A Rodeo Roundup to Celebrate Shiloh's 3rd Birthday

Last Saturday we were FINALLY able to celebrate Shiloh's 3rd birthday with her cowgirl-themed party. (We'd had to push the shindig back a couple of weeks due to rampant sickness in our household.) It ended up working out better then because more friends and family were able to attend and Mommy had more time to get things together (although I still waited until the last minute!).



(I must confess, I weenied out and did not make her shirt this year... I ordered it from my favorite handmade website. And I couldn't have been happier with how it turned out! I did make a cute bow to accompany it.)

I found some festive decor at Hobby Lobby to play on the western theme, and put together a cupcake corral for the occasion.







I also made this birthday banner for the special little girl, and some cute cowgirl cookie mixes (a la bakerella) to give out to party guests. Let me break something down for you here... these. cookies. are. fantastic. FO SHO. Do yourself a favor and go make some. Right now!! (Also a perk -- you get to blend the ingredients by hand! It's fun and doubles as a great exfoliant!)





The stick horses and bandanas were a favorite with the kids...





Although I believe this fun group of kiddos would have had a blast no matter what! We're so thankful for such sweet friends, family, and neighbors.













At one point during the party, the birthday girl ran up to me and asked, "Is it okay if everyone sings happy birthday to me now?" I figured this was my signal to free some of those cupcakes from the corral. So we serenaded the birthday girl...



And cheered as she blew out her candles...







Then smiled as she devoured her chocolate cupcake.









Chocolate does a girl good. (And aren't you impressed how white that shirt still is??)



Then the birthday girl had a blast opening gifts and just galloping around the party.







She had SO much fun, in fact, that after the party was over she whimpered, "But Mom! I want it to still be my birthday!!" I know, sweet girl. But next year will be here before we're ready. So thanks to everyone who helped make this day so special for our little cowgirl cutie!