Magical

Bayleigh's third birthday party was Saturday night and except for the guest of honor being under the weather, it was a magical night.

After seeing Tangled in the theater, she declared she wanted lanterns like that for her birthday. We didn't release thousands of lanterns in her honor, but we did suspend a few dozen throughout the back yard.

In addition to the lanterns the yard twinkled with lights from votives in mason jars.

We kept the food simple, take out pizza. Instead of a cake, I tried my hand at making cake pops.

Not difficult at all, but very time consuming. I can't say I'm eager to do it again any time soon, but they were a big hit.

The main event of the event of the evening was the movie.

We watched Tangled under the stars.

Thanks to the incredible know how of my uncle Jack and his access to the fancy equipment through his work,  the movie was projected onto the back of Bayleigh's playhouse. We borrowed a movie theater popcorn machine and Uncle Casey churned out the popcorn.

It was amazing to gather with good friends and family in the back yard and enjoy a movie under the stars, lanterns twinkling in the background.

So many people pitched in to make this fairy tale party come true. I don't know if she will remember it for life, but I sure will.

 

On a less happy note, yesterday Bayleigh's puppy, Willie was injured. His jaw is broken and will have to be wired shut so that it can properly heal. He will have to be fed through a feeding tube. His surgery will take place Wednesday. We'd appreciate any prayers you could send up for this sweet little guy and hopefully he will be up and running again very soon. 

Comments

[Lynne in NC]

Autum,
Thanks for sharing all the fabulous photos.
The cake pops look great!
That's awesome that Casey could celebrate with you all.
We enjoyed the movie, too. It's defintely a keeper.
Sorry to read about the puppy.
Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Hugs all around.

[Bridgette]

Making birthday wishes come true, isn't it the best?
And poor Willie, he looks like the little doxie Rueben I had as a child.
Prayers for all :)

[Elisabeth]

That sounds like a wonderful and truly magical birthday party.
So sorry for little Willie, I hope he'll be running around again soon.

[domesticali]

Happy Birthday Miss Bayleigh! Your party looks enchanting - what a lucky girl.

Poor Willie - hope he heals fast.

[Sharly]

The party certainly looked magical! Good job!!

We will all definitely be thinking of Willie - I'm so sorry he's been hurt and hope for a quick recovery.

[Kristen: Turning a House into a Home]

I love the colorful, illuminated feel of the party! It's definitely a party I would have wanted as a child.

Thinking of Willie.

Kristen
Turning a House into a Home

[Jen]

Wonderful, fun party! I loved the lanterns.

Prayers for your pup. Hoping all goes well!

[Nancy L.]

SO cute! May have to borrow some of these ideas for my little princess. Praying for the puppy.

[Elaine]

Can't believe Miss Bayleigh is already the Big 3!!! Love the lanterns!

Your Cake Pops look great!!

My daughter has a friend who makes them. They are such a neat idea!

Prayers for that precious puppy!!!

[Autum]

Thank you Elaine! Willie is doing great! Hes on the way home now.

xo Autum

[janae]

Bayleigh has GREAT taste....the lanterns looked magical and beautiful! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her!

[Daisy]

Where oh where did you get the cake pop recipe?
I love the lights over the pool! I have been thinking about lights to go over our pool too!

[Autum]

Hi Daisy.
Heres a great video tutorial by Bakerella on making cake pops.  You can just use any flavor cake mix and I used one container of frosting.