Back in early November, Sophie shared with our part time Manny her hopes for the perfect birthday. He shared the info with us and we tried to work the details (we took a few liberties) into her party day. Rainbows were the main theme which seemed pretty easy.
After lots of online research and questioning of other moms, I decided on the multi-layered rainbow cake, over the regular cake with a rainbow on top. Then there were the streamers, a rainbow skirt, a rainbow shirt, rainbow play dough as favors, and bubbles. LOTS of bubbles. We're talking, this baby advertises 4000 per minute. We were skeptical but when put to the test, I think it actually delivered.
Since we're on the bottom of the globe, Sophie was blessed with a Summer time birthday this year. We have basically a plug and play party yard with the trampoline, playhouse and many outdoor toys our landlord kindly included in our rent. We had 7 kids in total and everyone had a blast. The weather cooperated and we enjoyed heaps of sun, NO wind and lots of good food.
A big, huge thanks to our friends Nadine, Lindsay, Meagan and Big D for turning up early (or at all considering none of them have kids) and helping out with everything, including (but not limited to) decorating, entertaining, music making, cleaning, cooking, picture taking and babysitting.
Sophie had a wonderful time with all of her friends and was sad to see the day end. Thanks to everyone who could make it (and to those who were there in spirit)!
The rainbow party sounds awesome, especially the spiffy cake! I hope Sophie had a great day!
I think I'm going to borrow your idea to throw Dan a rainbow (surprise) 21st bday party. I know he's always wanted one too. :)
Love you guys!
impressive cake!
In case anyone was wondering, we don't actually have a manny or a nanny here for that matter - Brandie is referring to our friend Christian who helps us out quite a lot on his visits!