October 5th starts the season of family birthdays in our household. Meghan turns 9 in october. My birthday is in November. Sean's is in December. Jarod turns 12 on Jan. 19. Jordan turns 15 on Feb 2nd. Throw in the holidays, and it is a very busy few months for us. Oh, and don't forget to toss in the multiple family members that share our birthday months too. LOL
So... Meghan and I went to Michaels today for the "Free Family Event". She made three crafts from the American Girl themed event. It got her and I thinking about what we would be doing for her birthday. Luckily we also browsed the store for a bit for inspiration. I was making my way through the Wilton cake isle, as I remembered to take her by the clearance "Princess" items. 70% off!!! Not a bad way to gather the plates, napkins, goodie bags, and what not for her party. $10.63 was all I spent for an entire bag of items!!! WOOHOO!
We already decided that last years slumber-party was not to be relived this year. I love celebrating with the kids, and I do tend to go all out for birthdays. But, with-in reason and with cost in mind. This year I hope to allow the boys to celebrate a little more than they got to last year. They always end up a bit jipped, since they celebrate right after Christmas.
So... what did we decide?
Our ideas so far include...
*a pinata made from a decorative paper ball in the princess line of things.
*a goodie bag with bubble gum coins, paper tablets, blow horns, etc.
*a plan to figure out some sort of game that includes mini fall scarecrows (bought on clearance last year), fall colored beach buckets (clearance last year again).
*maybe a foam pumpkin turned bowling ball. LOL
We are thinking princess cupcakes; and maybe the girls decorating those during the party.
Humm... what else?
Fun times!!! (I can't believe she is going to be NINE!)
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