Cooking Party

Since our little Boo Chef is so into cooking, and Auntie Karen got her a cookbook for Christmas I thought it would be perfect to have a cooking party for her birthday! 

I tried to talk her into having it on the weekend, but she said, “Mama, we just HAVE to have my party on my birthday or it won’t be my birthday party!”  So I figured whether it was a Sunday night or Monday didn’t matter too much since we planned for it to be done by 7:30.

She ended up having 9 friends come (one was sick).  I had bought chef hats and aprons online and then borrowed some fabric and heat n’ bond from Noni so I could put each child’s initial on the apron.  They turned out pretty cute.

I figured I’d better get a picture at the beginning while they were still clean! :)

We split into groups.  Pizza was first for Boo.  I just bought some pre-made crusts and had bowls of toppings for them to choose from.  They had a great time designing their personal pizzas!

Fruit salad was the other station.  They each got to cut up bananas and strawberries, and then add grapes and blueberries.

I was pleasantly surprised by how well everyone did!  Even the littlest ones were really into it and did a great job!

I loved how unique their pizzas turned out.  One little girl did a happy face on hers. :)

We let them go play while the pizzas cooked and then they sat down to try their creations.  I was surprised with how well they ate!  Usually at parties they sit for 2.5 minutes and then dash off again, but they sat there for a long time and ate up.  Maybe because they had made it themselves?

Boo Bear was SOO happy and said, “It’s my best birthday EVER!”

I was really glad she had such a good time because I have observed that at most parties the birthday kid gets overwhelmed and doesn’t have as much fun as their friends.  Not this time.  I think she had more fun than anyone!

We got pictures of some of the littlest guests.  So cute!

After they were finished eating I brought them each a cupcake and then let them choose their frosting color.  I squirted some frosting on their cupcake and let them spread it out.  Then I went around and put sprinkles on their plates and let them decorate their cupcakes.

Once everyone had one we brought out the big cake.  Happy Birthday to you…

Make a wish!

Happy purple and blue smiles!

Noni kept Peanut occupied during most of the party so I could help the kiddos (thanks Noni!). 

She got to eat a cupcake even though she barely touched her pizza. 

After dinner the kids ran off to play upstairs and I found Papa and the birthday girl dancing in the living room. :)

Pictures with the birthday girl!

We called them all back down again to open presents.

She got so many fun things!

A kite, books, stuffed animals, a Gigi movie, a craft tub, an Aquadoodle, mini Princesses, a Barbie, dance stuff, a sticker set, and a bunch more I am probably missing.  She was opening so fast I wasn’t able to write things down. 

Peanut confiscated a bag.  She thought she was pretty funny. :)

Birthday money from Pawpaw and Nana!  Looks like a trip to Target is in our future!

Daddy had recently found a Rapunzel Lego tower!  I don’t think they are excited about it…

What a fun party!  The birthday girl had a blast and fun was had by all.

And now we have a big grown-up 4 year old girl!

Thanks for all the wonderful presents everyone!!!