taylor and jordyn's annual easter party

our annual egg hunt was a huge hit again. the kiddies had a blast finding eggs in the ravine. we hid about 20 eggs for each child with a small label with their initial on it so that it could be fair. we also had a cute craft decorating cardboard jewel boxes with stickers, markers etc...

snacks are always the hit of the party, this year I made bunny's on a stick, oreo chicks, cupcakes of course and a plate a cheese & fruit.

taylor's easter party ~ good friday

marshmallow fruit dip ~ combine 1pkg of softened cream cheese & 1 jar of jet-puff marshmallow cream until smooth. add a few drops of food coloring or paste to match your parties theme and voila. the kiddies will LOVE it!!!

wow! i don't even know where to start!

i couldn't be happier with how taylor's easter party came together.

the sun was shining and the kids were awesome!!!

a big thank-you to cheryl my crafting partner and to susie turner for the gorgeous pics of the entire party...she captured every moment...thanks susie...you ROCK!!!

more pics posted http://www.flickr.com/photos/susieturner/

the party began at 10am. the children arrived with their easter baskets and rain boots and then we gathered in the family room for an easter story read by cheryl....

we proceeded to the ravine in our backyard for the egg hunt. each child looked for eggs with their initial on it (eggs were stuffed with tattoos, buttons, bouncy balls, stickers & chocolates, of course). as we crossed the shallow water, a few of us got soakers, all part of the fun!

after the egg hunt we headed back to the backyard where the kids decorated eggs (we hollowed them out) with rhinestones, gems & diamonds and of course shimmer dust. they did a great job in not cracking them. finally it was time to have some easter treats and yummo cupcakes.

as the kids left, taylor gave each child a bead kit customized in easter colors with a thank you tag attached.

i had a fantastic day and the planning was super fun and i just can't wait till next year!!!

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~lots more pictures to come~

some easter fun ...

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we hopped over to Ashlyn's house for her 4th annual easter party, this year though it was done a little affair style! the above collage are pictures from two parties, one that is upcoming and Ashlyn's (purple and white theme)

1. invitation

2. topper in snacks

3. cupcake topper

4. cupcake topper, every cupcake needs an adorable topper!

5. tags were placed on food items, fun pixie sticks ... looks like grass

6. fresh flowers of course (could you have a party without them)?

7. egg decoration

8. decorated cups from Ashlyn's party, kids thought these were so cool

9-15. more tags and toppers

16. lanterns, it is always nice to add some height to the party

don't forget about the banner ... we will be posting a picture of that soon