When I asked Caroline what kind of birthday party she wanted this year without hesitation she exclaimed “a YELLOW party!” I wasn’t really sure how I was going to pull off a birthday party in our new house just a few weeks after moving in but I promised Matt (and myself) that I would keep things as simple as possible, which as you know is totally against my party planning style. But I did it! I did it! And despite getting rained out of our backyard as guests were arriving and moving everything inside last minute I am happy to report that this was my first party ever where I did not suffer a case of hostess neurosis on party day!
The birthday girl!
I grabbed a few dozen yellow cupcakes from the Harris Teeter and had pizza delivered just before guests arrived. Easy. Easy. Easy.
We had everything set up outside and ready to go for an outdoor party — food, booze, decorations, yard sprayed for mosquitoes, bounce house and more…and then a storm rolled in about 20 minutes after the guests arrived. Womp. Womp.
I picked up two bouquets of flowers from the farmers market for the table decor. Everything else we already had in my party bins that Matt thankfully agreed to dig through the garage to find!
Oh and someone got a little sidewalk chalk happy with all his extra free time he had while the kids napped.
Caroline’s best, best, best friend — Austin. He was her first friend at daycare at 3 months old and they have been inseparable since.
Facetiming with Grandma + Grandpa!
When the rain stops and you run outside for a Supper Club group photo!
Mimi + Grandad + Auntie Ann
Another fun party (and our FIRST in our new house) for the books!
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So cute! This is the first year my daughter (who is a month younger) hasn't had the same theme as Caroline! Haha We are doing Frozen theme this year since she is OBSESSED. I'm hoping to just grab some basic Frozen themed items from Walmart and Dollar Tree and call it a day.. we'll see if I can keep it reeled in! 🙂
What a great birthday party. I love that she asked for a yellow party!
How adorable!!! Yellow is my favorite color so I love this! Question for you…I currently planning my daughter's first birthday party and we've decided to take a note from your book and hire a photographer so we can just enjoy the party. Do you book the photographer for the entire party or just a couple hours? I'm trying to decide how long to book her for because for events she does an hourly rate.
Christina, you throw so pretty awesome parties. I love your new house. Hey, if you can email me and let me know how you like your patio furniture still, is it holding up? I don't want a table, I'd rather have a lounge area on the deck, but don't want to break the bank. thanks girl. [email protected]
I love the yellow theme! It's my favorite color–your gal has good taste!
Love love love this! The sidewalk chalk particularly cracked me up — I feel like our husbands are kindred spirits. Beautiful house, beautiful party! Looks like she had SUCH a blast, too!
Too cute. Happy 3rd birthday, Caroline!
Awe I love this – looks like such a fun & special time! You're a great Mom AND hostess!!
What a fun and simple party — the best kind in my opinion!
Looks like quite the lovely party! Wouldn't have even known you just moved from the looks of it!
mellow yellow… absolutely LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Love the yellow theme! Everything looks amazing, as usual! 🙂 Happy birthday Caroline!
What a gorgeous party friend, and you made it work so well inside too!! I love that little yellow birthday girl x
You are the hostess with the mostest!! Even when you aren't trying you throw an adorable party!!