Category Archives: Parties

Party // Panda Birthday Party

July 17, 2015

My youngest Thomas is a huge Panda fan, so when we were thinking of ideas for his birthday party, Panda quickly became the front runner.  Thomas has a special connection with Panda’s.  Ever since he was a little boy he’s always worn and loved this panda hat he has, so it kind of has become a thing.
I found these adorable cups, forks, and straws at Orson Gygi, and the napkins from Home Goods.  (I’ll post all party sources at the end!)
We served little “Panda” Jelly sandwiches using a fun Panda mold I found on Amazon.
We got these adorable cookies for Eleni’s Cookies New York.  They come with food coloring markers so that the kids can draw whatever they want on them.  It was a fun activity for the kids at the party.
I also ordered the most adorable Panda cookies from Eleni’s Cookies New York.  All I did was give them a picture of the panda face that I liked, and they came up with the most adorable cookies I’ve ever seen!  I nearly died of cuteness when I opened the box!  Aren’t they the cutest!
We played a fun little game of pin the tail on the panda. 
Cute little Panda friends!
Tommy had the time of his life, which always makes it all worth it!  This party was actually one if the easier ones I’ve put together, which always makes it nice to not be too stressed!
I’m just so glad he had a good time!  As much as I don’t want him to grow up, it’s so fun to see him do amazing things!  I just love this kid!
Party Sources:
Happy Birthday Sign: Oriental Trading
Leaf Bunting: Oriental Trading
Paper Bunting: Zurchers Party Store
Happy Birthday Wooden Forks: Orson Gygi
Birthday Cups: Orson Gygi
Treat Cups:  Orson Gygi
Panda Plates: Dollar Tree
Panda Party Hats: Amazon (affiliate)
Panda Cupcake Toppers/Erasers: Amazon
Panda Sandwich Mold: Amazon
Panda Figurine Toys: Amazon
Panda Cookies: Elenis Cookies
Cookies with Food Coloring Pens: Elenis Cookies
Panda Mask: Hobby Lobby
Napkins: Home Goods
Large Plastic Leaves: Hobby Lobby
Bamboo Flutes: Oriental Trading
Drawstring Backpacks: Oriental Trading- More on how to paint them in an upcoming post!
See more of the Panda Party here!
All Photos by Me.

Parties // Ezra Birthday + Baptism

June 9, 2015

My handsome eight year old had a birthday in April, and was also baptized a member of our church.  In our church we believe that at eight years old, you reach the age of accountability, so you can then decide whether or not you want to be baptized and confirmed and become an official member.
We were so happy for his decision to be baptized!  He is such an amazing boy, with such a sensitive spirit.  He’s always trying to do his best and be a good son, brother, and friend.
He got his very first suit, and I have to say he looks pretty handsome.  We had a good time shopping together to pick out the perfect suit for his big day!
With his birthday and baptism falling on the same weekend, we decided to have a get together at our home afterwards.
I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some of the leftover party decorations from the cutest party at Alt Summit, Cactus Makes Perfect.  So, I took the whole Cactus Theme and ran with it, and we had a Taco Party!  I can’t tell you how nice it was just to set up, and not have to do all the handmade details.
For Dinner I decided I wasn’t going to attempt to cook for 40 people, so I had it catered by a local food truck.  Best decision ever!  It’s crazy enough to set up and host that many people, but to have to worry about the food too.  That always kills me.  I’m so glad I hired it out!
I ordered four different kinds of tacos, rice, and beans, and it came with all sorts of fresh toppings and salsa.  If your local in Utah, we used Las Flores Taqueria Truck.  The owners name is Martin, and you can reach him at 801.309.0909.  Tell him I sent you!
I am so glad we had such a special day celebrating my oldest!  It was a big milestone for our little family, and one we will always remember!
 (affiliate links)
Food Trays: Amazon
Straws: Orson Gygi
{all photos by me}

 

Parties // Panda Party Invitations

June 4, 2015

Panda Party Panda Invitations Birthday Inviations
My little Thomas turned 4 in March, and I just can’t hardly believe it!
He’s quite the Panda lover, so I decided to throw him a little Panda Party for his big day.
All he wanted to do is invited his little neighborhood friends over for a little party.  He was so excited!
Affiliate links used in this post
I always love to set the tone of a party by sending out a fun invitation that goes along with the theme.
I used some fun printable tags by Avery Number 22802.  They worked really well, and I printed out the party info on the tags.
I thought it would be fun to include a real bamboo stick, “sticking” with the Panda theme.
After I printed out the tags, I got a piece of wet paper towel, and wrapped it around the bottom of the bamboo stick, then wrapped it up in plastic wrap.  Then added a little layer of paper, then wrapped it up with some colorful embroidery floss, then tied on the invitation tag.
Armelle Blog Panda Birthday Party Invitations
My little Panda was so excited to run around the neighborhood delivery invitations to his little friends.
More pictures of Tommy’s Panda Party to come!
See more of the Panda Party here!
{all photos by me}