Birthday Party

Happy 100th post!  I thought it was only appropriate that my 100th post be about the birthday party that I hosted for my eight year old niece.  Her real birthday was on January 4, but we had a fun celebration for her on Friday.  Here is how it went down:

My niece mentioned that she wanted a cooking party for her birthday.  I said - no problem!  She invited four friends, and her big sis invited one friend.  The party guests made their own mini pizzas, cinnamon and sugar tortilla triangles and fruit salsa.  They gobbled up these treats, and then decorated sugar cookies!  I made seven different kinds, and each kid had twelve to decorate.  I purchased some take home containers, and ta-da: instant party favors!  I made eight colors of frosting and had a smorgasbord of sprinkles to choose from.  I think it was every girl's dream!

I could not have done this party without assistance.  My Mom and Dad came up for a visit.  Dad and Mr. Fixit hung out in whatever room the party crew was not in!  I made two kinds of soup for the adults: taco and ham and bean.  They chowed down on that, while my Mom and my sister -- Mother to the birthday niece -- helped keep up with dishes and party logistics. Thank YOU both for your help!

I would definitely recommend this party theme.  Kids love to cook -- and it is so reasonable.  The total ticket cost for the event was $30.  Each kid received supper and party favor treats.  My sister brought cake and ice cream, and the evening was complete.  We were quite tired!  Mr. Fixit and my Dad helped my sister drive the kids back to town for a sleepover at my birthday niece's house.  I was certainly thankful that we did not need to host the sleepover part! =)