Fancy Nancy Party

When a 4 year old zonks out and doesn't wake up when being carried to bed, you know their birthday party was a success!

It was a day of all things FANCY

Fancy decor

Fancy cakes

Even a fancy pinata

We started the Soiree off with the book "Fancy Nancy's Fashion Parade!".  It talks about Fancy Nancy getting all dressed up for a parade in her town.  After the story we told the kids that they got to get "fancied up" and have their own parade.  They were really excited.  The girls were all given little pink purses to decorate and the boys hats.  It was the perfect way to keep the crowd focused and busy for awhile.  We also had necklaces, tiaras, bracelets, rings, sunglasses and watches for them to put on.

After the parade (we used our imaginations as we walked down the block and back), there was a fun game of "pin the jewel on the kitty cat's tiara", some lunch and then pinata time.

If you have never done a pinata at a birthday party, I strongly suggest you try it!  They are ALWAYS an enormous hit with the little ones!  I was surprised that a few of the parents at the party said that they never would have thought to do one and asked where I found it.  I just went to one of the many Mexican import stores in our area.  They are really affordable and so easy to do.  In fact, I bought this pinata for just $9.99.  After I bought it, I saw the exact same one at a party store for $29.99!  Always go to an import store to buy pinatas (you can find them online, too).

Then, the party wrapped up with cake and presents. 

M was so tired at this point she could barely keep her eyes open. It cracked me up that later when I asked her what her favorite part of the party was, she said "presents". I didn't even know if she would remember. ;)

It's amazing how exhausting putting together a kid's birthday party can be!  Especially when you decide to host it at your house.  But, when M told me it was "the best part EVER", it sure made the late nights worth it!  I figure they only get to be mesmerized by these parties for a short time in their lives.  It's so worth creating the memories! 

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