Kassie's 8th Birthday
Saturday, September 24th, 2004
"Diva Rock Star"
Don't ask me how or why I came up with the theme for this party. Maybe because at the time, Kassie really thought she was going to be a rock star. This was before Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and all the "singing" Disney shows. She sang and danced in front of mirrors all day long. She was Sassy and all that too. Any time a camera came out, she would pose for pictures, not just lets stand still pose, it was a hands on hip, I'm on the red carpet pose. I guess I played into it, because that is what us mothers do.
We hosted this party at our home. There is a picture of the invitations below. All the kids were instructed to wear their own "Diva" outfit. At the time, I still worked in cosmetics. I was very good friends with all of the vendors, and so they all gave me boxes and boxes of samples for the party. We used the make-up to make the girls into "Divas" and we combed their hair like "Divas". It was very cute. I bought them all headless microphones and inflatable guitars. They made their own Rock Band. I even constructed a pretend stage for them. They had a blast. For candy bags, my mom made them little black satin purses with a purple marabou handle. Not only did these bags have candy in them, but they also had Lancome mascara, a mini Chanel lipstick, perfume and lotion samples etc, etc, It was loaded with mini cosmetics. (I think the moms might have enjoyed the bags more). I think by the end of the party, all the girls were in "Diva" mode.
That year, Hillary Duff was still very popular. I had tried and tried to get Kassie tickets to see her in concert with no luck. It sold out so fast. Buddy surprised Kai with Hillary Duff tickets in Las Vegas. He flew her out to Vegas so that she could see Hillary Duff, actually, he flew us all out. And while I took her to the MGM Grand to the concert, he hit the strip with Nachito. I don't think he had too much fun with an almost five year old. I think to this day, it was probably the best birthday present she has gotten.
Before hair and make-up
The Diva Pose
Singing and dancing
Comments
I'm sure she will never forget her special parties you threw for her!