My baby girl had her "real" birthday party at the American Girl doll store.  If you get a chance to visit one of the stores, you should go.  You could easily spend several hours there.  As you can see, her doll Jessica and her friends had a blast, too!  Jessica even had her own birthday cake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A simple gathering to celebrate

Baby girl turned six.  Six.  (sigh)  We had a small gathering of family and friends at our house on the day of her birthday.  She asked for pink and blue iced cupcakes and that's what she got, by golly!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll post pictures of her official birthday party soon!

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Pumpking Tasting Party

Yes, we had a Pumpkin Tasting Party!  And, I believe we'll make this some sort of tradition!  BFF Harriet and I love all things pumpkin (although I'm more of a pumpkin freak!) and so we decided to host a small tasting party that was "all things pumpkin". 

For those of you who enjoy a good slice of pumpkin pie, but just cannot imagine anything else pumpkin-related, check out our delightful menu...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our sweet guests brought these delicious additions...

 

 

  

Menu

Pumpkin Butter with Almond Thins

Pumpkin Spread with Cinnamon Pretzels

Pumpkin Pasties

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Soup

Stuffed Pumpkin with Wild Rice & Sausage

Pumpkin Enchiladas

Southwest Pumpkin Burgers

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Pie Punch

Harvest Pumpkin Ale

From our homes to yours, wishing you a

Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

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Our last big 5th

Sniffle, sniffle.. weep.

Okay, I'm done.  For a moment.

Now its time to celebrate - my baby girl turns five today!  Happy Birthday beautiful baby!  "You're my girl."

Its so bitter-sweet. This is a tough year.  I have one daughter who will graduate high school and begin a whole new chapter in her life; and another who will begin her kindergarten year.  Such a contrast.  And, two other kiddos in between.  So while the oldest was  shopping for a prom dress, the other was giggling and jumping up and down with her buddies at Build-A-Bear workshop on Saturday for her fifth birthday party!  Five sweet, tiny girls ready to bring their bunnies, cats, and doggies to life with some stuffing and little red hearts!  Fun, fun, and fun.

My daughter asked for an American Girl doll for her birthday and what better way to present the new doll than with a matching dress!  I was a little nervous about making doll clothes, but the Mini-Frida by modkid was very easy.  I am so excited about making more doll clothes and have already planned to make matching dresses in April for my daughter's best friend!

 

I plan to purchase some of the Simplicity patterns as well.  We decided that "Jessica" needs a few more clothes.  I would love to hear your thoughts on any of the clothes you have made.  Do you have favorite patterns, tricks, or tips?

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Party Duds

I do believe that all of my youngest daughter's friends were born within a month of each other!  So, with all the parties, I made a few dresses and skirts for her to wear.  I bought the cutest fabric at IKEA a few years ago and finally put it to good use (post here). I added some bunting from the fabric to a t-shirt and yippee - party duds!  So festive!

Thanks to the great advice and tutorial at Ta-Da Creations, I altered my Simplicity pattern #2377 to make this little a-line dress.  I love the fun colors!

 

My for my daughter's 5th birthday, I used Frida by modkid to make this sweet dress. I made this several months ago but in a shorter length and with pants.  It goes together quickly and easily.  Patty Young's patterns and instructions are very well thought-out and designed.

 

I am looking forward to some spring weather... and a green yard again!  I'm going to share another fun project in my next post!

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Pinkalicious Tea Party!

My baby girl turned four years old last weekend and we celebrated like all ladies should - with a Pinkalicious Tea Party!  Lots of love and fun went into the making of this event.  Yes, it was for my daughter and yes, I admit it was for me, too!

First, we had to get that perfect dress - in pink!  (I wish I could just walk in the store, snatch a dress of the rack, take it home and look as beautiful as she did!!)

Don't forget to invite your best friends!

I worked on little party favors over the past few weeks.  What could be better than sewing petit fours whilst waiting on a budding ballerina, a martial-arts master in the making, or stealing a few moments to watch a movie?  I made cookies and truffles, too.  Uh-yummo!  Felt play food is the best!

Next, lets ready the table and chairs, welcome the guests, and set the table.  Chocolate covered marshmallows, cookies, and sweet strawberries.  Mmmmm, tea.... (er pink lemonade).

We can't attend tea unless properly attired and glittered from head to toe!

Yay, time for tea!  One lump, or two?  ... and cake, of course!

A big thank you and hug for my friend, Harriet for serving as the Tea Hostess at the party.  She is the tea queen - and only the best for my baby girl!

It was a fabulous day.  The weather was beautiful and all the little guests were able to come celebrate with us.  My little baby just shined.  Those are such precious moments.  To watch them in that element, that special moment in time when they are just beaming and giggly.  (sigh, sniff)

Excuse me now.  I need to go hug my babies.

Sweetly,

Mona Pin It