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@Mrs. Blue: That looks great!! I want a piece like right now.

@Mrs. Blue: Try a cream cheese one. Either way you decorated the outside of the cake great!

That looks DELICIOUS

@mrs. blue try Swiss Meringue Buttercream! it's the perfect frosting. Not too sweet and it makes PLENTY: http://sweetapolita.com/2011/04/swiss-meringue-buttercream-demystified/

OMG - I just counted the YES Rsvp's so far and we're at 62 including kids! Eek! And most of our family didn't even RSVP, so... I'm thinking some people will flake out and not show up right? Especially when kids and people are always sick? lol

I think the clubhouse said 40-50 people, but I think a dozen extra wouldn't be a problem and people come and go at different times? Lots of "I think" I know.

We haven't sent out the invites but the party isn't until mid-March and I actually am hoping that some people won't be able to come because we are inviting more than we can fit in our house! Yikes! It's the weekend before spring break though so we think some people will be going out of town. I think if we wait to send the invites, more people might have plans already. (That sounds terrible but... I can't fit everyone! I mean, everyone we know has at least 2 kids and that adds up fast! We were the last of our friends and family to have kids so everyone is excited for little man's b-day and I wouldn't want to leave anyone out!)

@blackbird: Perfect! I'm going to try it on my practice run of the whole shebang.

@Mrs. Blue: That cake looks delicious!

@shopaholic: Wow that's a lot of people!!

I feel really unorganised over here after reading what everyone else has been up to. Am having a party planning sesh on Friday though with my friend who is doing the cake so I should be able to get more done after that. I should start buying supplies to make the decorations at least. Haha

@shopaholic: This is why we are going to just family. 40+ with just family. I am still super bummed by it.
@blackbird: I might have to try that. Only I don't have a whisk attachment for the mixer.....Have you frozen it before?
@travellingbee: I am just praying it is going to be nice out here so we can use our huge deck instead of everyone in our living room which isn't that big.

@blackbird: It says use the whisk for the first part and then switch to the paddle. Good to know. I will try it!

@smurfette, oh crap you're right, for the egg white whipping part. I forgot about that. You could just use a hand beater. Do you have a hand mixer? it will take longer but it will work!

I started on the tutus for the little girls attending the party last night. Ridiculous - I stayed up until almost 2am and finished 3. But I can already tell I'm going to love seeing all the girls in their tutus!

Booked our cake/dessert lady and just ordered a ton of cute paper straws!

@smurfette: the invites sound so cute! I love washi tape and stars and glitter!

@shopaholic: Tutus? That's amazing! You will have to share some pics!

Ok so I wasn't originally going to do any favors since there won't be that many kids coming... and I probably shouldn't but now I kind of want to do a little something because it would be so cute. I don't know what would be good though - maybe just a cookie or something - I could do a letter shaped ones and put them in little bags. Any other simple/inexpensive ideas to go with our alphabet theme?

PS: I think pinterest is evil. I am realizing it is a very good thing that it did not exist while I was wedding planning.

@Smurfette: Ooh good ideas! Maybe I'll check out Trader Joe's since that would be super easy!

@shopaholic: I am a sucker for a tutu. That party is going to be perfect. Are you doing anything for the boys?

@dojo: I love the favor boxes smurfette suggested! The alphabet magnet letters are super cheap at Target. They're with the utensils.

I can't believe Sadie's party is in 2 days! And. I have an enormous zit on my chin, go figure. I hope it goes away before I have to be in a bunch of pictures!

@Smurfette: @dojo: @photojane: Thanks ladies! I totally need IDEAS for the boys! A bow tie would be easy - but seems really out of place for a Carnaval theme. I'm thinking some mardi gras beads and tambourines for them? Or any other suggestions?

@dojo: Seriously! SO glad there wasn't Pinterest when I was getting married too! lol! I saw someone posted on IG the other day the wooden letter magnets on a fridge. Looked really fun and cute!

@photojane: omg! Sadie's party is in 2 days?!?! Wow! Good luck mama!

P.S. Our 1 year photoshoot/cake smash photographer wrote me today saying that they have to move out of state suddenly and she's sorry she can't do our pics anymore. I guess it was for her DH's job. But waaah! She was the most reasonable priced I could find and I've loved our last 2 sessions with her.

@photojane: Did you try Windex? It worked in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, haha! Also toothpaste will dry it out.
I can't wait to see pictures on IG from Sadies's party.

@shopaholic: Bummer about the photographer! Bow ties would be cute. Or what about some kind of crazy hat? Or a mask?

I started buying stuff this past weekend- I just keep buying stuff for goodie bags! Whoops- looks like they will be fun!

Is anyone having their party not at their home? I need ideas for games to play since we are having his party at my work (dance studio) and there are no toys to play with! I was thinking- pin the head on the caterpillar, maybe a craft station with play dough to make caterpillars or egg cartons to make caterpillars? I dunno-we have kids of all ages invited- from 1 yr olds to 12 year olds....

I have to take a picture of the invitation I made- and see if you ladies approve!

What are the dates of a your parties? Ours is March 15th.

@travellingbee: Our neighbors have a bounce house. I told DH we should see if we can borrow it, only we haven't ever talked to them since we moved in a year ago. I can't decide if we are going to have anything. I don't have room for a craft, unless it is really nice out. Since it is just family, I figure they can just play. I will probably get some bubbles, balls, etc for them to play without side. Cause I am hoping and praying the weather is nice.

Our party is March 15th!

@Smurfette: Good idea about the tossing game. Urg Pintrest and I have a love hate relationship.... my party will never looks as cool as those parties do!