I found some great graphics up a pug and a cat online, edited them to make them look more like Gwyneth's favorite puppy and kitty cat, designed and printed the invitations, made some envelopes out of construction paper, Tricia addressed each envelope with crayon, and hand delivered the invites (we actually got sidetracked by all of the medical appointments and ended up having to email a few invites instead).
Gwyneth's uncle Ramon and cousin Evaine, and several other guests, showed up dressed for the theme.
We served puppy chow (recipe here) and kitty food (goldfish).
The older kids had lots of fun coloring, including cousin Josh.
Everyone went home with a "doggy bag".
My mom and I decorated cupcakes...
...which Gwyneth greatly enjoyed.
Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us! I'm already making plans for next year!Nate
Completely priceless!
ReplyDeleteAll the kids had a great time! It was fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteWOW! How absolutely adorable! I am impressed with the amount of thought you put into the party! My hubby has NO INTEREST at all in helping me to plan my girls bday parties. I am glad about that because I LOVE BIRTHDAY PARTIES!! Another year to celebrate having our little ones with us makes it all the better!! I give you 2 paws up! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin' cute!!!!! Oh, my gosh....just too adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party...but I have to say, the Meka cupcake is absolutely AMAZING! Can you come to Hawaii and design the cupcakes at the next party I have? :-)
ReplyDeletecute cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteshe is precious I can't believe you little miracle is 2!!! Congrats:)
ReplyDeleteOh I love the last picture so much!
ReplyDeleteAww...could she be any cuter?!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a neat party idea. She definitely looked like she enjoyed that cupcake :) You did a great job on the cupcakes. Can't wait to see what you have in store for next year.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely Nate, you did a great job there.
ReplyDeleteLove to all
Rachaelx
You did a great job! Love the puppy cakes. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat great fun you all had!!
ReplyDeleteLove to all.
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing these photos!! ADORABLE! great theme idea also!
ReplyDeleteLong time reader first time commenter. The cupcakes looked awesome. Love the pictures of Gwenyth. Everything looked wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJE
I love that last picture of Gwyneth - Adorable! Looks like it was a great party. The cupcakes look great - very creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great party planner you are! Gwyneth is just too darn cute! Looks like it was a great time.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome party!! simple is often the awesomest!! The theme was so cool! =]
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool party, Gwyneth was loving that cupcake , good job on planning the party ,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!! Great - my youngest is turning 3 in a couple of weeks. Now I feel like I have to plan something. LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat!?!? You let your daughter have a sugar-loaded cupcake at her birthday pary?!?!? You should be ashamed!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding! Loved the theme! Looks like everyone had a blast!
Stacey
You did a great job decorating those cupcakes. They were really cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great party theme!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE planning my kids birthday parties and I must say, your party was soooo adorable! I really admire your talent on those cupcakes. Love them.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! The HAND picture...the cupcakes...the invites...OH MY!
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes belong on Bakerella.
Wow...pretty impressive, Daddy. Any chance I could talk you into planning our next party...and then decorating the cupcakes, too?
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Gwyn's party looks so fun! I love the design on the cupcakes... puppies and kitty cats, so cute! :-) Now you have me wondering what next year's theme will be!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute theme!!! I might have to steal this one.
ReplyDeleteThat's alot of sugar:)
ReplyDeleteAmy Anderson
PERFECTION!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe cutest thing I have ever seen! I am talking about the profile picture with the palm of her hand showing and the frosting on the nose. Just darling!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great party idea! Looks like Gwyneth approved as well! Glad she had such a happy birthday!
ReplyDeletehow precious!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes were terrific!!! You and your mom did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the party was a complete success, congrats.
Looks like a hot dogity time.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the photo of Gwyneth's profile with her thumb in her mouth. It reminds me of an ultrasound picture.
I'm a bit of a party planner. That's a clever theme. I started off simple when my kids were small but last year my oldest turned 8 and we threw a Harry Potter party that got a little out of control. All I can say is look out, or one day you might be doing the same thing. http://myharrypotterparty.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteReally Really Adorable!!!
ReplyDeletehaaa! I LOOOVE the pug cupcakes!! Gwen is looking like such a little lady!
ReplyDeleteI loved these pictures! What a great idea for a theme too. Wish my little boy was a "little" boy again so I could have such a cute party! haha
ReplyDeleteI love that you did something that was simple and beautiful - and incorporated something she loves. She is gorgeous! Happy Birthday sweet girl!
ReplyDeletePS How long did it take her to eat that cupcake? heehee!
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