the pink party
March 02, 2009
For Fidget's third birthday, the only request was 'pink'. So a pink gingham tablecloth and polka dot napkins followed. And balloons. And streamers. And a cake. And little bowls of pink candies. That was it. Three year olds are pretty easy to please. They must be. Because just before we started everything, she said to me, " Mommy, thanks for making my party." Melted my heart like buttah.
I was particularly happy with the cake. I used a yellow cake mix for the three tiers, but made several batches of the real homemade bad-for-you-but-oh-so-good white crisco frosting for a nice thick layer. I followed Inchmark's Dot Cake directions for the royal icing dots. What an easy trick. There were even some dots left over for the cupcakes we took to school today.
The party's over but the balloons remain. I love that birthday haze that lingers for the few days afterwards, where there is still cake to snack on and remants of the fun we had can still be found around the house...
Here's to another year, sweet Fidgie. You make momma proud.
What a sweet & elegant birthday party for such a sweet little girl! I can't belive she's 3 now! LOVE the cake! Sounds yummy too!
Posted by: Katie | March 02, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Happy Birthday, Fidge! Your mama sure knows how to make her girl's special day all the more special.
Posted by: laeroport | March 02, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Happy Birthday Miss Fidget! All, there is nothing as wonderful as looking at the world in a pink haze!
Posted by: Mary | March 02, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I love the second shot. What a beautiful capture!
Happy Birthday, cute girl!
Posted by: nikko | March 02, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Happy birthday Fidge!
Love that everything was pink. Such a great color I think.
Posted by: Crystal | March 02, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Oh wow, I absolutely LOVE that last photo of your home all decorated. I mean, I LOVE it! Looks like a magazine. Cute party! and adorable cake.
Happy Birthday little one!
Posted by: dana | March 02, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Hapde Burfday! What a lovely party you had. :-)
(And may the saints be with your mama, 3 is tough stuff. LOL)
Posted by: Sarah | March 02, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Loving your cake! Yay, how fun!
Posted by: Carolyn | March 02, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Everything looked wonderful. I love you napkins. It makes me melt too that she appreciated all that you did for her.
Posted by: Liz | March 02, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Happy Birthday to your daughter! I love your napkins and all the pink!
Posted by: Mrs. DD | March 02, 2009 at 08:53 PM
To the birthday girl: Happy birthday, darling!
To the Momma: When was her birthday? I just turned 20 on the 1st of March! Her party sounds like fun. Glad to hear all of you had a great time. Birthdays are awesome events!
Posted by: Puva | March 02, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Happy Birthday Fidget! Cai sends lots of hugs and loves all your pink balloons and all the "poky dahs" on your cake! :)
I LOVE that she wanted a pink party! Can you believe our lo's are 3yo!!!
Posted by: Staci | March 03, 2009 at 12:12 AM
oh, i LOVE all the pink!!!
happy birthday to Fidget!
Posted by: amandajean | March 03, 2009 at 11:19 AM
love the pink! we've got a pink girl over here too!!
looks like a fun and lovely party - happy birthday Fidget!
Posted by: alexandra | March 03, 2009 at 12:55 PM
such a sweet girl i love her pink party. and that icing! i make that all the time with crisco. it is so damn good.
happy birthday fidget!
Posted by: katie | March 03, 2009 at 01:40 PM
What a great theme: PINK! I think I may have to persuade Spenser to do that next time.
Happy belated birthday, Miss Fidgie.
Posted by: lera | March 03, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Happy birthday, Fidge! What a pretty party.
Posted by: amy h | March 03, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Love the pink theme! You did a bang up job. Can I have a slice of that cake??....yum....
Posted by: Carrie | March 04, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Looks like a wonderful day! Tell my "littlest girlfriend" Happy B Day from Auntie Liz!
Love the dots. They turned out just right.
Posted by: missliz | March 04, 2009 at 12:16 PM
I would like to be 3 years old just to have a so FABULOUS PINKIE PARTY!!! WOWWWW!!!
You are a great mom! :-)
Posted by: Daniela | March 04, 2009 at 12:40 PM
wow you take such beautiful photos!
Posted by: Cate | March 10, 2009 at 05:00 PM
i initially thought the dots were fruit flavored mentos, which are about the same colors and are the size of a nickel. so if anyone is interested in going the lazy route, swap in some mentos!
Posted by: supernora | April 11, 2009 at 12:49 AM