Pooped after the party
We celebrated Ingrid’s 5th birthday today at my sister Tana’s house here in California. Ingrid’s real birthday isn’t for another month but I knew she’d want her cousins at her party, and we’ll be on the road in August.
I planned the party yesterday and Andrew and I busted our butts today (got lots of help too). It was a Tinkerbell pool party. We had balloons, streamers, glitter, pool toys, and all of Ingrid’s favorite songs. I baked three 8-inch chocolate cakes and one cake in a bowl. Punched a hole with a cookie cutter in each cake and then stacked and frosted. Stuck a Tinkerbell doll in the middle and filled the hole. Then Andrew took over and smoothed my green frosting and piped beautiful lacy accents and bows. I love the way our cake turned out!
After Ingrid opened her presents, I reminded her to give everyone a hug. She turned to me and said: mommy I’m going to give you a hug too, because you worked hard to make me this party! She’s such a sweetie!
