I'm quickly becoming a fan of family parties. They are small, intimate and don't cost that much money.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to throw parties, but in our state of economic tightness, it just doesn't seem a huge priority to pull out all the stops.
So today we celebrated Dave's 35th birthday with a small, family birthday. Eloise and I made Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes for dessert and I made Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup and garlic bread. The girls had a great time blowing out the candles and singing happy birthday. And of course, Dave had a great time lounging on the couch watching the Super Bowl.
For the next birthday, which is Lily's at the end of the month, I think I may pull out some decorations to add a bit more flair to it all.
All in all, I think I'm sold on the family party. Next time, I need to remember my camera.
5 comments:
cute cute, we love the small family parties too. I have a friend who let her kids have a friends party every other year and then a family party every other year - I like that idea. love you
cute cute, we love the small family parties too. I have a friend who let her kids have a friends party every other year and then a family party every other year - I like that idea. love you
those cupcakes have made an appearance at every birthday party in our family since I was about 9 or 10! ALL TIME FAVORITE!!!
We, too, do the every other year big party. Although this past year, with skipping a year with Tyler, happened to hit Jessica AND Isaac's party years!! TERRIBLE TERRIBLE!!!
Yeah for finding a new love in being minimal!! You rock!
happy birthday daddy :)
i love little family parties too - especially ones with chocolate cream cheese cupcakes!!
Fun! I love the shirts the girls are wearing in the picture.
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