Oma-made Halloween Costumes

This year I didn't lift a finger creating Halloween costumes, but my mom really outdid herself making these BEAUTIFUL costumes.  D chose the Disney Rapunzel pattern that literally would have taken me years to sew.  It really is a beautiful dress (for a beautiful girl don't you think?)  I'm sad she will outgrow this costume!  Ike chose the musketeer pattern.  I was too impatient to get a good picture of the cape so you can't see how impressive it is.  Thanks Mom!!!!

Rainbow Birthday Party

I was so excited when D decided she wanted a rainbow party this year- it was so fun!  We looked at some party ideas online, but this cake sealed the deal for her.  Unfortunately my version of the cake was a bit of a disaster, but everything else came out pretty well.

Cake table (with sad, sad cake):  fabric is from Wal-mart and rainbow stripe party hats (and rainbow candles not pictured) from Target...

Table scape:  D LOVES to draw, color, and create all day long so this table was a no-brainer.  Simple butcher paper with crayons in votives for the birthday girl and guests to design their own table cloth...

 

Decor:  crepe paper streamer rainbow...

...rainbow balloons...

... rainbow paint chip garlands inspired by these at Kojo Designs (although I ended up making  mine differently- maybe I'll write up a tutorial soon?)  ...

Food:  Rainbow fruit and veggie tray...

...jello cups inspired from this post at Glorious Treats...

... and disaster cake.  D was thrilled with how it turned out and guests thought it tasted good, so I'm really trying to get over it and count it as a success...

Party attire:  Rainbow dress I made for D that she has yet to wear.  She opted for her very favorite Hello Kitty rainbow shirt instead.  Hopefully I can talk her into wearing this dress soon- before she grows out of it!