Mommy Birthday Party Project : Sofia's 1st Birthday Party

After about 3 months of planning and conceptualizing, Sofia's special day finally came. I got the same feeling about it during our wedding day... I was truly excited for it at the same time I wanted to get it over with! Hahaha! This was far more challenging than Henri's 1st Barnyard Party mainly because the venue was out of town and it was in a ballroom (more space to fill!). It took me a whole album of pegs to come up with the perfect concept (Shabby Chic Afternoon Tea Party). I'm happy that I was able to execute 90% of the ideas! Enjoy! :)

Do-It-Yourself Entrance Stand : I had the words SOFIA made (I found a supplier for this) and we painted it white to go with the actual stand. My foreman Henri made the stand for me (just a few pieces of wood put together).

A String of Sofia's Black and White Portraits - rope (from Divisoria) and clothespin (from Japan Home Centre). Photos by Ethan Vincent Photography.

Various Fabric (from Divisoria also) put together to serve as a nice dainty shabby chic confetti

Hat Station where you can pick your own hat. I made the chalkboard using plywood and chalkboard spray paint (from Michael's Craftstore in the US but I'm sure they have it here already!)

Hats from Divisoria mall and greenhills

One of her giveaways! Personalized Hand Sanitizers from Partystarters as well.

Her other giveaway - Personalized Pink Umbrellas (see wooden umbrella stand which foreman/in-house handyman Henri also made)

Flower centerpieces with my "Sip, don't slurp." table signs

Passion Cooks Catering for the food. They didn't disappoint. We had quiches, beef kabobs, pomodoro pasta, chicken with blue cheese and fresh fruit crepes with ice cream for dessert.

The Kid's Presidential Table

Floral Table runners sewn by one of my staff :)

 Paper Straws from Partystarters and Labels by Moi

Life is Sweet - Candy Corner! Always a hit!

Candy Tags by Partystarters

Laffy Taffy, Strawberry Pretzels, etc.

 More pictures of Sofia inside the pavilion

 Prizes, prizes, prizes :)

                                        More party favors... pink and green bubble swords

 Grown-up Giveaways - Our Cintai Homegrown Barako Coffee

Her one-of-a-kind cake made out of different things (towels, clothing, ribbons, etc.) - given by Lola Josie

 The Main Game was a Family Cintai Challenge wherein each family received a boarding pass, a map and a task sheet where the tasks/challenges around Cintai were stated. They got a check for every challenge they finished. First to finish = WINNER! 

Here are the sample stations :

Slide With Me : Kids had to slide down once to get a check!

                         

                             Merienda Hits : Someone in the team should eat one whole Batangas suman

The best host ever! Sugus has been hosting our family parties since we were kids. He actually hosted my sister's 7th birthday and Debut, my brother's 1st and 7th Birthday. Blast from the past!

The Birthday Family :)

It was clearly a success because all the guests had a wonderful and memorable time. And I think I found a second career...as a party stylist maybe? :)

Have a lovely day! Tata!

Henri's Graduation Program : Broadway Bound

Work has really taken a toll on my blogging. The entrepreneur self should be rejoicing about it because it means business is doing good but my Mommy self feels a little guilty. I'm so glad that I found time today to catch up on my backlog. A lot of things have happened since my last post and I'd like to begin with my son Henri's highly successful year-ender program "Broadway Bound" 2 weeks ago.

I was excited and at the same time really nervous when I got the invite. The tension is because  I know Henri gets a little bit uneasy and shy on stage.

The theme for this year was "Broadway Classics". The students of the different levels performed different numbers inspired by popular Broadway Musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Wiz, and a whole lot more.

His Very very 80's costume - provided by the school :) Hahaha!

Warming up and stretching before leaving...

 The Stage Backdrop

Spotted : 2nd from the right...the naughty boy dancing to "Fame" -... Remember my name? Fame! I'm gonna live forever....". When he actually saw me, he began "spitting" literally and blowing bubbles. The teacher went to him to tell him to stop but all the more he did it. I'm not quite sure why but I guess it's his way of coping with his stage "fright". 

After the musical numbers, they were presented one by one on stage once again to take a bow and be acknowledged.  

 So happy school's over! Yaay for summer!

Congratulations Kuya for a job well done! Cheers to many more years of hard work and diligence! 

...hopefully no more spitting next year! *wink*