My daughter is five!!! Wawu how time flies. I still remember the day I gave birth to her just like yesterday. Truly I believe the adage that says that
"the days may be long but the years are short" because how am I even a mom to a 5-year-old 😱????
For her big day, Teni wanted an Encanto-themed birthday party—and we made it happen! My heart is so full, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be on this journey. No, parenting isn’t always easy, nor does it come with a manual, but I’ve learned that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach—we all do our best and learn as we go. That being said, I’m the happiest mom alive today because birthdays like these remind me of how far we’ve come. So happy birthday to me too (whoop whoop!) 🎉
The Birthday Build-Up: Excitement & Planning
Kids love birthdays—sometimes they start counting down months in advance😆! Teni wasn’t an exception. With so many of her school friends celebrating around the same time, she was eager for her turn. And honestly? I was just as excited! (on a lighter note, the older you get, the tougher it becomes to have all these kinds of fun and more so I'm all about having fun, enjoying the moment and making every little moment count, no matter how little). I started planning a few months ahead to keep things smooth and stress-free. The first step? Picking a theme.
The Encanto-Themed Birthday Party 🎉After chatting with Teni about what she wanted, we decided on an Encanto theme, which meant vibrant colors, fun decorations, and a party full of play! She also asked for a party with her friends, cousins, and lots of fun time at an indoor playground—so that’s exactly what we did. She definitely loved it and I'm glad we were able to do this for her the way she wanted it which is very important for me because it was her day & I wanted her to own the day.
After picking the theme & sending out invites to her friends, I bought a couple of Encanto theme party items like hats, plates, cups, balloons, and party favors to spice things up. Then I also contacted a cake vendor to bake the theme cake for me and that was it.
As usual, I won't be sharing pictures of the guests or their kids, I will only be sharing pictures from the birthday and my family as well😍
🏠 The Venue: Perfect for Play & Celebrations
We booked an
indoor playground birthday venue, and it turned out to be the best decision! Spacious, bright, and already decorated, it made things so much easier. I planned to add more Encanto balloons to the setup, but we arrived late, so that part didn’t happen. But honestly? The kids didn’t even notice!
Even though I didn't add balloons, I was able to set the table with cups, plates, party hats, and napkins of the theme & that spiced things up for sure.
👑 The Princess Visit: Mixed Reactions 😂
We also had a princess stop by to tell stories, sing, and take pictures. The adults thought she was a little boring (haha), and the kids? They honestly didn't mind and I have to tell you that kids just want to have fun, every other thing is secondary to them.
🎂 The Cake: My Favourite part
One of my favourite highlights was the cake! My cake vendor did an amazing job bringing the
Encanto-theme to life, and it tasted just as good as it looked. Teni was so happy when she saw it, and that made my day!
After the story time with the princess, singing, and cutting of the cake were next, then they all ate pizza and ice cream which was pre-ordered from the venue and that was it.
🎉 The After-Party: Play, Play & More Play!Once we cut the cake and sang Happy Birthday, the real fun began!
✔ Arcade Fun: Each guest got a $5 arcade card to play games.
✔ Indoor Playground Fun: The kids ran, climbed, and played until they were exhausted—a true sign of a successful party! 🎈
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| Love this after-party picture with her cousins and brother (yes the girls were twinning in Encanto Tshirts) |
Not-So-Perfect Moments
Not everything went as planned. My son wasn’t feeling great that day, and I was super stressed out leading up to the party. He cried a lot, which meant he was missing from most of the pictures. But at the end of the day? Teni had an amazing time with her friends, and that’s what mattered most.
💡 Lesson learned: Sometimes, things won’t go 100% as planned, and that’s okay! Focus on the good moments 💝
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| The caption for this has to be "When you are sick but still look cute" |
Making Every Memory CountI’m so thankful for our friends and family who celebrated with us—it truly takes a village! I’m not the biggest party planner, but I’m so glad we pulled this off just the way Teni wanted it.
💭 My wish for her? To continue being the amazing, kind, and joyful girl she is (and to eat more food! 😆). I know she’ll read this one day and say, “Mom, did you really have to add that?!” And I’ll just reply, “The truth is always bitter.” 😂
This year has been so stressful, but I’m proud that I still made time for what truly matters—because at the end of the day, these memories are what we hold on to.
Yeah, that was the summary of my Teni's Encanto-themed 5th birthday & that’s all from me today! I hope your day is as bright and beautiful as these birthday pictures. Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll see you in the next one! 💋
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| Yes, we twinned for our daughter's birthday😍 |
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ReplyDeleteLovely event, lovely blog 😍❤️❤️❤️
DeleteFantastic event, great blog👍👍👍👍
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI’m not sure how I am just stumbling on this particular post, but this is one of my favourite reads on your blog. I was just smiling through it. Weldone mama, we sure had fun with Teni ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tolsbee. Love you girl
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