Kathryn's 4



The end of June my baby turned 4.  And all the sassiness that comes with 4 showed up as well. She wanted a Strawberry Shortcake party and lots of friends.  Nana & Granddad, Grandma & Grandpa, and Aunt Elisha, Uncle Jonathan, Caleb, Esther & Anna were also able to party with us. 

 

I was cheap and took my own photos.  I did edit them before they were printed, but I couldn't find the edited versions to show you.  Here are a few of the raw ones.

 

 

 

There is a farmer's stand a couple of miles away with what is (usually anyway, not necessarily this time) really good corn.  Granddad taught Andrew how to shuck it.  Looking back this may be a very useful skill in light of our up-coming move.

 

Kathryn & Nana made the party favors.  We hid little strawberry plants inside of the berries.  Kathryn is adding seeds.

 

Pre-celebration-keep-the-kiddos-entertained with color-it-yourself-magnets.

 

Strawberry Lemonade cupcakes with strawberry lemonade icing.  Oh my, they are good. You can find the recipe here (you'll thank me later). Aunt Elisha used candy melts and made the strawberries for the cupcakes and the wording for her cake. I had seen that you place a piece of wax paper over wording or an image to trace.  Then just peel when dried.  It makes writing names & words on cakes so much simpler!

 

Table spread.  The fruit water was a big hit!

 

Party guests :)

 

Being the crafty mommy that I claim to be, instead of spending all that money on a pinata, I made my own.  I was going to show you how I did it, but I've neglected that post on my craft blog.  (*shakes head*) I spent a few days (and about 10 glue sticks) to get this really pretty.  Loaded it up the morning of the party.  Brought it out. Went to flip it upside down to hold it up for the kids to pull the strings.  And the bottom fell open without being touched.  Didn't get enough tape on it. 

 

 

So I just shook the rest of the goodies out.  The kids didn't care.  Oh well.  I'll know for next time.

 

Nana kisses for the birthday girl :)