First off, she wanted a pajama party/pizza party. And she wanted to do what it seems girls do at pajama parties - eat pizza, paint nails, watch a fun movie, and of course cake and ice cream and presents being a birthday party. But then she had a couple more original ideas we decided to include.
First, she found this YouTube channel called Cookies, Cupcakes and Cardio where this lady and her niece make all sorts of awesome cake and cupcake creations. There is a video where they make cupcakes that are made to look like a hamburger and French fries. Halle's watched the video at least 50 times, and I've probably watched it at least 10 times myself :). So we decided it would be fun to try and do this cupcake creation at her party.
Second, for probably six months Luke and Halle have been talking about an idea where Luke comes to Halle's birthday party dressed as Santa and passes out presents to her friends. At first I thought the idea was just kind of funny and that it would pass, but they kept talking about it as her birthday got closer, and then I remembered Dixie has a Santa costume so I thought, why not? Why wouldn't we incorporate Santa into an August birthday party? But really, I figured the kids would love it and it was something different, so we went for it!
So as I thought about it her party really evolved into kind of a "Halle's favorite things" birthday party. Pajamas, pizza, nail painting, Barbie 12 Dancing Princesses movie, making cupcake creations, and a special delivery of miniture Beanie Boos (one of Halle's favorite toys right now - the "it" stuffed animal that her and Luke love collecting as play if with) from Santa himself! The girls absolutely loved the Santa appearance and thought it was hilarious! It was a very fun night and I'd say a pretty original party!
Halle writing the invitations. She wanted to do it all herself and did a great job! Her handwriting is so neat and pretty!
Today we went and got new PJs for the party. Right before we had stopped for ice cream cones. We stopped at the store and Halle realized she forgot her shoes. I had to take a picture, because holding an ice cream cone and walking barefoot is just the perfect summer picture if you ask me! She picked out an adorable rainbow colored unicorn nightgown, and it even came with a matching little nightgown for her new doll! Perfect. Luke for some new Star Wars pj pants :).
Halle and her friends Phoebe and Britta helped with the decorations.
Halle and her new nightgown matching with her doll.
Halle helping me make the cheese, lettuce and tomatoes out of airheads for the hamburger cupcakes.
The nail salon
Making the cupcake creations
The finished cupcakes!
Cake time!
A visit from a very jolly and silly Santa. The girls thought it was hilarious.
Opening presents
Luke, Mr, Sweetooth, couldn't wait long to eat his hamburger and fries
Halle's turned out so good!
She's our cute sweetie pie and I can't believe she's 7!
