Sophia's 3rd Birthday

I've spent so much time wanting to be able to throw the right party. Spent hours on Pintrest and various other party sites. I've downloaded as many free printables as I could find, and spent weeks putting it all together.

I was so excited when I realized that I could make Sophia the perfect birthday outfit- all by myself! Last year I spend 40.00 on her outfit by Mudpie, adorable but pricy for our small budget. Actually the party was quite a stretch and I'd never admit to anyone that we really couldn't afford it, but I did it anyway- and it was totally worth it.

I wanted it to be bright and cheery like my Phia, so an aqua and red carnival theme was the way to go.

We rented a canopy tent and 3 round tables with 18 chairs and white covers, a long white table and table cloth for the food and of course a girl has to have a bouncy castle.

Our photographer, whom I've fallen in love with because of her awesome eye, and great prices got to there a little before the party to photograph the details, Phia and sure why not, mommy and daddy too. I am super thrifty so I figured I'd try my best to get everything out of that session that I could. check mark that for accomplished.