Several months ago my dad came to my sisters and me and asked us to throw a party for my moms birthday. Several years ago we threw my dad a very special party for his big 6-0, it was complete with entertainment (grandchildren prepared skits etc.) fireworks, (his birthday is July 3rd) and BBQ mmm mmm. So my sisters and I went to work to throw a party that would be all about mom. I took charge of the decorating. I wanted her party to be uniquely HER. I tried to choose a non fussy theme, and stick with colors I knew she would love. When I think about my mom, for some reason spring resonates with me. Maybe because she likes pastel colors so much?
We have a huge family. 7 kids, 6 of which are married, 5 of which have kids! So we needed every chair we could find.
My oldest sister has an amazing house with a built in partay room! Its been used many times by the entire family already, even though it is not even finished yet.
I have been inspired by the many pictures all over the internet of these fun and EASY tissue paper pom poms. I bought a huge package of tissue at hobby lobby and simply folded layers of it like fans. Then you trim the edges and pouf them out. I added a few balloons for color, including a few "hot air balloons."
My sister in law is a cupcake GENIUS. I am not kidding, her cakes taste like heaven and they are usually vegan! I don't know what her secret is. Aren't these babies gorgeous? I was so impressed with them and so was everyone else that no one wanted to eat them. Once we all took one bite though, they were gone in minutes! (Email
iheartcupcakeslc@gmail.com for more information about her yummy creations)
It was a simple, but beautiful party. It was a big surprise for my mom. She thought she was just going over to my sisters for a nice. little birthday dinner with her family. Of course we couldn't hide that many cars so she knew what was up once she drove into the driveway. It's a wonderful blessing to have all of your family in one state and on speaking terms!
