We had Olivia's 3rd birthday party last weekend at our house. It was a fairly small event as several people weren't able to come this year.
Our theme: Mary Poppins. Olivia has loved her for the last few months, so I felt it was only appropriate; however, there's not a lot out there for Mary Poppins-themed birthdays, so I had to try and get creative! One positive thing about Mary Poppins not being very commercialized is that I ended up not spending much money at all on the decor! I made the invitations, cupcake toppers, labels, etc. all on my computer. I'm calling this our "birthday on a budget"!
Welcome to 17 Cherry Tree Lane.
I am NOT a cake decorator. I found this porcelain figurine of Mary and decided to use it as a cake topper. I actually liked the way it turned out. Simple...which I like!
We had Spoonfuls of Sugar (cool whip with sprinkles). I think Mary would approve!
Umbrella cookies.
I incorporated the singing/dancing penguins on the menu cards.
Party Favors: Sidewalk Chalk.
I was originally going to let the kids do sidewalk drawings but decided against it since it was on the chilly side.
More party favors: Feed the Birds
Party Favors: Sidewalk Chalk.
I was originally going to let the kids do sidewalk drawings but decided against it since it was on the chilly side.
More party favors: Feed the Birds
(I must say that probably only 1/3 of our guests actually got any of the references. I told them they needed to brush up on their Mary Poppins knowledge before they came!)
The birthday girl! She was SO excited about her party.
Never did get a picture with everyone in it....I'm not sure where Hudson was!
Miss Priss Maggie (and Turner in the back)
I had a coloring station set up where they could color kites. Original plan was to make kites...then I decided they are only 3 and coloring would be much easier!
Pin the Tail on the Kite
The birthday girl! She was SO excited about her party.
Never did get a picture with everyone in it....I'm not sure where Hudson was!
Miss Priss Maggie (and Turner in the back)
I had a coloring station set up where they could color kites. Original plan was to make kites...then I decided they are only 3 and coloring would be much easier!
Pin the Tail on the Kite
Maggie was the winner!
Family Picture
Present Time!
Family Picture
Present Time!Thanks everyone for all the great gifts! She got a MobiGo and games, princess dress, doctor kit, a charm bracelet, a movie, a swimsuit/cover up, an umbrella...and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things! Thanks everybody! While she doesn't need a thing, we appreciate it!
Time for Cake!
Olivia had a great party and we appreciate all those that came to celebrate with us!
Great job mom! I love birthday parties where you have to actually think up some ideas rather that run to the party store and but all the premade decor, and what a cute theme! Unfortunately Riley is leaning toward Tangeled for her party this year, I guess it will be princesses for the next few years!
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