11th Birthday Party

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Sarah Graves loves to have a hand in planning her birthday party and this year was not exception!
She took on making iced sugar cookies for the goodie bag! She is so capable in the kitchen that she handled it pretty much all herself!

Her cookies came out great and she felt proud of them!

She made one with each guest's initial on it. I got an "M" for Mom! The cookies were delicious!


Sarah Graves chose a painting party at Sips'n Strokes! 
A special birthday balloon was a must in her eyes!

Location parties are always a bit challenging to make the space feel special and personalized, but I think we did a good job on this treat table!


Sissy made a welcome sign.

Lovie and Pops did a great job making this cupcake cake just like Sarah Graves' inspiration picture! The girls went crazy for these yummy cupcakes! A combo of yellow cake and chocolate let everyone have their favorite!

Sissy and Lovie

Charlie couldn't miss out on a pic too!

She was so excited that Maw Maw could come to the party!

She and Pops

With her friend Chase. Chase is new to the school this year and so glad she joined!

Chase, Sienna, and Serena with Sarah Graves. A mixture of old and new friends!

Sis and Marcela

Time for painting!


There was one extra space, so Pops joined in!




Charlie took license with his paint colors and made his a bit more boyish! He also managed to work his initials into his painting! He was a good sport and enjoyed doing it his way!

Getting a little Maw Maw love too!

Her finished product and she was very pleased! A little glitter added just the sparkle she needed!

Gianna was pleased with hers too!

Nay and Livy made theirs a joint effort and it came out great!

Caroline with hers.

Sienna too!

Time for cake and candles!




She was a happy girl! I think she felt very special and loved all week!

 

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