Madison's first birthday party

annie1992

13 years ago

OK, so I'm behind. The death of Elery's Dad and then Christmas derailed me, along with Elery's daughter's announcement that she'd be getting married next October. Whew, at least she's the last one!

Anyway, Madison turned one year old on December 8. The Fairy Princess needed an appropriate cake, so I made her a crown:

Along with a tiny princess cake of her very own:

There was the appropriate amount of royal goodies (did you expect less, LOL)

There were pink and purple sandwiches cut into the shapes of crowns and castles and hearts. Grandma was detailed to bake the pink and purple bread, with some difficulties, but she prevailed. Good thing, you don't want to disappoint a Fairy princess!

I also managed to conquer the pink macaroni and cheese, much to Madison's delight (or was that Ashley that really thought PINK mac and cheese was a necessary component?)

The Fairy Princess ruled over the gathering like a true Fairy:

She received many royal gifts, which she gladly unwrapped with the help of Mommy and Daddy

Bud helped her out by making sure the royal crown fit:

The biggest Princess was above all such nonsense, of course:

Pink pasta and pink sandwiches and pink presents were followed by a cake pop and some pink bunny ears:

And so, a good time was had by all, and a royal decree was passed down requiring naps.

Annie

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User
13 years ago
Annie you put on the best parties for your grandchildren. Madison is a little princess. Love her tutu, which I assume was made by Ashley.

~Ann
Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
13 years ago
I agree, those kids are really blessed! They will carry those memories with them forever.
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wizardnm
13 years ago
Annie, looks like a great party, I'm sure everyone had fun.
Amazing what you can do with food color...

Nancy
doucanoe
13 years ago
Annie, I swear you are the coolest Grandma ever! LOL

Love the purple and pink princess theme. And the tutu is cute, but Madison is cuter!

Great looking party!

Linda
colleenoz
13 years ago
How adorable Madison is! And what an indulgent grandma she has, lucky girl :-)
mustangs81
13 years ago
And I thought I was cool learning to be Grammy Ninja for Beau! Fantastic party for BEAUtiful grandbabies. Looks like everyone had fun.
annie1992
Original Author
13 years ago
Yes, Ashley made the tutu, go figure. She's crafty, didn't get that from me! She also made the cake pops, which I have failed at miserably. Her Aunt Amanda did the candy "spread", it was all the leftover Halloween candy, she figured it was a good way to get rid of it before Christmas.

Actually, the architect of all this pink frilliness was Ashley, the proud Mama. I only did as instructed, baking cakes, adding food color to bread dough and trying to figure out what combination of colors would result in cheddar cheese being pink, LOL.

Madi looks just like Ashley at that age and like her mother, has a mind of her own. Ashley is so getting her pay backs now. (grin)

Annie
KatieC
13 years ago
That pink mac and cheese looks more palatable than I thought it would, lol.

Makayla and Bud are getting so big.
jvanderh
13 years ago
Looks like a rockin party! So, how does one make pink mac and cheese? Asking for a friend, of course *blushes*.
mitchdesj
13 years ago
amazingly beautiful, you are one great party planner/grannie !!
triciae
13 years ago
What a fun party, Annie. The Fairy Princess looks like she's taking it all in as her just do. :) I like the bunny ears - they look really cute. Good job, grandma, on the pink/purple bread and mac 'n cheese! Is she toddling yet?

We've got a new grandson due in two weeks. Her due date was a bit later but because of HBP the doctor will induce on 1-15-13 if she' not already delivered.

/tricia
whgille
13 years ago
Annie - That is the best first birthday party that I have seen! You outdid all the ideas and everything is picture perfect for a princess!
I am sure that you felt proud for a job well done, congratulations!

Silvia
rob333 (zone 7b)
13 years ago
Finally! The pictures of the pink and purple food. Nah, what I really wanted to see was the kids and grandkids. But now that I have, I am sad. Maykala is getting so grown up. So is Bud, but she's more noticeable. It's a blink of the eyes isn't it?

You did a great job, as usual. Not just the food, look at those happy kids!
User
13 years ago
What a fun time! I can't believe she is year old and the other two have gotten so darn big as well!

Where does all the time go?
teresa_nc7
13 years ago
Well, you have topped yourself this time, Annie! Pink and purple bread??? and pink mac & cheese??? Only you could come through with a completely color-coordinated birthday party!

The year-old princess is precious and Monkey Princess and Bud are so pretty and handsome as they are growing up. Looks like a fun time.....but what are you going to do next year?

Teresa
trixietx
13 years ago
She is absolutely adorable and such a fun birthday party for your little princess! I love your photos, I always feel like I was there, Great party!
Annie Deighnaugh
13 years ago
Wow! So creative and precious, just like little Madison. Congrats!
annie1992
Original Author
13 years ago
jvanderh, the trick to pink macaroni and cheese is to put food coloring in the water when you bake the pasta, and more food color into the cheese sauce. Oh, and it helps to use white cheddar, gruyere and asiago, they're strong enough to taste like cheese, they melt well and they're white, LOL.

Madi (Ashley tells me it's NOT Maddie, LOL) started walking at about 10 months old. She's in a hurry and runs everywhere. Her mother was a "climber", I remember her pulling out drawers and climbing up like a ladder so she could sit on the counter and eat the butter. Ahem. The first thing Madi did with one of the presents was drag it over to a chair and use it as a step to get onto the chair and then onto the table where the cake pops were.

Good luck with your new little one, Tricia. They're just so much fun.

What am I going to do next year? Ashley is pregnant again, due in August. Since Bud is the only boy on both sides of the family, we're hoping for a boy cousin for him. The girls are "too bossy", he says. (grin)

Sharon, they are growing too fast. (sigh) Both Bud and Makayla will still sit on my lap, but they're getting too darned big to fit. Makayla is now 4'5". My Mother is 4'9". The Monkey Princess is working hard to outgrow the "Little Grandma". She's going to outgrow ME pretty soon. I'm sad...

Annie
dedtired
13 years ago
I just love these glimpses into your life, Annie. I enjoy everything from your kitchen in the background to the the looks on the kids' faces. I still think Bruvver has one of the most rascally faces ever and I do think I see a resemblance to him in Madison. Watch out, Ashley.

That is a total over-the-top sugar fest. Just what every kid dreams of having. I think Madi is The Sugar Plum Fairy, with her December birthday, although I've never seen a fairy with pink bunny ears before.
annie1992
Original Author
13 years ago
Pam, I don't know where the heck the ears came from, she was SUPPOSED to be wearing that crown that Bud was modeling.

And yes, he IS a rascal...

Annie
pkramer60
13 years ago
Great party! And a Congratulations to Ashley!
Tracey_OH
13 years ago
What a great party! The things I missed out on having boys lol. You did a fabulous job on the cakes as usual!

Tracey
Solsthumper
13 years ago
Schmeared cake pops, bunny ears and tutus.

It just goes to show, you don't have to be a perfect host, just the cutest!

Resume bunny hop, little one.

Sol
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
13 years ago
Looks like a super fun BD party!

dcarch
eandhl
13 years ago
You just keep outdoing yourself with parties. The little Princess is adorable and how nice of her to share her crown!
foodonastump
13 years ago
Can't believe Madi's already a year... She's a doll. Food looks great, as expected!

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