Lawson's 8th Birthday Party!

Every year....its always a big decision where to have the big birthday party. I hope that one of the things my kids remember about their childhood is that we always celebrated birthdays...big! I aways research and gather all the fun ideas I can find. I have considered doing the "beauty shop" birthday party since she was like 3...(seriously...because its just the cutest theme)...but have found myself saving it for a year she would really appreciate it. I realize that at the ages of 3-5 the kids mostly just want to run around and act crazy...therefore we have done tunnel playgrounds, gymnastics places, etc. Then when she entered school she wanted to invite all her classmates...including the boys...so the "beauty shop" party still wasn't a fit. But, a few months ago she attended a birthday party at Girly Girl and has had her heart set on it every since!

So, this year was a Girly Girl party! And it was ALL that it was cracked up to be!

We arrived a few minutes early and Lawson helped me set up the cupcake stand with this SUPER girly cupcakes! Leopard wrappers, pink and purple icing, blinged crown rings and neon sprinkles!

Then it was off to the costume changing room to pick out an amazing costume to wear duing the party!

The party room has this fun make-up vanity area!

AND disco ball!

Next up...hair extensions and make-up! Even Rob got it on the action!

Then add in some Kareoke! Lawson created her own playlist for her birthday party of about 20 songs. We burned cd's for everyone and included it with the invitation...so that others would be a bit familiar with the party music. It included everything from Taylor Swift to Victoria Justice to Selena Gomez toJustin Beiber!

What's better than 1 microphone? 2 microphones!

Hudson was the ONLY boy at the party....you can see it really bothered him! He stood on that stage and sang word for word ALL 20 songs! Since he didn't need hair, makeup or nails....he was left with a LOT Of mic time!

Hudson did take an ice cream break!

And what better way to pass the time while your nail polish dries...singing from your chair!

After everyone was looking uh-MA-zing it was time for the runway show! Each girl got her named called...got to walk the runway...while the MC told us her favorite color, food, etc and future plans! So cute!

Then it was cupcake time!

And of course, the wonderful presents!

The party ended with Lawson adding her star to the Wall of Fame!

This party was worth the wait!

And possibly a re-peat!

Thanks everyone for making La's birthday party a wonderful memory!