Mimi's 2nd Birthday

A chic celebration for my 2 year old sweetheart, in pink and white ombre with understated Minnie Mouse details.

• What People Ate

  We kept the menu simple, serving barbecue, teriyaki wings, a fresh quinoa salad, my mom’s famous potato salad and many of my daughter’s favorite things…chicken sausage, olives and fresh fruit and veggies cut into mouse shapes, using a minnie mouse cookie cutter.

• What People Drank

  The beverage station featured my homemade watermelon lemonade, and sparkling berry lemonade from Trader Joes. Mix-ins included: Perrier, fresh lemons, mint and raspberries.

• Desserts

  On the dessert table were the Minnie Mouse cupcakes, as well as colored jelly bellys, 3 shades of sixlets, pink ribbon candy and strawberry popcorn. I also made sugar cookies with royal icing and sprinkle embellishments

• Party Favors

  As the afternoon came to a close, guests were sent off and thanked with Trader Joes brand white Oreo cookies, dipped and white chocolate and topped with sugar pearls

• Activities / Games

  Pin the bow on Minnie Mouse

• Budget

  Instad of outsourcing, I do as much of the work myself as possible, which helps keep the budget reasonable. From the invitations and photography, to the party styling, food, decorations, floral arrangements and party favors, they're all created by yours truly!

• Best Moment

  Gift opening and adorable minnie mouse blankie from auntie. Instant favorite!

• Funniest Moment

  the little ones sneaking their way over towards the desserts and dessert table

• Most Touching Moment

  Singing Happy Birthday to our sweet girl and watching her blow out her candles.

• Best Dressed

  The birthday girl in her pink circle dress, silver saltwater sandals and pink polka-dot minnie ears from Disneyland!

• Kelly - Mother

  Assistant

  My wonderful mother Kelly always goes out of her way to help out with the events that I host. She's always there to assist in any way I need her, every step of the way. In addition to being my party assistant, she's an amazing cook! Our menus wouldn't be the same with out her delicious homemade recipes.

• Ny - Sister

  Assistant

  My sister also goes out of her way to assist with all the various projects I have going on! Sugar cookie decorating for this party was on the top of the list in addition to helping me pull together all the loose ends! Grateful for her help and wonderful creativity!

• Heather - friend

  Assistant

  Sugar cookie decorating extraordinaire. Always grateful for the help!