A family affair normally doesn't require invites, but I just couldn't resist. It's hard to find invitations that incorporate cars and princesses, but these cute little cards from Hobby Lobby along with some 3D stickers did the trick quite nicely!
Once the invitations went out, all we had to do was await the arrival of one VIP--Very Important Princess!! Cousin Mimi came into town all the way from Washington, D. C.
Nana and Papa brought the blow up castle, perfect for princesses (and their brother!!).
And I found this fun car pinata at Target for $3! It was a huge hit!
Here's Walker sporting his Lightning McQueen shirt!
Look what Kathryn found!
Even after all the candy had fallen out, the kids still had fun taking turns hitting the pinata!
Enjoying more of the yummy candy!
Finally, dinner was served...
For the princess, chocolate covered mice, a nod to Cinderella's crafty little friends. And a vase filled with a rose (Beauty and the Beast) and jasmine (Alladin).
I loved the way these cute little graham cracker stop lights turned out!
And we can't forget the pasta salad made with Cars pasta!
Fun frozen strawberry treats in Little Mermaid cupcake holders...
And then it was present time!!! (Kathryn made a quick change into princess attire!)
A favorite gift, Woody from Toy Story.
And of course we had to have two cakes!
I love myself a theme, but I have to say a commercialized theme like this one is not my preference. But the kids LOVED it, right down to the last Ariel and Lightning McQueen. It was worth it, just to see them so excited!! And the best news is, we still have two more weeks of celebrating before they actually turn three!!As if anything could top such an extravagant affair, the real reason for all of the family gathering this past weekend was Matt's graduation. Five years have come and gone. Wow!!
I am so proud of Matt and all of the hard work he has put into the last five years. He works hard during the day only to come home and study hard at night. The Lord has been faithful to him and carried him and our family during the long hours and tough schedules. It is so hard to believe it is all coming to an end! It's such a blessing to see the Lord bringing to fruition all that Matt has worked so hard for.
Here are the eight graduates in Matt's class...
The graduation is a small family affair. Each year, at the end of the ceremony, one of the doctors gives an "award" to the child who misbehaves the most. It sounds embarassing, but it really is a fun "honor" to receive! Well, with my two and Cousin Mimi spread out in the very front of the room right next to the speaker's podium, there wasn't much guessing who was going to receive the award.
All three of them were presented awards (aka toys) for their "performance." I have to admit, I was very proud!
2 comments:
You actually did the Cars and Princess party! I remember you mentioning that that's what they really wanted. It looks like they had an absolute blast! And I almost didn't recognize them in Disney clothes! Glad yall had a wonderful weekend with family. Congrats to Matt too! We are going to miss yall so much!
We are so proud of Matt, and his wonderfully supportive wife as well!!! God planted a seed in you of great patience (while Matt was with his patients :-) that far surpasses what I think I could have handeled You graduated too! And I am literally counting the days until you are back in Birmingham. You tell Matt, Hill is already saying he wants a Star Wars party this year ON his birthday- so there is a them for you!
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