Leila's Princess Party

This was Leila's first ever kiddie birthday party. She used to have adults as visitors and never her own party. Last year she was going through a stage of not wanting to age or grow up. But this year was different, she couldn't stop talking about her upcoming birthday party. She wanted to wear a costume, she wants a princess themed party, she wants everything PINK and only wanted girls as visitors. She only has five girl classmates so I decided to have her party at home. I figured having only five visitors won't be that difficult. Well, it wasn't until I decided to stress myself with the preparation, menu and the birthday cake!

Barbie cake

vanilla and choco cake

Two days before the party, I decided to make Leila's cake. She is fond of watching those Betty Crocker Youtube videos and I already forgot how many times she asked me to make a cake. Her reaction was priceless when I told her I was going to make her cake, even more priceless after I finished the cake.

Because I am used to preparing real dishes, making those dainty party food fit for princesses are so not my line. Honestly, I had to google ideas. I planned on having a fruit tray with a strawberry yogurt dip, strawberry and yogurt pretzels, strawberry cream cheese sandwiches and pink juice. My hubby kept contradicting and was very vocal in saying "Is that all?" I probably finalized my menu only the day before adding spaghetti, hotdogs, jello with yogurt, wafer sticks, crackers, granola and cheese. Yes! Menu was revamped at the last minute :P

We had one game (Pin the Tiara), one craft (Wand Decorating) and they were free to play whatever. Leila had a blast and claimed that this was her best birthday ever. It really touched my heart since Leila is the easiest to please, she has simple wants and desires except she is into Littlest Pet Shop toys these days. She can't wait for her Christmas, her next birthday, etc. It's all she can talk about. What I would do to be a kid again :D

Happy 5th Birthday baby girl! We love you so much! 'Til your next birthday party, Mommy has already picked out your next birthday cake :-*