I am a BEAT lol.
I always forget how much work birthday parties are! We didn't have a huge turnout like we usually do so I kept things simple. We ordered some subs and all the sides... I made a yummy cheese ball with crackers (recipe to come soon!), spinach dip, chips, cookies, candy, veggie and fruit platters, etc. All the typical yummy party foods! I also tried a new cocktail meatball recipe but.. eh.. not a good one! lol.
I don't have very many photos to share. I would be a HORRIBLE event photographer.. once everyone arrived I stopped taking photos and was in la-la land.. I go there often, actually... lol. I am really hoping my mom got some good photos. She took pictures of all the gift opening, candle blowing, etc. Heck.. I didn't even get pictures of Austin! (because my mom took some..).. well, just one.. which is posted below.
We all had a nice time though!.. Some of Ryan's family came that we don't get to see much of.. so that was nice! (Waves hello to Nancy and Dana.. 'cause I know they are reading!)
Anyhow.. on to the pictures!
The birthday boy! LOL! He likes to get himself dressed. He changed his pants, put Autumn's slippers on and Ryan's hat.
The cupcakes I made :) The orange thing on top is suppose to be a crater.. I should have done it grey to match the cake though.
The cake I made.. I am not 100% thrilled with it though.. Austin loved it! He kept calling it a cookie. And when he saw it he said, "Mmm nice cookie, mama" in his little Austin baby voice. Sooo sweet!
The gift table.. which ended up overflowing to the chairs next to it lol. He got tons of cars with some Spongebob thrown in so he is thrilled!
I printed the aliens/rocket/spaceship out to decorate with. The bucket has goodie bags and then everyone got some crayons. I just filled the goodie bags with candy.. because that's all the kiddos really care about anyways, right? lol.
We bought the balloons and filled them with a helium tank we bought.. it's cheaper that way :)
Another cupcake shot.. cuteness!
I added the black and the 'rocks' to the craters.. which made me like it a little more.. It looked kinda plain without those little details.
I printed and cut out a bunch of stars and hung them around with clear fishing line. :) It was cute.. cruddy picture.. they were bright yellow.. although those other two stars look white lol.
I had ordered some star confetti from Etsy.. but the color was more gold and not yellow.. so.. I bought myself a star punch and made my own! The stars on the plate are candy I made. Easy peasy! Will share the 'recipe' soon :)
The food table. There were stars hanging above the table that you can't see. I also had a planet on the wall. Like I mentioned before.. we had tons of yummy food that I didn't get pictures of lol.
The windows looked like this.. I didn't get pictures of all of them though.
I had all sorts of others lovely ideas.. I just ran out of time.. I still have a half finished birthday banner I was custom making just sitting here.. ah well.
That's about it! Hope you enjoyed! And to those that came to his party, thanks a bunch!!!! :)
Until next time!
People always ask me, "Is there anything you don't do?" and I like to reply with, "Well.. I don't eat peas"... joking of course. There is PLEANTY of things I can't do... and I may not do everything perfect.. but I do enjoy sharing and that is what this blog is for.. for me to share the things I do. I may not always explain things all that well.. and I am the typo queen. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you check back in often! -Tamara
way to go girly, it looks great!
Posted by: Manisha | 01/17/2010 at 04:02 PM
Tamara,
Thanks for doing such a beautiful birthday party for Austin everything was just perfect. To see Austin smile from ear to ear made us all feel good. We really enjoyed spending the time with you and the family in Tehachapi. Love ya bunches, Mom T
Posted by: Dorothy Tripodi | 01/17/2010 at 06:37 PM
So cute Tamara! Its perfect! I don't think I've seen an updated pic of Austin in awhile. He's so big! *sniff* I can't wait for April to see what you have cooked up for Autumn's bday!!!
Posted by: Gina | 01/17/2010 at 07:30 PM
Oh yeah the craters turned out perfect! :)
Posted by: Gina | 01/17/2010 at 07:30 PM
That cake is adorable! Seriously, seriously cute.
Posted by: Eva Rose | 01/17/2010 at 11:18 PM
Everything turned out SO cute!! I'm getting great ideas for my sons birthday in February!!
[Found you via GF...don't want you to think I'm some crazy ass stalker, LOL!!]
Posted by: Annalee | 01/18/2010 at 08:38 AM
Looks like an awesome party Tamara! Such perfect details!
Posted by: Lee-Ann | 01/18/2010 at 07:28 PM
Everything looks awesome!!! Great job!
Posted by: Stephanie Klenzing | 01/19/2010 at 08:26 AM
Austin’s Party was Perfect, again you out did yourself.
I know you get tired of me saying how talented you are but, I call it as I see it. I have yet to see you do something and not do it well. Whether it’s your photography, sewing, cooking, or baking you love what you do and it shows. We all had a great time.
Love Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | 01/26/2010 at 12:04 PM