Two Infinity and Beyond - A Buzz Lightyear / Pizza Planet Second Birthday

Hey there princess!

My son recently turned two (how time flies!) and we threw him a super fun second birthday party. Right now, everything has been all about Toy Story, so "Two Infinity and Beyond seemed like the perfect theme!

I had my husband dress up like a Pizza Planet truck driver, and even bought custom boxes from Etsy so that it looked like he was bringing us pizza straight from the movie. In reality, he did a quick flip with some Dominos that he brought home, but this was such a fun way to connect the theme with the food. He was such a good sport!

I found these incredible balloons off of Etsy, and my mom sourced two Toy Story popcorn buckets (the alien is from Disney World and the vending machine one is from TokyoDisney). I think they were both really cool, and are also great keepsakes for Davy. 

She also got a M&M rocket vending machine from FAO Schwartz that was a huge hit! We have kept it in our kitchen, and it is safe to say that our M&M intake has really gone up. Paper plates, cups, and napkins all came from Amazon. 

Sometimes it's the simplest things that are the most fun! Pizza is such a crowd pleaser for everyone, and we had tons of fun just chatting and watching Toy Story on TV. I am so in love with these popcorn buckets that my mom found. I am using them as decoration in my son's room now and they are an endless source of joy! 

I got all of the tablecloths for this event from Target. The yellow and white ones are from three years ago, and the blue and green one is from this past summer. I made these watermelon jello cups with little google eyes glued to the outside of the cup so that they look like the green aliens from the movie. They were super cute! 

Can you tell I'm obsessed with the aliens? My mom made these amazing alien cookies using a Martha Stewart sugar cookie recipe from the late 80's. They were to die for!!! Also, if you look behind the cookie,   I put a bunch of green lanterns that I glued white eyeballs to in the background. They were all over the house! I loved them! 

I hope you enjoyed this peek at my little birthday celebration for my son. We had so much fun!

Sparkle on!

A Summer Birthday Party

Hey there princess!

Over the weekend, we were able to get together as a family to celebrate my mom's birthday. The afternoon was very festive, and incredibly fun! 

To get the party rolling, we all put on our swimming suits and jumped in my parents' pool. Their yard has an abundance of shade, which was perfect on this hot summer day. My sister put together this perfect fruit tray for while we were having fun, and my mom put on fun music (click here for her amazing bluetooth, waterproof speaker). It was the perfect picture of summertime relaxation. The tray pictured below is so cute (linked here) and has amazing pop-ins that you can change with the season (fish pop in here). Flamingo toothpicks can be found here, and you can click here for the green leaf ones!

Many years ago, my mom found these amazing metal flamingos on Ebay and they have been a constant companion to our home ever since (click here for a really close copy). They were such a fun touch to add to the kitchen decor! All of the fun pops of pink were perfect for my mom, who loves all things Palm Beach and Lilly Pulitzer.

As a fun little side snack, my sister decorated these fun ice cream sandwiches with multicolored flamingo sprinkles. If that isn't sweet enough, she also dipped Rice Krispy sandwiches in the same sprinkles. The older I get the harder I come down off of that sugar high, but I just couldn't help myself! I mean, my mom only has one birthday a year and it should be celebrated to its fullest.

I mean just look at how cute those little flamingo and pineapple sprinkles are! You can't really tell in this picture, but we are using another pop-out tray for the Rice Krispy treats (click here to see in all its glory). This was topped off with a little anchor pop-in which was super cute (click here for anchor)!

Like every party at our house, there was also a beautiful bouquet of flowers! I love these pink roses with baby's breath. They are perfect and girly and oh so happy!

Party food doesn't always have to be fancy, the most important thing is that it is fun and enjoyable for all of the guests present. For us - pizza is a crowd pleaser 100% of the time! We are lucky enough to have a Mellow Mushroom within a close driving distance to my parents' house. Any pizza is good, but Mellow Mushroom is great!

Before we knew it, it was time to open presents and blow out candles. This pink sprinkle cake is super cute, and if you can believe it - came from Walmart! It tasted amazing, and was tie dye on the inside! It was the perfect end to the perfect party. 

I am so thankful to have gotten to spend this weekend with my family celebrating a special milestone with my mom. Throwing parties isn't just about an excuse to be fancy and eat copious amounts of desert. For me, every party is an opportunity to make life-long memories with family and close friends.

What kinds of memories are you making during this time of social distancing? What are the most important elements in planning a party for you? I love sweet treats and fun themes!

Sparkle on!

Party in the USA

Hey there princess!

My family and I loved celebrating the 4th of July this past weekend. It was the perfect escape from all of the stresses of life - with work, and the world around us seeming so tumultuous - it was a real treat to sit back, stuff my face, and enjoy the fireworks. 

My little sister, Coco, started us off on a healthy note. She made these amazing strawberry, blueberry, and marshmallow kabobs set on this festive American flag platter. They were incredibly cute, and admittedly the only nutritious thing I ate that weekend. Big thanks to Coco for getting us to eat some fruit!

Next, my mom got the most amazing macaroons ever from a local place in Tomball called Indulge Bakery (click here for the website). My favorite flavors are Bomb Pop and Pop Rock! Look at how perfectly patriotic the colors are!

Coco set the table with some very festive flowers as well. I love all of the sweet little touches that come together to make a family meal special and memorable. Flowers are always so happy (especially these glitter-covered roses)!

Not ones to leave out the main dish - we got some amazing turkey and brisket from Bexar Barbecue in Tomball. Seriously - this meat was to die for. I have had the brisket before, but this was my first time with the turkey and I have to say I am in love. Forget the traditional 4th of July hot dogs - I say just go straight to the good stuff. Life is too short.

After lunch, we had tons of fun swimming in my parents' pool, and enjoying some fireworks. I am so incredibly thankful to be an American, and to live in the same city as my parents so that I can raid their refrigerator. 

If you want to see more of my 4th of July fun - hop on over to my Instagram (@heythrprincess) where I share all of my little adventures. 

I hope that y'all had a fun and safe 4th of July and I can't wait for the next adventure life throws at me! Let me know how y'all celebrated your Independence Day!