Our oldest child turned seven last week. In case you missed it, I wrote her a letter here. We hosted a giggle filled birthday party on Saturday and I wanted to share the photos with you. The girls were asked to bring their favorite dolls and were pampered with updos and cupcakes to go. All Riley’s ideas, of course! It’s a bit of photo overload as I wanted the other moms to see their cute kiddos. I will keep the words to a minimum, but share the sweet snaps from the day. Our Riley smiled ear to ear the whole entire time. It was priceless and so fun to be a part of. 
We went with a rainbow color scheme. I was hooked after seeing Cassie’s sweet art party and Target was carrying a darling line of rainbow supplies. I picked up 12 x 12 pieces of scrapbook paper in every color of the rainbow to use as chargers. 
While I normally make my poufs, I tried to go easy this time and used the ones that come in a package from Hobby Lobby. They worked great. They do take some time to fluff, so set aside a good 20 minutes or so if you use the ready made kind. 
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………………for the birthday girl 
For the birthday girl, I used a white piece of paper and added rainbow washi tape as a border. ……………… a table for the dolls … We had a great time building a table and eight parsons chairs for the girls’ dolls. I plan to do a DIY post on how we did it. It was super duper easy so if you have little girls who are in the doll phase right now, it is well worth it. And Riley is so excited about using this table in her room now. The mini cups, placemats, and plates are from American Girl and I found them at Michaels. 
……………….. the birthday girl 
What a sweet group of girls. It was so fun to watch as they did artwork, giggled, talked and just enjoyed being girls. 
My favorite was when they started playing telephone. It bought back such fun memories. I love that this age is so pure and simple. Wish that would last forever. 
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………………………. little artists 
………………… time for updos! 
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……………….let them eat cake 
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These two have been friends since they day there were born. Such special memories and so many more to come. 
……………………….sweet friends … 
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more telephone and giggling 
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……………thank you for coming 
Party favors were quite simple. Riley requested red velvet cupcakes for the girls. We stacked two in a jar with frosting in between. Topped with sprinkles and a tied with a fork they were good to go. I originally got this idea from Cassie. Such a smart cookie. The girls also went home with matching bows . . . one for them and one for their dolls. 
We feel really blessed that our daughter has such a sweet group of friends. Girlfriends are an important part of life and it’s wonderful to see Riley experiencing just that. After the party my hubby and I were reflecting on the day and wishing we could freeze time. Can’t her birthday parties always be made up of cupcakes, dolls, and updos. If only! Thank you for letting me share.
You & Cassie should become party planners! This is so stinking adorable! Those up-do's! Riley is a beautiful girl like her mama. They all look like they are having a ball. P.S. I love a good game of telephone 🙂
Such a cute and fun party! Agreed with the above comment you should totally plan parties my talented friend!
I love this, Courtney! The updos are so sweet (did you do them?? They look amazing!). Also love the shot of Riley on her knees with her little toes hanging off the back of the chair. Such a classic little kid pose 🙂 And the doll table and chairs?? LOVE them!
Love love love! What a fun, simple, girlie girl party! I would have loved having a party like this or going to one as a little girl. Alas, I have dirty, noisy sons (whom I wouldn't trade, of course!) so this type of party is not meant to be in my home. 🙂
Such an adorable party Courtney! Love the table for the dolls! My daughter wants her party to be at the American Girl doll cafe, but love what you did for Riley's party. My wheels are turning 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
That photo of her in the chair with her little feet–absolutely adorable! Such a sweet little party–love the flowers in their hair and all the little details. 🙂
Super cute party! I'm sure Riley will remember this one. I love love love the table and chairs created for the dolls, such a sweet idea! You did a FANTASTIC job!
Such an adorable party. Every detail is so precious. The table for the dolls, the updos and the favors, the colors.. every single aspect of this party will be such a sweet memory for Riley all her life. You truly are very gifted!
What a sweet party! Love the pic of her with her feet sticking out beneath the tulle on her dress, so precious. We threw many a party with the girls dolls when they were little. Love the little table you created. She will get many hours of play out of that one!
How lovely! The girls are adorable and I'm sure they had a fantastic time. Beautiful set up!
Courtney this is just adorable!!! Your little girl is precious! and how blessed she is to have such a talented Mommy!!
I love all of the missing teeth! What a fun age
Oh Courtney, it couldn't be any sweeter! You are a fabulous party-throwing mommy and Riley looks like she having a wonderful time!
This is too sweet, without being over-the-top! Well done!
Adorable! The colors are so cheerful and the cupcakes to go are awesome! Love that idea!
As a Mom of two 5 year olds, I too wish I could freeze time. They are so precious when they're little 🙂
Susan
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so so precious!!!!
I wish I could have been a fly on the wall to watch the sensational celebration!
That picture of her sitting on her little bare feet is childhood perfection in a picture. Melts my little mommy heart! And of course the whispers picture, that is just all kinds of darling! That is one fun party!
What an adorable party! I love all the fun details:) My girls are only 3, but I have tears because little girls grow up so fast!
Oh my goodness! So adorable and precious! I want this for my own birthday party! Please come plan Ethan's first birthday!! I'll pay with you baby kisses and vino! 😉
Can't even handle the cuteness – the doll table – shut it – mom of the year award – and right before Mother's Day too!!
so sweet and totally precious!!! those little faces are so cute. Love everything about this party…and the doll table is too freaking cute!! Did you do everyone's hair at the party?? And so clever to let them draw on the scrapbook 'chargers'
Oh so sweet! Thank you for letting Olivia be a part of Riley's special day! She had a magical time. We are blessed to have you girls in our lives 🙂
There is NOTHING more precious than little girls being little girls. Wonderful pictures; looks like a party I would have adored attending at that age. 🙂
Oh my. Melts my heart and reminds me of playing with my little girlfriends when I was young. How precious are these memories!! She's so beautiful; all the girls are!! Glad she had a blast. Beautiful party, C!
Awwww, so much cuteness in one happy place! As always, love every last detail. And great job capturing it so well, I have a feeling many of those sweet photos will be gracing the walls of your home, just precious!
xo,
Jen
What a great party!!
Where did you get that dress? It reminds me of one of my favorite dresses that my daughter had when she was itty bitty! I love it!
If I remember correctly, I purchased it for my granddaughter last year at TJMaxx. 🙂
Thank you!!!
What a wonderful party! Such great memories for Riley and the girls. Precious and so much fun!
Such a great idea for a girl's party! I love all the details, as usual!
Hope you are having a good week.
Aubrey
What a cute party!! Can you do a tutorial on the up-do's too?
Melissa
What a beautiful party! My little guy turns one this month so I'm in the midst of planning his very first birthday party. I'm so excited!
Oh she is so precious!!!! That party looks like a blast… my 7 year old self would have had a ball there!!
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Hello, everything looks Amazing!!! Did you post by any chance how you built the american doll table?