Now that we are FINALLY feeling better at our house, I’m going to try to get more caught-up on blogging. So today we are going WAY back to November 2008, when Annie turned 3! I asked her what kind of party she wanted to have, and she just said, “pink.” So we decided to have a “Pinkalicious Party,” based on one of Annie’s favorite books. (Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann) Be prepared for a pink explosion of pictures. 
Here is the invitation I made. We invited 5 of Annie’s adorable little friends.
On the big day of her party, Annie wore her beautiful, most pinkalicious birthday dress and shoes! I couldn’t believe my baby was turning THREE.
Annie and Daddy. While the girls arrived for the party, I had Sleeping Beauty playing on the TV. They all sat on the couch in their pinkalicious finery and were mesmerized by Sleeping Beauty. I couldn’t get them to look at me!
So this is what we did at the party:
**I read them the Pinkalicious book.
**We decorated pink princess crowns with pretty jewels and stickers and glitter.
**We made beautiful pink, white and “crystal” beaded bracelets.
Jaden was giving Annie important bracelet advice. He’s a fashionista. Ha!**We played pink bingo, aka “Pinko.”
I made these in photoshop using various pink elements and pics from the internet. We covered up the squares with pink jelly bellies.
**Annie opened her presents: barbies, books, coloring stuff, princessy things….so much fun. Such generous friends!
**We had a pinkalicious lunch–pink juice, heart-shaped sandwiches with pink jelly, grapes, fruit snacks, etc. 
**We sang Happy Birthday to Annie and she made her birthday wishes.
It was so much fun. The girls were absolutely darling and well behaved and said the cutest things. Jaden and I couldn’t believe how relaxing and calm the whole thing was! Much different than the Super Hero Training Camp from March 2008.
Eliza, Scarlet, Annie, Gabby, Lauren, and Brielle (she didn’t want her picture taken!). I tried getting pictures of Annie with each friend but with the craziness of parents picking up and the girlies wanting to play with Annie’s new stuff kind of made it hard. You just have to go with the flow.
Annie and Scarlet.
Annie and Brielle.
Annie and Lauren.
Annie and Gabby. Nice face, Annie.
Especially the birthday girl.
Annie opened MORE presents….(a dollhouse, babies, books, Tinkerbelle stuff, clothes, etc)
Snuggled and smooched her great-grandmas….
Blew out candles….
and thoroughly enjoyed eating cake and ice cream. What a delicious day.
We’re so grateful for our supportive family. We love them all!
I’m so lucky to be Annie’s mommy!
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One day I WILL get caught up on other pictures and posts. One day.
Volunteering in Brandon’s class and taking treats for his bday.
That’s on the list…..
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Hi Brooke,
My duaghter loved seeing Annie’s “Pinkalicious” birthday pics. That book is a favorite at our house! Happy Spring!
Hey Brooke,
You don’t know me.. he he. My friend Lara Heizlbetz showed me your blog and all the great stuff you make. I just wanted to introduce myself so I don’t feel “stalkerish” when I look at your blog! I’m Lauren.. feel free to stalk me anytime.
BTW- I love the “pinkalicious” party!!
Avi totally loves Pinkalicious too! we read it just this morning while blowdrying her hair:) darling party! love PINKO! i am glad you are all feeling better & can't wait to see the happenings of the week!
**yay for warm weather!
TOO cute- as always! The Pinko game is genius- I may copy the idea sometime… when I get photoshop that is. Happy Birthday to Brandon this week!
what a great party! i love pinkalicious and purplelicious too. love all your birthday ideas, especially the bingo game – very creative. i know she will remember that day for a long time to come.
WOW everything is SOO adorable! The cake is to die for–the Pinko is of course way too creative for me…it is all super cute and she looks super cute in her little pink dress and shoes! Her curls are darling too! What a fabulous party!
Adorable. I love the pink idea. I may do something more like that for the upcoming 4th birthday. Princess is always the given, but Pinkalicious….wohoo!! I love Annie’s hair that day. Super cute. Still can’t get over Susan’s amazing talent. I am also going to kill her about the move. GRRRRRR
Ok, I need YOU to start thinking about what I can do for my twins 3rd b-day in December because I am not nearly talented enough to come up with all of those fun ideas. What a great party.
Okay. So Scarlet’s bows are horrible. Husbands cannot do hair. However, what a darling party. I am so glad that Annie and Scarlet are buddies.
I love how happy she is in every single picture. What a fun pink party. I love the PINKO game. You’re so creative. Love it! I’m glad your flashing back again. I’m still waiting for Halloween!:)
Oh and Happy Blog Birthday! So glad it was born!
Brooke- It was so fun to catch up with you tonight. I’m so glad we can connect through our blogs and stay updated!
Pinkalicious is one of our favorite books around here. What a darling party! And I might have to find a reason we need a cake from your friend if she sells her amazing creations! To die for!!!
Can you be my party planner? You are so creative!
Hi! My friend Katie M told me about your darling blog! I too am planning a pinkalicious party for my daughters 3rd birthday. I love all your cute ideas! I was wondering where u got the pink foam crowns? Hopefully I'll get my computer back soon so I can Photoshop some cute invites and plinko like u have! Thank you for sharing your talents!
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Adorable party! I came across while searching ideas for my 2 little girls party. I was wondering if you would mind sharing your copy of pinko? Is it something you could email? I would really appreciate it, I can’t figure out that much on my computer!! Thanks!
Let me take a look through my files, I’m pretty sure I still have the PINKO cards. I’ll get back to you!
Love the party! I’m planning a Pinkalicious party for my 5-year-old’s golden bday (so it’ll be kind of Goldilicious too) and your blog is a great resource. Love the Pinko, as well – if you do have the file still, would you send it to me? I, too, am computer-challenged and could never create something as cute as yours.
thank you!!!
I would also like a copy of the Pinko card… Have you ever thought of selling it on Etsy? Super cute!!!
Fantastic party! Just browsing ideas for my daughters 4th birthday and came across your blog. I see others have asked about the Pinko card.. If you are sharing, I would love to have it too!
i loved the whole setting of annies birthday party decorations, perfect and pink!
Any chance I could get a copy of the game emailed to me in the next few days?
Hi,
it was so much fun reading your blogs on the pinkalicious and Fanacy 5th bday party of your daughter.
came across your blog while i was looking up for my daughter’s 5th bday party ideas …coming up soon…
would love to hear from you, if you have some ideas for me…great writing, loved your pictures, annie is so very adorable! god bless!
best regards
Seetha
btw, would you mind sharing the soft copy of those bday invites (3rd and 5th bday celebrations ?
thanks much in advance
seetha
Love, Love, Love this party! Would you be able to email me the PINKO game, please?
Hi Krista! This blog of mine hasn’t been active for a year and I might not have the files anymore (I had a hard drive crash) but I will look for them and can send them to you if I do.
If you happen to have the pinko file still, I would LOVE to have a copy. My darling daughter is having a pinkalicious 3rd birthday as well!
Thank you!
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