Aug 8, 2012

Sweet P's Purple, Princess, Hot Dog Party

Sweet P's birthday was last week and the actual day of her party was celebrated with a donut breakfast, a lunch date with just her and her daddy and a mini-party with just our family.

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Birthday donut breakfast parties are kind of a tradition around here. We met her great-grapnparents and family super early, ate donuts, lit a candle which created a slight bit of panic for sweet P, sang and went on our way.

While the girls napped, I finished the cake. It was two shades of purple on the inside with buttercream icing and pink and purple sugar crystals on the outside. I tried covering up my imperfect layering with a textured outside - I think it worked.

Purple Princess birthday cake

We attempted to light some candles for round two of the birthday song and this time little P broke into major tears and sobbing. I'm not sure where it came from but I think it had something to do with her not liking the sparklers we did on the 4th of July.

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Sad.

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She opened her very own princess doll and other little goodies and that ended day one of her birthday celebration.

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The following week we had a small family party at my parent's house. No major theme, just a lot of pink and purple.

I hung some balloons from the ceiling, made little markers for dinner and that's pretty much all the decorating that went into this little party.

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There was a state-wide burn ban so instead of burgers, we did a little gourmet hot dog buffet. We love hot dogs around here, if you didn't know, so I set out all the ingredients and little menus for some of our favorites:

Tulsa Dog

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Seattle and New York Dogs

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Basic Chili Dog

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and the Chicago Dog

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I'm pretty sure the dogs were a hit because I've never seen so many dogs eaten in my life!

And wouldn't you know, I only got one picture of a hot dog creation?! FAIL.

This was my brother-in-law's. I think he called it the supreme dog - it had every single topping available on it. Massive dog.

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A few more presents were opened, including a big hit, Hello Kitty band-aids that had to be applied in the middle of present opening by sister-cousin.

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And more cake was eaten. This cake was made by my mom.

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A princess castle cake. How amazing is that?!

There was also homemade peach ice cream, made by my dad, served in homemade praline cups. And no, I did not get a picture of those either. FAIL AGAIN. Take my word for it, it was amazing.

And finally, we headed outside for the last present from her grandpa. A Barbie Jeep.

Sister-cousin was so excited to show it to her, or, maybe she was excited to ride with her. Either way, the joy on these two girl's faces was priceless.

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Notice Firecracker has the pedal floored.

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Like I said yesterday, Thelma and Louise. Here comes trouble.

And if those girls ever get in a bind in the future, like Firecracker's mom getting stuck in a cemetery in the middle of the night, ahem, thankfully they have some boys around to rescue them.

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Whew.

What. a. blessing.

Seriously. I'm so thankful for family living close so we can celebrate these special times together. You guys made my girl feel so celebrated.

Thank you all and we love you.

20 comments:

  1. I might have to steal your hot dog party idea for my son. Perfect! And those pics are hilarious of them riding the jeep around. And getting stuck in a cemetary?! Sounds like something I did back in the day. :)

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    1. It was so awesome! I ate way too much and it was wonderful.

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  2. Omgsh. This is so my kind of party. Hot dogs. Barbie Jeeps. THAT CAKE.

    My birthday is in 20 days. I'm cordially inviting you to throw me that exact party. :)

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    1. Thanks! And here's a pre-happy birthday wish for you!

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  3. I say it all the time, but your family is so talented!! You guys ooze talent!!

    Her parties looked like a hit. I only like my hot dog grilled and I am not sure how I would feel about a pickle on a hot dog. But I am a firm believer in trying something before saying you don't like it. LOL!

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    1. Alice, you are too sweet.

      I was weary of the pickle on a hot dog and even more worried about cream cheese and bbq sauce but the combos came together perfectly! Try it, you must. (that sounded a little yoda-ish)

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  4. Such a cute birthday! P.s. that Git n Go cup is quite an antique! I LOVE it!
    Happy Birthday Sweet P!

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    1. Thanks! That Git n Go cup is a well used antique!

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  5. I'm a new reader! I don't know how I haven't been following you...I've read your sister's blog for years!

    Looks like a great birthday celebration! I LOVE the jeep! So fun!

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  6. Happy birthday to sweet P!
    The look on her face in the side-by-side pics of them cruising is just priceless. Love it!

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  7. Those are hilarious. I wish Sweet P was older because I am very, very afraid of the day my daughter gets a driver's license. I will totally support you if you refuse to let Sweet P be a passenger :)

    Of all the amazing hot dog creations there were, it is a bummer you only got a picture of Chris' heartache dog :)

    love you.

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    1. Yes, your daughter turning 16 before P does is a little troubling. Let's pray she's a good influence ;)

      I know about the hot dog pictures. We'll have to do it again so I can redeem myself.

      love you too :)

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  8. my word, what a perfect celebration for your darling girl! your cake work is amaze. and i almost want to like hot dogs from seeing yours :)

    and of course, LOVE the jeep. she's fancy now!! xo

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  9. The cake you made is so pretty! My husband wants to get our girl a jeep next year too... Just like daddy's!

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    1. Thanks, Candace! Yay for little girls and trucks :)

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  10. What sweet celebrations! The photos of Sweet P and Firecracker in the mini jeep are adorable :) Happy birthday to her!

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  11. I love the seer joy on her face as she drives the Jeep. Such happiness!

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