American Girl 7th Birthday Tea Party

For my daughter's 6th birthday last year, she received McKenna, American Girl Doll of the year 2012. McKenna's background is she is a gymnast; My daughter LOVES gymnastics, so this doll and party theme were perfect for us. My husband and I were both active duty Air Force and I love red, white and blue. The American Girl logo is stars. So that is how all the ideas tie in to our party. My daughter was allowed to invite 7 friends for a small backyard party. We set up a gymnastics circuit. They also got to play with their dolls and make bookmarks with their names on them. The party went by fast and was lots of fun!

• Best Moment

  Seeing my daughter so happy on her special day!

• Funniest Moment

  When one little girl showed us her doll which she HEAVILY put eye liner on (at home), lol. It might be permanant!

• Most Touching Moment

  When I zoomed in on my little drinking princess milk from her pretty milk bottle. Sweet little girl moment!

• Best Dressed

  My daughter - R/W/B dress and leggings!

• Desserts

  Cupcakes, herry hand pies, marshmallow pops; peanut butter pops; chocolate dipped strawberries; decorated cookies

• Party Favors

  Jump ropes, chocolate covered raisins, lollipops, a red/white/blue hair ribbon elastic, plastic star rings, bubbles

• Activities / Games

  Making bookmarks, a gymnastics circuit, playing with their dolls, opening gifts

• Budget

  $250.00; I already had a lot of supplies and decorations because of 4th of July and in general I love Patriotic decorations.

• What People Ate

  Tea sandwiches - cucumber, turkey and PB&J; fruit cups; popcorn; apples

• What People Drank

  Princess milk; water

• Cookie Mama Cookies

  Cookie designer

• 3 Peas Prints

  Graphic Designer

  http://3peasprints.etsy.com/

• Shop Sweet Lulu

  Decorations

  http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/

• Myself

  Party Planner

• Catch My Party

  Printables

  http://catchmyparty.com