My Boo's Birthday Party

Emma's 3rd birthday party was today. This year Emma dictated how she wanted things to go. She wanted her friends, she wanted to play, and she wanted cupcakes, so I did would I could to make that happen :)

We took over Grandma's house this morning and set up for the party...I set up a couple of play stations for the kids. One with a painting craft, one with coloring, and one with play-dough.

My cupcake army (Em requested a Dora and Diego theme). Thanks Thrifty's!!Emma at the painting station...the kids all got little wooden boxes to paint and take home.Chris got creative too."Look Auntie Deedee!!"- Ethan taking a juice break
Emma, Riley, and Grandma rocking the play-dough table.After some play time it was downstairs to the suite for bouncy castle time. Shauna caught this pic of Emma mid-bounce, and I love it. The look on Em's face is both odd and priceless. I can't believe she's going to be 3 in just 3 days.After burning off some energy, it was back to Grandma's house for snack time. We had all of Emma's requests: Cheese, pickles, rice crackers, carrots, fruit, and juice boxes. It wasn't all "healthy choice" though - snack time was wrapped up with the above pictured cupcakes, which were a big hit. (Oh and around the table from L to R: Michael, Christiana, Emma, Riley, and Ethan)Finally it was time for a pinata filled with goodies for loot bags, and a wee bit more play....then the party disbanded due to all participants being in dire need of nap time. Especially the grown ups!!