I may not have really gone to Paris, but somehow, I'm feeling a little jet lagged. It was "An Evening in Paris" full of fun. All of the kids seemed to have a great time. The girls looked amazing decked out in their "Little Black Dresses" and Kolton looked handsome in his shirt and slacks. It was a fun-filled night.
The evening started with the arrivals. After they "socialized" for a bit, they had an Etiquette lesson. A friend of mine was kind enough to come over and give a mini Etiquette class. It was very interesting and fun. They learned a lot.
After the etiquette lesson, they enjoyed appetizers and signed a matte for Kai. During that time, each guest received a black necklace. They were not allowed to say the word "Dance" or they would lose their necklace. As you can imagine, it was hard for these dancers to not use that word.
We followed up with dinner. Buddy made an amazing dinner for the evening. He started with a mixed green salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette salad dressing. For the Main course, he made Chicken Cordon Blue, steamed Vegetables and small red potatoes. And of course some dinner rolls.
After dinner they were dying to dig into the candy bar, but we made them wait a little. We discovered that the large "Diamond" that was on one of the tables, had been stolen. They had to use clues to figure out who stole the "Diamond". In the end, the thief was Buddy. The winning team pulled out prizes out of the prize basket.
Then, they attacked, and I do mean attacked the desert bar. And after they were loaded with sugar, we sang to the birthday girl and she opened her gifts. Most of the kids spent the night. They changed into their PJ's and had a Acro competition, they danced, and they told scary stories. I'm not sure what time some of them went to bed. Last time I heard them was around 3' in the morning. : 0
In the morning, I provided a buffet style breakfast (Buddy was at work) and they devoured it. It was so much fun, and now it's time for me to go and take a nap.
Table A
Decor
Table C
Table B
Table settings
Favors, candy bags and gift table
Same table
Sign in table with the "Diamond". Favor suitcases ready for a parting gift of sugar.
Learning some Etiquette
Mayela the Etiquette coach
Such good listeners
Appetizers
Desert Bar
Banner
The whole gang
Such cool kids
Kolton and Chanel in her "Little Black Dress".
Signing the matte
Table A having dinner
Table B having dinner
Table C having dinner
Kai opening her gifts
The evening started with the arrivals. After they "socialized" for a bit, they had an Etiquette lesson. A friend of mine was kind enough to come over and give a mini Etiquette class. It was very interesting and fun. They learned a lot.
After the etiquette lesson, they enjoyed appetizers and signed a matte for Kai. During that time, each guest received a black necklace. They were not allowed to say the word "Dance" or they would lose their necklace. As you can imagine, it was hard for these dancers to not use that word.
We followed up with dinner. Buddy made an amazing dinner for the evening. He started with a mixed green salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette salad dressing. For the Main course, he made Chicken Cordon Blue, steamed Vegetables and small red potatoes. And of course some dinner rolls.
After dinner they were dying to dig into the candy bar, but we made them wait a little. We discovered that the large "Diamond" that was on one of the tables, had been stolen. They had to use clues to figure out who stole the "Diamond". In the end, the thief was Buddy. The winning team pulled out prizes out of the prize basket.
Then, they attacked, and I do mean attacked the desert bar. And after they were loaded with sugar, we sang to the birthday girl and she opened her gifts. Most of the kids spent the night. They changed into their PJ's and had a Acro competition, they danced, and they told scary stories. I'm not sure what time some of them went to bed. Last time I heard them was around 3' in the morning. : 0
In the morning, I provided a buffet style breakfast (Buddy was at work) and they devoured it. It was so much fun, and now it's time for me to go and take a nap.
Table A DecorTable C Table B Table settings Favors, candy bags and gift tableSame table Sign in table with the "Diamond". Favor suitcases ready for a parting gift of sugar. Learning some Etiquette Mayela the Etiquette coachSuch good listeners Appetizers Desert Bar Banner The whole gang Such cool kids Kolton and Chanel in her "Little Black Dress". Signing the matte Table A having dinner Table B having dinner Table C having dinner Kai opening her gifts
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What a beautiful, thoughtful party! The kids look like they had a great time, who wouldn't with a spread like that?? :-)
Awesome job!
I may have to remember this idea when my daughter turns 13 next year!
Wow..everything and everyone looked awesome!