My preparation started last week and Avery was a great little helper. Originally, I wanted to do a 'pink ombre' party, but nobody knew what that was! (In case you are wondering, it's a party made up of all different shades of pink, from darkest to lightest.) I made it more into a Valentine's Day Brunch with a color scheme of pinks, red, and gold. I tried to get Avery involved as much as possible in the decorations. We made a 'happy birthday' flag banner, and some paper chains and some heart chains. I pulled out everything from my house that was pink/gold/floral, etc. Surprisingly, I didn't have to buy a lot of things. I used mostly what I had and made it work. I think it turned out beautiful!
For Avery, I did get her a new outfit. She wore a red tutu with a gray sweater with hearts on it. She looked so beautiful and sophisticated. I also got her some new silver sparkly shoes for her birthday to go with her outfit.
I really wanted to make a cake for her birthday instead of buying one. I found an awesome recipe, which can be found on my Pinterest. I chose it because it was beautiful, and red and pink, and it sounded delicious. It really turned out better than I expected! Travis, who claims he doesn't even like cake, said it was the best cake he's ever eaten!
The party itself went very smoothly. Guests started arriving around 10 am, and we were ready with pancakes, french toast casserole, cheesy hash brown potatoes, croissant sandwiches, fruit, and mini muffins. I made homemade blueberry and strawberry syrups, along with traditional maple. We also added chocolate chips to some pancakes for the kids (and me.) I served coffee and hot chocolate, along with orange juice, and mimosas for the adults. Avery really enjoyed her pancakes, and seeing her friends. She played in the living room and showed some of the kids her play kitchen.
Then it was time for presents! Travis helped her open most of them, and her friend Gia and I helped her finish up. She received many great toys, including lots of things to go with her kitchen, some new puzzles and blocks, and some new Little People, and new dolls (which I'm totally excited about.) She also got some new instruments and gardening tools for the springtime...if it ever comes. She got some really cute new clothes, and the best part is that she didn't get any repeats or anything that needs to be taken back.
After presents, we cut the cake. I cut a slice for her, and put two candles in it so that she wouldn't touch/mess up the entire cake. She was able to blow out one of the candles, but had a little trouble with the second. She almost put her finger in the flame, but I blew it out just in the nick of time.
Along with cake, we enjoyed a brownie peanut butter pudding dish, and Dove chocolate candies. I also enjoyed visiting with my new nephew. He is just six weeks old, and super adorable. Here is a picture of us (although a little blurry.)
Overall, it was the perfect morning, and we were so happy to give our little Avery the perfect 2nd birthday party!
Great party! Avery did so good and looked adorable in her new birthday outfit and the food was perfect!
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