Sunday, August 08, 2010
Two years ago today my darling Eisley was born! Above is the party invite, which I got here. Today was Eisley's Carnival - to celebrate...
Two years ago today my darling Eisley was born!
Above is the party invite, which I got here.
Today was Eisley's Carnival - to celebrate her 2nd birthday! Over 30 of our dearest friends & family were there to help us celebrate.
Kiddos got a bag for holding their treats, with a balloon to decorate.
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Games were set up, at which they could win prizes:
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Ring Toss prize was a "pet fish", or a gold fish toy in glycerin soap!
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Spin-A-Prize treats included one of the following:
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From the Duck Pond game they won a gumball machine.
A fortune telling booth -
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- kids got a fortune cookie & mood fish.
The "Tattoo Parlor", with temporary tattoos!
And finally, we put up a photo booth! Complete with photo props.
Belle, our adorable neighbor:
Moriah, Ayla, & Indy - Eisley's cousins:
Peter & Angela - Eisley's godparents:
Friends Dalley & Aaron, expecting their own precious daughter next month!
For background music, I got this old timey carousel music on Amazon! Justin said it would drive him crazy, but it added so much to the atmosphere.![](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XTzX7NUBjh0/TF-HalKN10I/AAAAAAAAHSQ/JGhT7lzUcL4/s400/61wUEBBZ1lL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)
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Here is the carousel cake I made Eisley! It was made from chocolate cake, buttercream, marshmallow fondant, royal icing, and color flow horses I piped myself.
Cotton candy & animal crackers
Peanuts!
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Piggy Pie:
Popcorn!
Circus peanuts, served on a ferris wheel.
We made about 35 caramel apples, and they were a hit.
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The Birthday Girl totally pigged out on peanut M&Ms.
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Eisley LOVED opening presents!
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Both of her Great Grandmothers were there, which was really special
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Happy Birthday Eisley! We love you so much, we hope your party was special for you, it was for us.
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PS - Family & friends, I'd love some better pics of Eisley & guests if you have them!
Also - I wish I could take credit for all the ideas, but many of them came from these AMAZING carnival parties at Kara's Party Ideas & Under the Table and Dreaming.
6 comments
you must be one exhausted mama! Wow! I love the cake and the refreshments! Good job Heather!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fabulous time! I think you should freelance as a party planner.
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful party and a wonderful day. Thank you so much for inviting us..it was awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness. I can only aspire to one day have a birthday party that is this colorful, fun, and full of sugary-sticky goodness!
ReplyDeleteIs it okay now to write my blog about the amazing party? I wanted to wait until you did yours.
ReplyDeleteI'm flattered! Thank you & go for it!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you have to say for yourself?