On a personal note… My two oldest kids have been to countless birthday parties over the years. They have grown up in playgroups and had friends that they have met through school. These friends (well, their parents) have always been very gracious and always invite ALL three of my children to the parties (thank you!). Because of this, my youngest has been to countless parties as well, but not really for her own friends. Today she got to go to her very first party where she was the one who was actually invited! She got to pick out her dress (and oh boy, was she opinionated on this ~ it had to be pink, not purple, mom!) and pick out a present for her friend and get it ready for the party. 
She was beyond excited and so happy to get to go to a party for her friend. It was held at a time when my older two are in school, so it was perfect! 
The girls had a blast and played like crazy! We had amazing "Dora" themed cupcakes made by Angel Cake (check her out on Facebook!). They were strawberry icing on a delicious chocolate cupcake! She hand made the Dora faces and they were melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
All in all, I think the birthday girl had a wonderful day and my daughter had a blast playing with her very own friend!
The girls had a blast and played like crazy! We had amazing "Dora" themed cupcakes made by Angel Cake (check her out on Facebook!). They were strawberry icing on a delicious chocolate cupcake! She hand made the Dora faces and they were melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
