Sisterly Love

     So, as I am planning this Frozen party, I think..."What am I going to wear?"  I had a Frozen t-shirt from when we went to see Disney On Ice.  But that just seemed to plain and I didn't want to be underdressed compared to all the princesses who were going to come in costume. With that in mind, I went online and found an A-MAZ-ING cos-play Anna costume on eBay I just HAD to have!  It would be so awesome if I, as the host, to dress up as Princess Anna.  I mean, I already have the red hair and some black boots.  So, yep, I did it.  I ordered it!  I was SO excited when if finally arrived (since I did have to have it made just for me).  And since I was going all out for the character, I made sure to do my make up like her as well.  

     When the girls started to arrive, them and their moms were taken back at me answering the door.  It was a lot of fun!  I had also set up a little photo-op outside for picture taking, since I knew Queen Elsa was going to be there.  But what I didn't expect was for my friends to want my picture taken with their girls.  I, of course, was more than happy to pose with them.  It was kinda fun pretending to be Princess Anna for a day. 

Here are some of the pictures....

     

  

     Wow!  What a MAGICAL day filled with friends, food, and fun.  It was definitely one of my favorite parties I have hosted so far!

   

     After everyone left, I cleaned up a bit then kicked my boots up to watch the rest of Frozen with the kiddos and enjoyed a Snowflake Cookie before changing out of my Anna Costume.

     We all wound up taking a nap on the couch, little Kinley was knocked out!

What a long but FUN day!

Frozen Fun

     So what's a party with out some party activities?  While we were waiting for all the girls to arrive, the little princesses drew some beautiful snowflakes on the white paper I had on the floor.  It was a great beginning activity to keep them busy.

     Once everyone had arrived, I took the princesses outside for some snow fun!  I had purchased a mini snow machine, which I set up to surprise them.  Once I turned it on they were so surprised!   It was great to watch them having so much fun, jumping, dancing, running, and laughing as the foamy "snowflakes" floated down on them. 

     After some fun outside in the "snow" we headed back inside to be greeted by a special guest!  Queen Elsa had stopped by to spend some special time with all the princesses. (I hired her from A Princess for Hire)

     She first read the story of Frozen to all the girls.  Kinley was so happy she was there and just had to sit next to her.

     When the story ended, all the girls gathered around to play Pass the Wand.  It was like musical chairs, when ever the music ended the princess who was holding the wand got to go make a magical wand for herself.  The girls really enjoyed it and the craft.

     Making princess wands with Queen Elsa is always magical!

     After lunch, the little ladies got their hair and nails done by Queen Elsa.  

     All beautified and sparkles in their hair, the girls played a couple more games including a Cinderella's Glass Slipper Hunt, the Princess & the Pea, and Kiss the Prince.

     As a party favor for all the girls, and two boys (which were my son and his friend, who pretty much stayed in his room playing legos, except to eat) were given one of these.  I found some cute Frozen and Marvel Super Hero glow sticks and some Frozen Jelly Bellys at Walmart.  I taped them together then my friend attached a "Thank You SNOW Much for Coming" tag and a snowflake at the top.  I created the tags on PicMonkey then had them printed at Office Max. 

     All the girls had so much fun with all the planned activities.  My favorite part though was seeing their faces light up with Queen Elsa walked it.  It was priceless!  It brought a HUGE smile to my face.  I have one more post, which I am so excited to share with you and you'll see why if you check it out tomorrow!  Might have to do with a certain princess who I have a lot of similarities with....

Frosty Finger Food

     To me a serving amazing food is one of the most important details to hosting a great party.  It's actually one of the first things I do.  Coming up with a menu that best goes with the party theme can be a challenge but one I love to face.  Since it is a Frozen theme party with a winter wonderland feel, the foods needed to be white.  I placed everything on a white platter or bowl to stick with the winter wonderland theme.  

     For the Snow pops I covered a box with silver snowflake wrapping paper, put some floral foam inside to stick the pop sticks into, then topped with some pearl gum balls.  The snowflake bowls I found at Target.  

     As for the food cards, I created them on PicMonkey, had them printed at Office Max.  Then glued them to some snowflake craft paper.  The stands are just styrofoam balls that I cut into halves, spray painted white, dusted with plastic snow.  Then cut a small slit into the tops to put the food cards into.

Here's what we enjoyed....

Turkey & Peanut Butter and Jelly Snowflake Sandwiches

White Cheddar Cheese Snowballs

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Snow Trees

Snowy Cheese Ball with Ritz Snow Flurries

Ranch Snowflake Pasta

Snow Covered Pretzels

Icy Kisses & Warm Hugs

Snow Cake Pops

Sugar Snowflake Cookies

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Frozen Hearts

Powdered Donut Hailstones

Bottled Melted Snow

Glacier Water Punch

     It was a pretty simple buffet, kid friendly and so yummy!  Can't wait to show you all the fun we had at the party.  Check it out tomorrow!