Happy Birthday Parties!

(#1 of a 6 part series on birthdays)

One of the absolute joys in my life is making my daughter's special day even more special. Every year we throw her a birthday party, something that I start planning for in December until her birth month, April. LOL!

We've had a couple of themes through the years depending on her current interests. Except on her first year, I picked the panda theme which is cute and can be an Asian theme as well.

Centerpiece was a small lantern, mini panda plush and a bamboo plant that guests can take home.

Yummy cupcake tower, cupcakes were a gift from one of her Ninangs.

Panda pound cake made by her Lola and the chocolate ganache cake made by another Lola! So yummy!

Lollipops in theme colors of black, white and hot pink!

She slept and missed a lot of things during the party, but she enjoyed it a lot when she woke up. We did the usual cake smash (cupcake smash in our case), blowing of the candle and opening her presents. Time really flew by, she is turning 6 soon! :)

Panda-monium!

Last Friday, I finally had the chance to go to Carter's brick and mortar store to get the onesie set I've been eyeing since the start of the 50% Off Baby Sale. Besides special occasion dresses, I rarely buy the kid any clothing because she has tons, all gifts. And with her 1st birthday coming up, I really don't have any business shopping for anything. But I couldn't resist! This set has been sitting in my online cart for 2 weeks now and I just don't have it in me to pay $6 for shipping when I can just trek to the store and buy it myself. And that I did last Friday. Thank goodness because it was almost gone in the size I wanted which was 18 months...more room to grow and perfect size for next fall! (spoken like a true Mommy eh?)

It's pandamonium in this household because of the party theme. I can't help it, pandas are so darn cute! :)