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Birthday Party Sleepover

September 3, 2014 By Jill Flory 8 Comments

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Birthday Party Sleepover.  Yes, you could say I’ve lost my mind.  My tween began planning her birthday party sleepover weeks before the big day.  While I was deeply immersed in the last two weeks of prep for the Summer Market at Avon Lake.  While I was so distracted I didn’t have too many objections to what she was planning.  And she proceeded to tell her friends what she was planning and that they were invited.  How can a Mom ever say ‘no’ now??

So we had a birthday party sleepover.  7 girls invited plus my 3 made 10 girls – ages 5 to 15.  Yes, my girls have friends in a range of ages.  It’s fun seeing the different ages and how they interact and play.

larke 11 bday (5 of 31)

Vintage Bikes make great decor for all kinds of things – including birthday parties.
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Gather sign leftover from the Summer Market went very well with everything else we had going on.larke 11 bday (9 of 31)

I bought this darling driftwood sailboat at the Summer Market.  I just couldn’t resist and knew it would be perfect for the party – I had several other boats to use too.larke 11 bday (11 of 31)

The knit banners were made by a friend.  I sold a couple at the Summer Market and bought the rest myself.  I love them so much!larke 11 bday (8 of 31)

Emma helped with the decor.  It hasn’t been that long ago that I couldn’t imagine handing over any decor to my kids – I loved doing it myself.  But age and mounting responsibilities change things!  I am usually glad for the help these days!larke 11 bday (6 of 31)

Birthday cake was super simple.  2 cake mixes, 2 tubs of icing.  Ice between the layers and the top.  Emma made a Lego sailboat for the top.  A couple of straws with baker’s twine strung between them and viola – cute birthday cake.larke 11 bday (7 of 31)This large sailboat was found at an antique shop earlier in the summer.  I managed to keep it hidden till the party.

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Party favors.  Boxes held candy, a pen, and a handwritten note from Larke.  The journals under each box went with them.  The journals and pens were a huge hit.  They got the idea to have everyone sign the inside of the front cover and they had quite the grand time going around getting signatures.  larke 11 bday (2 of 31)

Getting all set up for pics.larke 11 bday (3 of 31)

And of course we have to be silly.  That crazy kid in the center with the white eyeballs is my youngest.  She’s a mess!larke 11 bday (4 of 31)

And now we will smile pretty!larke 11 bday (14 of 31)

Waiting to eat.larke 11 bday (18 of 31)

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Hamburgerslarke 11 bday (16 of 31)

Steak – specific request from the birthday girl.larke 11 bday (15 of 31)

Mac and cheese.  Not pictured – corn chip salad.  Simple meal and stress-free for Mom.

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Big sis lights the candles.  larke 11 bday (20 of 31)

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Time for presents.larke 11 bday (24 of 31)

She was so excited about everything she got.larke 11 bday (22 of 31)

Young, Wild, and Free.  Perfect shirt for Larke.
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Remember the black hat from last winter?  Maybe this year we will have more color in our head gear!larke 11 bday (27 of 31)

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As twilight descended Dad built a fire.larke 11 bday (28 of 31)

And roasted marshmallows.larke 11 bday (29 of 31)

The younger bunch drawing in their journals.larke 11 bday (30 of 31)

And then the party moved inside for the sleepover part.  My living room was transformed into a bedroom.
larke 11 bday (1 of 31)

Candy and snacks were required.larke 11 bday (31 of 31)

And a movie and popcorn rounded things out.  They did very well.  A few of them were still talking and laughing at 1:00 and I told them it was time to be quiet (I was tired of being woke up – I know I’m so mean) and turned off all the lights.  After that everyone got some sleep.

As a Mom I can’t honestly say I love sleepovers.  But I loved them as a kid.  And the ‘Thanks for the great party’ from my daughter made it worth it.  Once a year I can handle.  (I am trying to talk my almost 9-year-old into JUST a birthday party this year though!)

What do you do for birthdays?

Jill

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About Jill Flory

I am the blogger behind this blog, a small business owner, both retail and wholesale. I'm a designer and design consultant, I blog about DIY projects, sewing tips and tutorials I've picked up along the way in the more than 25 years I've been using needle, thread, and machine, home decor, homeschooling, and life.

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Comments

  1. brenda says

    September 3, 2014 at 6:19 am

    lovely party and everyone looks like a good time. I guess your girls are going to follow in Moms footsteps if they were able to help with that impressive looking décor etc.

    Reply
    • Jill Flory says

      September 4, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Awww, thanks Brenda! It is fun to see my girls develop their own creative talents!

      Reply
  2. Cathy Johnson says

    September 3, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Looks like everyone is having a great time. The weather looked great. Rain would have been a challenge indeed!!

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    • Jill Flory says

      September 4, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      They did all have a great time! And I’m very glad it didn’t rain – parties are so much easier and more fun outside!

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    September 18, 2014 at 11:39 am

    What a beautiful party! Can you tell me if your friend sells the banners online? I’d LOVE, LOVE, LOVE one for my kitchen!
    P.S. I could spend hours lingering on your blog. I’m so inspired every time I visit!

    Amanda

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    • Jill Flory says

      September 18, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Amanda! The banners shown here are for sale if you are interested! I don’t think my friend has them for sale online but I can get one for you – let me know if you liked one shown here or if you had other colors in mind and i can get you a price.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        September 18, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        Thanks, Jill! Yes, I love the one on the bike. It would be cool to have one in the colors of the banner on my blog header though (if you don’t mind taking a peek at it!) I love that “Gather” sign, too! I just realized while looking at your Etsy shop that you are in Covington. I’m from Alexandria and live in Georgetown (near Lexington) now. I’d love to meet you for coffee someday!

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        • Jill Flory says

          September 24, 2014 at 9:34 pm

          I will tell my friend who makes the banners and see if she will make you one in those colors. Price is $35 shipped so let me know if you want one made!
          I’m actually in Covington Ohio, not Covington Kentucky. Covington Ohio is a little tiny town in midwest ohio close to troy and Piqua and about half an hour from Dayton.

          Reply

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