So in addition to Barbies, Power Wheels and Easy Bake Ovens, these Disney classics were one of the things I vowed my kids would experience and enjoy. And as if Walt Disney himself knew of my plans, the "Disney Vault" (one of the greatest marketing ploys ever) released Beauty and The Beast on DVD right around Lindsey's birthday. Gift - done.
Pause this entry for a little Bachman children trivia. Based on the following two photos, which Bachman child is more like his/her mother and which is more like his/her father. Hint: pay close attention to facial expressions. Someone seems awfully excited about said Disney movie and someone seems intent on harnessing the power of the tongue. Just sayin.
Back to where we were: To coincide with said gift, and to indulge my desire for a birthday "theme," we played off of one of the somewhat under-appreciated characters from that movie: the one and only, Mrs. Potts. A tea-party themed event was born.
Lindsey's party was so much fun. I made a teapot shaped cake and pot and teacup shaped cookies (please, hold the applause). We had a "signature tea" (pomegranate raspberry Lipton tea mix). There were balloons, lace tablecloths and doilies. And, most importantly, a house full of friends and family who were so excited to celebrate our little princess.
Lindsey got a ton of cool gifts - lots of arts and crafts supplies, adorable outfits, toys and the pièce de résistance...her first set of wheels!
Though the birthday girl was a little cranky (she refused to wear her party outfit, blow out candles or do literally anything I asked her to do), she certainly enjoyed the love and attention.
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