Babydoll Birthday Party

Back several weeks ago, Kennedy was driving me up the wall asking questions. One question that sparked a conversation and a brilliantly fun idea was, "Mom, when did we go to New York?" Irritated and short on patience, I said, "about this time last year". Her eyes lit up and she said, "Mom, my American Doll is one year old! We need to have a birthday party!" And the idea was born...

We went to the store and bought a cake mix and some icing. "Grandma" quickly called the other young moms to invite them over for the party that afternoon. Each mom (and one dad) brought her own baby to the party. While the babies enjoyed playtime in the kitchen floor,



the kids did this

and this

AND...the "Grandmas" had a much needed chat fest in the living room. Maybe we should've been keeping a closer eye on the cupcake festivities. Between six kiddos, they ate 17 cupcakes and applied about 8 dessert tattoos each. (Jessica, notice kennedy's bow and headband in the middle picture. Our kiddos have a lot in common!)

For the kids it was great fun..."planning" the party and they even got to practice reading and measuring when they made the cupcakes without my help. For me it cost $2 for the cake mix and icing and provided a couple of hours to visit with two of my dearest friends.