ZION turns 5!

We decided a few years ago that for Zion's 5th birthday, we would venture to Disney... Shortly after that decision, we made a family secret and set to planning. Because she had no idea, Zion set to party planning. She chose the theme (which was perfect) and was so excited to help mommy make 100+ hair bows.

I LOVE pink but I know that 90% of the parties I plan for her are pink so, we went for the original color combo - red, black, white and pops of yellow.

• Best Dressed

  The birthday girl, of course!

• Desserts

  - cupcakes - iced brownie bites - sugar cookies - birthday cake and cupcakes

• Activities / Games

  1. Decorated mommy-made bow holders 2. Decorated mirrors 3. Minnie Says (like Simon says) 4. Pin the Bow on the Minnie (like Pin the Tail on the Donkey) 5. Dance Contest (per the bday girl's request) 6. Pinata 7. Bow-tique shopping

• Budget

  Minus the bow buffet and outfit, it was a $250 party... The bow-tique was an estimated $200 in supplies and ribbon... Mostly things I already had and I made WAY too much for the number of guests!

• Party Favors

  Hair bows from the hair bow buffet

• Best Moment

  After the party, Zion gave me a huge hug and said it was the best birthday ever!

• What People Ate

  Hot Dog Buffet included all beef grilled hot dogs and all the fixin's (Pop-Pop's chili was a hit!). Mini and individual portions of the following: - Macaroni and cheese - Bow tie pasta salad (spinach, zesty Italian dressing, cherry tomatoes, and italian blend cheese - SO FRESH AND YUM!) - fruit salad - cheese and crackers - chips

• What People Drank

  Bow Berry punch (fruit punch)

• Funniest Moment

  During the dance contest, Zion started BBoy dancing!

• Hand Made Items

  - crystal-toed shoes - bday girl dress - bow holder crafts - Pin the Bow on the Minnie - Pinata - Minnie ears for guests - Hair bows for the buffet

• LuvThatLook

  Dress designer

  Quick delivery... I'm talkin' like less than a week for a custom embroidered dress!http://www.etsy.com/people/LuvThatLook

• Photo Designz

  Printables

  Has a $10 print-your-own pkg for everything! alphabet banners, food tags, cupcake tags, drink flags, candy bar wrappers, etc.http://www.etsy.com/shop/photodesignz

• Keepsakes By Christy

  Printables

  Stickers arrived in NO time!http://www.etsy.com/shop/keepsakesbychristy

• Two Southern Girls

  Baker

  baked 4 dozed TeenyTiny cookies for $18!http://www.etsy.com/shop/Twosoutherngirls