We have come a long way since we had Miss K’s very first birthday party 12 years ago. We had just been home about a month and a half. She was just getting settled. We marked the occassion by celebrating with our friends and their kids with an animal theme birthday party. This year sees her much more grown up but no less special to us.
The theme for her party was not animals but all things Japanese and pink. But I am getting ahead of myself. She marked her actual birthday with smaller celebrations with friends at school and skating before being taken out for pho by her dad. Then we had some green tea and red bean cake at home before presents. I can honestly say that the pillow Miss E sewed specially for her was her favourite gift of the evening.
The next day, I treated the girls to the Unicorn Frappucino. How magical! Since then I have found a recipe for a similar layered milkshake made with real fruit. It looks similar and I can’t wait to give it a try. Certainly much healthier and what a great way to sneak in more servings of fruit.
Today was her All thing Japanese party. She commissioned her sister to help paint some cherry blossoms and colour artwork to decorate the walls while I was asked to get pink supplies. She contributed some of her kawaii cuties. We made little take out boxes for the loot bags (I mean, a bit over board but it is likely the last mommy thrown party). The event began with sushi hand picked by Katrine. Then an anime movie followed by a variety of Japanese treats (okay, the Brownies were not Japanese but we did need to have something main stream) and gifts. She had a great time hanging out with her friends.
Elspeth? Well she got to spend all afternoon with Baba. They went for their own sushi and then hit three different parks before stopping at Cosmo to check out 1/2 size guitars. Yup, she has been given the green light to look for a guitar. Soon it will be good bye ukulele!
