She threw a Pirate's & Pixie's party for her little girl

It all started with an idea...I wanted a way to have a fun Birthday party for Lily and not make it so girly that we could not include the boys too. Since she is really into the Disney Princesses so we started these themes with her 2nd Birthday she chose Belle

and Arial last year for her 3rd birthday

I was happy when she chose Tinkerbell for her 4th and that's how we decided to go with  a Pirates and Pixies theme.

I spent weeks searching images in Google and loading them into my Pinterest board for Lily's 4th birthday ideas. I really suggest you surf this awesome blog, Hostess with the Mostess that has tons of party ideas and amazing photos too for your next party!

So friends and family, enjoy this photo heavy recap of Lily's special day...

We served up some great treats

Toad stool pops

They were a big hit with the kids

Mat enjoyed grilling for the kids

And the kids were fans of his yummy grilled hot dogs

Each year I bake my kids birthday treat, this year we had some yummy pixie cupcakes

These cupcake decor are easy to create. Paste your stickers on acetate and cut them out. Use BBQ skewers and hot glue to add them to your cupcakes.


The boys loved their Pirate gear

And the girls looked darling in their home made tutu's

The Pirate booty table was a hit

And the Pixie table was lovely when the wind didn't blow everything over

Yes there were a few mishaps with the wind and thank goodness for packing tape

The jumper deflated with the kids inside but Scott had it under control and got them all out safely.

Lily's friends posed for a group photo to remember her day (from the left: Sophia, Annabelle, Kristiana, Zalie (baby) Lily, Lily's cousin Gavin, Karen, Bradley, Calvin and hiding in the back is Riley.

So many beautiful little Pixies

Our little Tinkerbell shined on her special day

We had so much fun with all our friends

I was so thankful my sweet friend Tami showed up early to help me set up

 

I love my family and celebrating these special moments together really is a gift.

Mombo was a big help and made sure no one was thristy. We love you Mombo!

Lily has been talking about her party for over a week now so I know I made an impression with all my planning to make her party fun for her. I have to admit I'm glad next year we're heading to Disneyland for her 5th. I think I need an extra year to recover...lol

But with all the planning, baking, creating banners, tutu's, decor and setting up...none of it would be worth it without the photos. I can never thank my friends Heidi and Monica enough for capturing Lily's special day through their eyes so I could have such beautiful photos to remember it all.

All of these beautiful photos posted today were taken by my friend Heidi {I so puffy heart you for these photos} This girl has the most beautiful heart and an amazing eye for photography.

You give me so much more than just your friendship Heidi. Thank you for sharing your family with ours on Lily's special day. I sure love those boys!

Well now...I think that's a wrap on my photo heavy party post.