Sonja's Third Birthday

Our little Cupcake turned three this week, her friends joined us at the park for an owl themed party.  Sadly, a few of our friends and family couldn't make it, so I'm sharing a few photos here for everyone to enjoy.

It was really bright, but surprisingly not that hot out!  

{above: thank you books for the kiddos and the #hashtag for instagram}

Owl details and a few facts about owls.

Husband took his sweet time showing up with ice, but I promise my guests were well hydrated.

My mom bought that tea towel, and I made the banner.

More table cloths from my mom, an owl mug from here, an owl cookie jar filled with trail mix from here, and caprese skewers with cupcake topper owls.

also on the menu; carrot, celery & cream cheese rolled sandwiches and peanut butter and jelly rolled sandwiches, pasta salad and veggies and hummus. 

Okay.  let me explain the limo.

For my sister in law's wedding we had a limo for the family so there would be a safe and classy way to get everyone home.  Sonja has been begging for a limo ride since the wedding and since no one is getting married or even hosting a major event anytime soon her Nonno rented this limo to pick up and drop off the birthday girl with her family.  She was so excited, I should have just gotten her this instead of the party!

Celebrating my birthing day with an ice cold glass of water.

Aunt Emily made these adorable owl cupcakes!

just a few of the guests.

I love that she's old enough for FRIENDS to come to her parties!

Vera keeping herself entertained.

A few of my favorite owls from the party.

cake from treehouse bakery {vegan}

Mouths full of cake!

More guests and a few gifts {even though I didn't want anyone to get her anything!}

Another one of her requested activities:

A pinata filled with CANDY! {owl pinata from Party City}

Actually, I filled it with chocolate, risky for a September birthday in Phoenix, but I bought tiny baskets for the kiddos and they were the only candy that would fit in them, so I FROZE them the night before, because you know, I'm the smartest.

And that was Sonja's third birthday party. Planning an owl party? I've got a whole inspiration board for you here. Next year? I'm thinking books!

-Jenn

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Caprese Skewers {using cupcake topper tooth picks}

For Sonja's birthday I wanted to use the basil from our garden so I decided to make Caprese Skewers and I found these adorable owl cupcake toppers {tooth picks} at Michael's Arts & Crafts of all places and here's a cute trick for anyone else planning an owl party or really any event with appetizers.

I picked SO much basil, washed it and assembled.

I started with a leaf closest to the owl so when they were done it looked like they were in a tree! 

then added a ball of mozzarella another leaf {I'm trying to use them up!} and an organic cherry or grape tomato! 

Aren't they adorable?!

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Speakweezy!

The Drinks.

 The Decor.

 The Birthday Boy making his drinks.

 I made these Peach, Asiago Cheese, Balsamic Reduction Pie Crust Tarts.

 Wayne made me a Tom Colin's for the first time.
Yes.

 Emily made these Mint Julep cupcakes with lots of bourbon.

 Husaband brought the cigars

 Posting for an instaphoto.

 Stephanie making some drinks with the Birthday Boy.

 Brothers.

 Birthday Boy and his Gal

Macey and Sam

 Macey's adorable headband

 Dain & Tammy

 Both the Birthday Boys.

Happy Birthday to You...

Sisters 

 Cheers!

and goodnight.

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