla bean frosting. I’ll share more on it soon but let’s just say it was fabulous. I’m so happy that both of this month’s birthday cakes have turned out beautifully.
I found this darling little “2” candle and surrounded it with raspberry filled marshmallows.
As usual, I love the patterns and colors available in paper goods although most of us chose to eat off my vintage glass dessert dishes.
We lowered my folding table to toddler height and my all-time favorite vintage tablecloth was the perfect thing to tie it all together.
My brother and his fiancee were here to celebrate with us and we loved having them over. My little one wouldn’t hold still for a single picture but was thrilled with her treats and gifts. Of course, having four older sisters to play with you doesn’t hurt either. She was the star of the day and she knew it and we all loved watching her. She was shy but pleased as we sang “Happy Birthday” and had her blow out the candle.
Soon the mosquitoes were out and the darkness fell around us. I love cleaning up after a party at that time. It’s such a calm but happy way to end the day.
She was a true two year old and had to go to bed with all her toys in her crib. One of her grandmas gave her some pink cowboy boots which brought on a tantrum when we tried to take them off for sleep.
It was a delightful birthday party for a little girl who brings laughter to our home in large doses. I love her so much.
And now I’m off to wash all the dishes. {Happy sigh.}
Jennifer
