Imma's Unbirthday Party

I've been away for a while because I've been spending every spare moment on Imma's Unbirthday party.  Her actual birthday is not until June 13th but we wanted to have it early so that she could invite all of her friends from school.  I think it went really well!  We had a ton of friends over. The kids had so much fun in the petting zoo and bounce house.  The Candy Bar was also a huge hit.  I have to thank my husband, step-mom, little sister Braidi, and her boyfriend Cristian for all of their hard work the last few days in getting everything ready.   I'm sure I had a few moments of unpleasantness! It was a lot of planning, a lot of prep, a lot of craftiness, a lot of staging, a lot of decorating--and most importantly--a lot of fun! I will let the pictures tell the rest of the story. :)

The birthday girl in her Birthday Princess rhinestone bling t-shirt.

Getting ready to bounce.

One of Imma's best friends and little sister Lucy.

Braidi made a beautiful Alice.

Lucy and Alice, with Grandma looking on.

Lucy is getting tired!

The bounce house was a big hit!

Imma loved the petting zoo, even though she got bitten by a rooster.

Imma loved the birthday cake.

Photo props were a big hit!

Lucy was zonked out!

Pink popcorn boxes and Alice in Wonderland played in the movie room.

A few of the Queen of Hearts table for presents, and the Mad Hatter's Candy Bar from the cat walk.

Alice's photo area.

The photo prop basket with tutus, and the birthday girl.

The Candy Bar was a huge success!

The banner on the mantel reads, "Imma in Wonderland."

The kitchen area where the cake and snacks were ready to be eaten!!

Signs point the way to upstairs activities.

Imma's gorgeous birthday cake.

The banner on the cat walk read, "Happy Unbirthday!"

Cristian and Braidi blew up 144 balloons to line the street, driveway, and decorate the yard.

The sour gummy worms were the first to go!

Braidi made the playing cards banner that decorated the Queen of Hearts present table.

Two of the decorations on the cake table.

A cluster of balloons and pinwheels in the yard.

Imma says, "I'm ready for CAKE!"

Just a few of Imma's friends stopped by!

"Here goat, goat, goat!"

All herded in!

More candy!

View of the table before we set up the cake and "grass."

Another view of the petting zoo.

We waited until our friends went home to unwrap the presents.  Imma got so many wonderful gifts from her generous friends.

This was one of Imma's very favorite gifts!

We have lived in Nevada for almost two years now and we are steadily making more and more friends.  We are so blessed to have such wonderful children in Imma's class and at her school.  The parents are equally kind and supportive. If you've read much of my blog, you know that I believe it takes a village to successfully raise a child, especially one with special needs. We are very blessed to have these families as part of our new village!  I am looking forward to many years of play-dates, birthdays, and get-togethers with Imma's friends.

I'm so glad it's Mother's Day today so that I have a chance to rest! :)