I can't believe my little girl just turned 15! We don't have to do the math on how old that makes me. In truth I had her very young. This year Chloie wanted to have another slumber party since last year she had such a blast. I'll admit the idea of a bunch of girls screaming and running a muck around my house wasn't my first choice. But honestly she has some wonderful friends so I can't complain. After going some rounds with her on themes I suggested she do a blacklight party. It's been quite the task but well worth the effort.
That's the look of sugar absorbing through her skin. She's over the moon with excitement! Chloie cracks me up!
I didn't have time to make a cake this year. I usually make one but with all the work I did in the basement I had to just buy one at the last minute. Chloie LOVES chocolate, me not so much but this cake was surprisingly moist and wonderfully delicious!
I just have to note that every photo I took of Piper looked like this! LOL! She was so happy to be a part of her sister's party.
I regret that I didn't get nearly as many photos as I would have like to of our basement. I got a cold at the end of Chloie's party and it slowed me down. However since we bought a lot of reusable things we plan to do the same theme for Piper later this year. Piper, of course is ecstatic about that. I'll be sure to take more photos later this year and improve on my blacklight photography. It's quite challenging photographing in a nearly dark room. There aren't a lot of tutorials on the subject. Many that are out there didn't work for me. A tripod is a MUST! Any motion, while it can look cool, will leave a ghostly blur.
We had a lot of fun decorating the basement. The whole family got in on the hands. Sadly I got a bit carried away with the splatter painting and while we did have drop cloths laid out, it did get everywhere in places. Thankfully we fully intend to replace the carpet sometime in the future. It's not in the best condition. I made the large streamers from hula hoops, paper, and streamers.
The girls had a wonderful time and Chloie tells me that they are still talking about her party at school. This was definitely the best birthday yet! If you are interested in what we used, most of the things can be found at the Dollar Tree, Party City, Home Depot and Wal-Mart. (<---though I will note I dislike that store) You'd be surprised the things you thought would be blacklight reactive that weren't and vice versa. I took the suggestion from another site and bought a small blacklight flashlight and carried it around with me when I went shopping. What a time saver!
Take Care & Enjoy,
♥Heather
What an awesome party idea!! I think it's awesome how you go all in for their parties. It just seems so fun.
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Thank you! I truly enjoy planning and making memorable birthdays and holidays for the girls. It's such a wonderful bonding experience.♥ And OHSHC is!!! We love it. " It's rude to grow mushrooms in other people's closets!" LOL!
DeleteHow cool!!! I would have loved a party like that when I was her age...or even now!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I would have loved a party like that when I was her age... Or even now!
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DeleteThis is the COOLEST idea ever! You are definitely an awesome mom. I can't believe you have a 15 year old; you don't look old enough! It looks like everyone had so much fun. I love te painted faces!!
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Kristina
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Aww thanks! It's nice to hear that. We really did have a wonderful time. The face painting was the best! I didn't realize it would glow so well. Piper was pretty bummed to wash her kitty face paint off at the end of the night. Lol!
DeleteGirrrrllll, I don't know how old you are or how old you were when had her...but you don't look a day over 22 so you having a 15 year old is totally baffling! Regardless, that looks like a super fun party and you seem like a terrific mom! XO
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Aww you are too sweet thank you!
DeleteWow!!! HEATHER!!! That's just so SO cool!!! How did you even come up with an idea like that? She's 15?! I don't know how old you are but you must have been very VERY young. Or maybe you just age really well. :P Either way you're one lucky girl! There are advantages to having your kids young. :) About the dorky part... maybe that's why we seem to get along so well, I'm dorky too! AH! I love Sailor Moon and Pokemon, and Sakura Card Captor, and I play World of Warcraft like there's no tomorrow (when the kids are sleeping)... I have a degree in Astrophysics (no idea why I did that - I work in administration!! -sigh- ). Yay dorks! :D
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It was challenging as a kid having a kid but now as an adult it's been nice to be able to relate to her easier, connect easier.
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Wow this is the best idea for a birthday party! This looks super creative and fun. I love the face painting :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! It truly was a blast!
DeleteWhat an awesome party! The face paintings are great, and the pictures of the kiddos are too adorable. Love it! :)
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Thanks Lindsey! It was so much fun! The face painting was definitely the highlight of the party!
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