Our house was astir with pre-birthday chatter for weeks prior to the big day, but I couldn't seem to decide how to best celebrate. Then, when the right idea struck, it was oh-so-obvious. What was the perfect party for the little girl whose world revolves around Sofia the First, high heels, yipschticks (that's lipstick for those who don't speak Murp), and fancy dresses? A Perfect Princess (Pretend) Pajama Party, of course! Once I had the theme down and made a quick browse of Pinterest, my (and my super talented hubby's) creative wheels started turning on creating the perfect party for our prissy one.
Murphy's actual birthday fell on Thursday.
Her breakfast request? An entire Trader Joe's pretzel loaf for herself.
{With candles, of course.}
She celebrated with her school friends by sharing chocolate chip cookies
and came home wearing a crown
(which, for Murphy, is pretty much no different that any other day.)
Lindsay had some time off the week leading up to the party which worked out perfectly as he planned to put his hands to work on the most proper princess abode. Here's a little peek at his work in progress:
While he was busy working with saws and hammers, I used the week leading up to the party to make many, many Target runs, prep for the art projects, and get a clear mental picture of how I envisioned things would look on the party day. I planned to keep the food simple and focus most of my planning on decor and activities. When Friday {PARTY DAY!} arrived, I was excited to see how the Princess Party vision I'd had would come to fruition.
We completely cleared out a room
and transformed it into a Pretty Princess Parlor.
Hair station.
Complete with hair chalk and glitter hair spray.
Make-up: a zillion shades of eye shadow, fairy dust for cheeks, and yipschticks.
Tootsie and finger painting and bedazzling.
Pink Treat Station.
Tasty Edible Art almond flavored cupcakes with buttercream icing.
The guests sipped princess punch which I served in plastic cups with lids
I added a little magic wand slipped in with the straws for a princess-y touch.
Princess Party Favor Bags.
Included a tiara and a bracelet. The Princesses added their art projects, too.
Once everything in the house castle was set, King Daddy prepared the guests' entry way...
Murphy's Magnificent Princess Castle.
{Complete with drawbridge, moat, and ivy.}
Happily waiting for the party guests.
Not-so-happily waiting.
{Ahhh, life with Murph.}
Even had time to snap a quick pic of all three!
Princesses Eloise and Leighton arrived right on time.
(And Murphy had already changed back into her Black Swan attire.)
Pajama-clad Princess Eve wanted to 'pose' on the drawbridge,
while little sis, Princess Liza, peeked out from inside.
Pajama Party Princesses.
Group shot.
Once all the princesses had arrived, we headed inside Murphy's palace to commence the festivities. I gave the girlies a rundown of the evening's agenda and handed each of them a Princess Punch Card that would help them keep track of all the royal activities.
Card stock and a cut glitter ribbon to wear around the neck.
Adorned in the bottom corner with a princess-y photo sticker.
The Princess Parlor was a first stop for several of the princesses.
Princess Carter began with an Orbeez tootsie soak.
Leighton chose fun make-up colors and pink hair chalk.
Sizing up the Mirrored Murphy.
Princess Pookie getting a 'punch' between activities.
Busy artists hard at work designing their
Perfect Princess Paper Dolls.
Miss Liza proudly displaying her finished product.
Magic wand decorating.
Busy little birthday girl.
Once the princesses had completed all their princess-y tasks, they worked up quite an appetite. We took a break for pizza and punch.
Caught our tutu clad Princess Helpers
getting fancy themselves while the minies filled their tummies.
The birthday girl had been patient, but she was getting pretty antsy to dive into the cupcakes. After a serenade from her royal court, Murphy was more than happy to blow out her three candles. They're hard to see in the pic, but I came across these darling princess themed - a castle, a crown, and a star - candles at Target on the morning of the party.
Make a wish, Princess!
Murphy swiped my phone and took this pic during the cupcake eating.
Love this view from the pink piggie vantage point!
Once the little ladies had consumed a birthday-party-appropriate amount of sugar, we headed to the living room for our princess movie. At the last minute, Murphy switched her selection from Sofia the First to Tangled. The girls agreed to pose for one more group pic before starting the movie.
Seven little princesses eager for the movie to begin.
And with the Best princess helpers ever,
My Lilly and her friend Caroline.
Once the princesses were firmly distracted,
Baby Wright seized the opportunity to swoop in and swipe pirate's booty.
Princess Liza was unsure about the tiny princess encroaching on her space,
so she retreated to the safety of a chair.
Eloise and Murphy thoroughly enjoying the movie snacks.
Several of the princesses took a break from Tangled
to revisit the Orbeez.
Eve was giddy at the feeling of them between her toes.
And Murphy and Liza loved squishing the with their hands.
After a fun-filled couple of hours, it was time to bid farewell to all of our princess friends. The usually standoffish Murphy Girl surprised me by hugging each one of them goodbye.
As the 'middle child', I often worry that Murphy will get caught up in the shuffle of a domineering big sis and a darling baby sis. It was such a joy to plan something tailored just for my Murph and an even greater joy to see her truly relish in all the princess fun. My wish for her is that she will she always feel as princess-y as she did on this day!
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