More Is Caught than Taught: The Never-Ending Birthday

Paigey's birthday got an early start this year. We began the weekend prior to her birth date with a Princess party (party #1) that included all 10 girls from her class a school, a good friend from church and her cousin Macy. She chose a Rapunzel theme for her party.

We had to change the date of the party due to a conflict with the entertainment we hired. As a result that our professional cake was scheduled for the later date which left me having to create something on my own. Trust me when I say I won't be doing my own cakes again!

The birthday princess in her Rapunzel costume before her party begins...

We had no repeat princesses. Of all the girls that came, not one costume was doubled up!

The girls were very fast eaters. So when lunch was done, we had to come up with a couple activities to do with them until our Princess entertainment arrived. So Steve played Princess music on his computer and had the girls tell him what princess movie it was from. His idea!

It was too cute!

The girls were lovin' it! And he would tease them of course saying things like,

"I think this one is from Batman."

Then they'd all scream, "Noooooo!" (giggle, giggle)

Finally our Princess arrived and greeted the birthday girl!

She made each girl a balloon creation.

Played some games, taught a couple dances, and read a story how to be a polite princess.

Next she painted faces...

Sang "Happy Birthday"...

That evening we hosted the Posey side of the family came over for dinner and cake & ice cream (party #2). And cake creation number two...

Paige opened "Sweetie" a Zhu, Zhu pet from the Titus' and she was in glory!!

Thanking Aunt Kate!

and cousin Erica!

Party #3 preparations took place Tuesday afternoon as our resident Chef, Connor, helped make cupcakes for her family party. He took the job very seriously and did a excellent job.

Party #4 was held at school with her class. Below are the Rice Krispie treats that we took in for her class celebration. We had fun in the kitchen ...creating...

some for the boys and some for the girls.

Finally the REAL day arrived and she got breakfast in bed (party #5) with cinnamon rolls and "spicy orange juice."

She got to open one gift before getting ready for school. It was a Mary Poppins "Barbie" doll.

After school, Daddy, Mommy & Connor picked Paigey up and took her to lunch at (her request) McDonald's. (Party #6)

(Note that she wore her Easter dress to school for the fancy occasion).

We surprised Jake at school with McDonald's for lunch since he had to stay all day and missed out on the fun.

And yes, I did bring a plate & napkin for her to eat her birthday lunch on :)

For dinner Paige chose The Rainforest Cafe' (party #7). It just happened to be that Wednesday was Kid's Night so there was face painting, balloon creation making and lots of fun things going on.

Connor reads Paige the card that he made for her.

Jake picked out a Rapunzel wig for Paige and she couldn't have been more excited about the gift...

And the birthday Volcano...

The hair she's always dreamed of...

Her last gift of the big day was opening her Bitty Baby American Girl.

She was VERY grateful for her baby...

Her last and final birthday(party #8) was a Tea Party with Grammy and Aunt Pam in which we celebrated Grammy's, January 18th Birthday, Aunt Pam's January 22nd Birthday, Paigey's January 12th birthday and Dee's February 21st birthday. Paige chose to wear Cinderella's Wedding dress to the party.