A Fairy Party Fit for a 4 year old Maddie!

Maddie is turning 4 in a week ! And, since it's always a little tricky to plan parties around Thanksgiving, we decided to throw a party yesterday. I am exhausted, but I think she had a lot of fun. She wanted a princess party, but I just couldn't do it (I'm a little crazy, I know- I'm just overdosed on princess stuff)... so we thought of a fairy party! It was a lot of fun to plan... we made mushrooms to put on the wall, a ginormous tree for the "forest" effect, bought moss, butterflys, balloons... very fun! I asked her what she wanted to do- and she said "bouncy house." Of course! After figuring out that it would *barely* fit, I signed up.

We also were visited by a real fairy who came and performed a magic show, made balloons and painted faces. She was amazing. I would really really recommend this company -- http://www.happilyeverlaughterparties.com/. They are so creative (and not the run of the mill Disney stuff. ) So awesome!!

A friend of mine made the cupcakes- amazing. We have this trade where she always makes Maddie's cakes and I take her holiday photos. I love this trade- it is the best. Anyway- she did an crazy good job....

Steve made hummingbird feeders with the kids (he spent hours prepping this). I thought they turned out really well! Let's hope they work!! And, well, that's all she wrote. I'm pooped. Here is a pile of photos!