Looking for a theme for our oldest birthday child, we decided on a "Little House on the Prairie" birthday party. I'm not much of a specialist in any particular area, so experimentation is the name of the game - especially when it comes to cake making and decorating! (The links take you to past attempts). But we did have fun between the peanut butter puffs, butter cream icing, and pretzels!
Some arrived dressed for the occasion, braids and all!
I had scoured the internet for "Little House Paper-dolls", but to no avail! I decided to set my own hand at making my own, and they actually turned out nicer than what I did come across online. So, once I can scan it, and make it into a down-loadable pdf file, I'll make it available for a free download on my blog, for those interested!
We made butter, by shaking up 35% cream, in a mason jar. (Alot of shaking, while the adults helped). They scrubbed and washed some (clean) cloth diapers on an old fashioned wash board. Coloured their paper-dolls. Ate cake. Played. Watched and episode of Little House on the Prairie. Opened gifts.
And finished off sporting their new "Dear-Friend-Kelly-Made" Bonnets! (Thank-you, Thank-you Kelly!) Once her website is up and running - I will link to her dear handmades!
We didn't send them home with treat bags, partially because I'm not a huge fan. Nope, instead each pioneer girl left with her paper-doll, some butter and a bonnet.
Seven on the seventh! Bonne Fete Ma Belle, my extra set of arms, the other little mother!
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Well Done PJ! Happy birthday to the young Miss from all of us.
ReplyDeleteYou are inspiring! Four littles to keep up with, one a newborn and you pull this off. Wow - what a blessing this must have been to the birthday girl.
ReplyDeleteCamile
What a GREAT idea! Is it ok if I borrow it? I have a SUPER obsessed with Little House daughter. And I LOVE this idea! Oh, and THANK you for your long comment. Never apologize for comment length. It was JUST what I needed to read tonight, and I hope someone else reads it and is blessed too. Love the story of Israel's name too. That is soooo neat.
ReplyDeleteOh how cool! I love everything about this cool party.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful. blessings, amy
ReplyDeleteSo jealous! It looks like a wonderful time was had by all. Love the activities you chose. And of course, our family loved the Little House Series - the boys want to do it again! Less scary than our present choice. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and that we can soon meet little Izzy! (Maybe you're not crazy about that nickname! Dunno...)
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Tammy
finally the holidays visiting has slowed down long enough for me to get some computer time. I wanted to let you know that the girls had a wonderful time at the party. The bonnets, etc were a delightful surprise too! Thank you so much for the invite and looking forward to meeting up with you in the new year. PS, Jadyn was so smitten with Israel, now she thinks we need a new baby in the family, lol. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm reading the Little House series to my 6 year old and he declares every time that we read it that it's his most favourite book in the world! Absolutely wonderful work on the dolls, PJ!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I love it!! I currently have 2 boys, and they like Little House...though probably not to this extent. ha, ha. We do use it in our schooling, though. But this is the cutest birthday ever! :)
ReplyDeletedoesn't every homeschooling little girl eventually have a Little House birthday??!! We adore that series.... along with generations of readers!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most amazing birthday party I've ever seen! Fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - I finally am able to reply to comments.
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