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A Rainbow Butterfly Sparkle Birthday Party

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Yesterday was better than I could have hoped or imagined. As usual most decorations were re-used or last minute made, making an extra colorful explosion of party decor. The kids had a blast and I think all the grown ups did too 🙂 Per request, we had a bounce house, lots of little friends, butterflies here and there, and a “black cookie cake” (an oreo cake…. it was umm, rustic looking? but amazingly delicious. Thank you Alex for that)! It was hot, but not unbearable outside. It was cool and bright inside. I’m not sure what else to write…. it was really just an awesome day. I feel so happy for this little girl. Life has been good to us lately (really good) and I couldn’t be happier about it all. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us and making the day extra special 🙂
SO MANY PICTURES 🙂

decorations from last year.




but it was delicious…. haha.



six kids later, the dog broke the piñata.



amazing butterfly cloth napkins via dot & army.
steph and claudia.
pro tip: a good way to get your child to participate in a family photo is start yelling for pizza and other random things 😉
Happy Third Birthday, Marlowe.
I hope it was everything you dreamed of.
(I’m guessing it was, since she keeps asking for another one 😉
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  2. CJ

    Wonderful photos, it looks like a fantastic party. Happy Birthday Marlowe.

  5. Natasha

    Now I'm thinking I should get a jumping castle for my birthday 🙂 I love your top. Jerry is ridiculously cute. I wonder how I would get a family photo with 3 dogs. Swing some food over the camera and try to keep them just looking at it instead of running to it? Haha.

  6. Junette Austria

    woooow you guys totally looked like you had a blast!!! You are so creative seriously. When my daughter turns 2 I'm definitely taking some ideas here 🙂

  7. Kristianna

    Looks like a fun time for all. When my eldest son turned 3, I slaved over an "Iron Giant" cake and afterwards when I asked him how he liked it, he said he did, and when I asked him what he thought the cake looked like, he said, "A rock?" So yeah, sometimes it's the thought — and taste — that counts. 🙂

  8. josie renee

    You throw the BEST parties! It seems like you guys had a blast. And I just want to eat marlowe up!

    Any tips for a first birthday party? it's coming up in two weeks — royal theme — and yet I have no decorations or game ideas. Le sigh. I wish I was the creative type!

    • drea

      haha no tips here. I made a million decorations that all got washed away in rain! keep it easy and fun! The most important thing is having fun 🙂

    • drea

      I'd like to! I need help help to do it though! (the video or pictures, not my hair! 🙂

  14. Juni

    yay looks like such a good day. the last picture of all you guys together is so cute!

  15. gina

    so cute! the dog breaking the pinata is the best. what a great day :).

  19. Misty C

    what a beautiful day! i seriously love your home, your taste and style is perfect. the decorations are great and it looks like everyone had a blast, which is what's most important 🙂 good work, mama.

  21. Charli Dooley

    What fantastic photos! I love that you reused "old" decorations and made them new again. My son is turning 3 in October and we're planning his party at the park. You gave me the idea to post about that special time. Thanks. Charli @ http://www.charliandsons.com

  27. Eli Sedlachek

    Incredible day, such fun and so many great memories.
    What a beautiful little Butterfly and her gorgeous family 🙂
    I may steal a couple of your ideas for our upcoming party this Saturday in a way too small flat to accommodate all that we'd like to do but hey, happy moods and laughter is all that matters.
    Happy third year, Miss Marlowe xxxx