Fashion Fun Birthday

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Sarah Graves' birthday party was very much her! She loves fashion so we did a fashion show with her friends and she picked the color palette of pink and gold. 



I made this cute sign to fit with her theme. 

These were also fun and easy to do adding her name and little details.

The details were fun to pick out keeping with light pink and gold. It was girly and fun to decorate. 

Lovie and Pops made this cupcake cake to look like a fancy dress out of Sarah Graves' dreams. The belt was fondant covered in gold sprinkles.

Charlie was part of the paparazzi capturing pictures of the girls all dressed up.

So glad Lovie and Pops could be there to celebrate with her.

Getting all dolled up was fun. 

Nay did an awesome job helping all the girls do their makeup. It was fun picking out glittery, bright colored eyeshadows and other fun makeup for the girls. 

Sarah Graves was pleased with her makeup.

Anna Grace and Sarah Graves

Emma and Sarah Graves

Lauryn and Sarah Graves

Lilly and Sarah Graves

Sienna and Sarah Graves

Olivia and Sarah Graves

We made a pink runway and Pops was the emcee of the fashion show announcing each girl and offering a few facts about her as she strutted and posed. 
We had so much fun shopping for this dress! Sarah Graves came along shopping with Lovie, Nay, and I and enjoyed being with the big girls and having so much attention while she tried on fancy dresses!


Olivia was a show stopper giving adorable poses and showing her fun spirit!

The girls modeled two outfits. Sarah Graves chose the categories of party dress and "a walk in Paris." After their modeling experience, it was time for pizza and cake!





Sarah Graves enjoyed opening her gifts and hearing from her friends about why they picked the cool things they did. There were some thoughtful cards and notes too that really made her feel special.




The whole gang. 

Love seeing this girl feeling so happy! She has a kind heart; loves trying new things; cares about her friends and family; loves to have a good time; and has a love of God. She is growing up so quickly and maturing into a beautiful young lady. It continues to be my privilege and joy to be her mom and watch her grow.  





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