The Cake
Anna's first request was a chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting. It needed to be five layers tall with five donut holes on top. It also needed lots of sprinkles, five tall candles, and a big five candle in the middle. The actual cake has four layers (I would have needed another mix to make five, plus it would not have fit in my cake holder.) The fifth layer has the donuts on top. I used Paula's Donuts, as it is the best place to get donuts where we live. This cake was challenging, but really fun to make.
The Donut Decorations
They came from Hobby Lobby. I got a banner, plates, and napkins with a donut theme.
The Friend Party
Anna had her birthday party at Hyatts, a local craft store. She loves art, so this party was perfect. The teacher taught the children how to paint a parrot. By painting the palm and fingers on one hand, they were able to make wonderful bird wings. And, they got really messy. It was awesome! Each child also made a robot using Model Magic.The children enjoyed some snack and cupcakes, Anna opened her presents, and the party was a hit! The store did a wonderful job. They even provided favors, which included a sketch book and some actual artist tools like a charcoal pencil and pastel crayon. They embraced the donut theme, but also changed to birds once Anna changed her mind.
The Donut Outfits
Once the party theme was decided, I saw that Once Upon a Bowtique was taking preorders for a line of clothing called "Donut Party." It was PERFECT! The only hiccup was the clothes did not arrive until the week of her birthday. Anna had a headband too, but she didn't want to wear it.
Grandma Sharon made Anna a donut shirt too. I think this picture of our family turned out well.
So that was Anna's donut birthday. It was a wild, sugar donut filled weekend. Happy birthday Anna!
