My Girl is Almost 3
The birthday party preperation started quite a while back, thinking whom to invite, what food to serve (cook? cater? fast food?), what cake to order, what should be included in the party pack, and how to accomodate all the people in our small house.
Last Friday, I woke up at 6am from Stress!
I got changed, and went to the wet market to buy some of the ingredients still missing from the dishes that we’ll be cooking for Zara’s birthday celebration.
We had about 40 guests. 12 kids, and 28 adults, mainly family and the neighbours whom Zara has been playing with. The party was last Saturday, 4 days before her actual birthday.
The preparation (chopping, peeling, seasoning etc), cooking and baking started on Friday. I did those that do not required time at the stove, e.g. cup cakes, coleslaw, grilled chick wings, garlic bread. Tuyam cooked the curry, fried chick wings, fried noodle and rice. We bought some Char Siew (Chinese : BBQ Pork) and Pizzas last minute, worried that there may be not enough food.
Heaps of cupcake baked. Items in Party Packs meant for majority of the kids (babies and older kids have different items) bought from ShanghaiÂ
I baked, cooked, decorated the house, coordinated the re-arranging of the furniture, packing the party packs, confirming with guests if they are coming, etc etc. On Saturday, what did Daddy do huh? He was reading newspaper, when I was working hard at the kitchen and at the same time trying to entertained the girls. He stopped only when I gave him the icy cold stare, and told him to get some baloons blown up. He got the cheek to complain our pump is not the right pump!! Then when I nagged him, he said if I was so stressed out, I shouldn’t throw any more birthay parties at home! Grrrrrr! To give him some credit, he did the last minute shopping and picked up the cake and the pizzas. Oh, and he paid for most of the things.
We had way too much food when every thing was placed on the table (so buzy running around, didn’t even have time to take photos of the food), and lots of left over after that.
When the guests started arriving, we could feel the house was really crammed. We didn’t have enough chairs, so pepole have to sit on the floor.
All the younger girls were admiring Zara’s cake, ordered from A Piece of Cake, just like last year, but this year’s theme is Princess!!!
Zara and her friends from the neighbourhood
Zara and her favourite cousin, Sam (with Zaria looking a bit lost); Zara & Zaria with cousins; Zara making sure I didn’t burn the cake; Zara blowing her birthday candles
After cake cutting, it was game time. I got my two older niece and newphew, Ally and Nick, to organise the games and they did really well. With the help of Sam and Norman, the younger kids have a blast!!
I must really thank Nick, Norman, Ally and Sam for helping with the kiddos, and making sure they have a great time!
Here’s one for the family album
the cake suits her very much…very pwettie!
Happy Birthday Zara!
Awesome cake!
Happy birthday Zara! 🙂 May all your wishes come true, ey? And hats off to mommy for organizing such a wonderful party!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZARAAA!!!! 😀
Wah, 3 years old liao.. Mummy must be super proud! 😀 Send the left overs over!! 😀
And that’s a REALLY BEAUTIFUL birthday cake!!!!!
oh your Zara looked so pwetty!! and grown up already, so fast 3 years old liao. the cupcakes and princess cake looked quite impressive too. I had a similar (but not as nice in those days lah) when I was a kid. I guess all girls must have a princess cake once in their lifetime, hor?
Happy Merry Birthday, Zara Darling! *hugs & kisses*
you are so brave. to pull off such a stunt- organizing a party at home almost all by yourself for 40 guests including 12 kids.
“HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCESS ZARA.”
loving the cake. loving Zara- can’t wait to take photos of her.
Happy Birthday to Zara !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
the cake is tooo pretty…I will not have the heart to cut n eat the cake…
Very beautiful cake! You are such a nice mama to prepare everything for the girl…from decorations, cooking and baking. Salute…salute..!!!
Happy Birthday, Birthday Zara!! Looks like great fun, but I don’t see the Barbies out in force? Heheh!! Beautiful Cake! So envious…..
Happy Birthday, Zara.
Very beautiful cake! Good job, mummy. Zara will thanked you one day for all the effort.
I hope this comment of mine won’t be “gone” again. LOL
Happy Birthday Zara, and you did well Agnes. It’s not easy to hold a party at home, that’s why I am looking for other venue.
Zara is just a day younger than Ethyl 🙂
Wishing her Happy 3rd Birthday!!! You have been a great mama for 3 years, Agnes 🙂
Look at the prep…mine is nothing compared to what you have done!
Just reading this post gave me anxiety! Dear god, i have to start prepping for the all important 1st birthday! And it’s winter here to boot! I can’t ship the guests outdoors.
The girls are gorgeous! Love the cake!
Happy birthday Zara! Three years old! Glad to see you had a grand time, lil princess!
Zara actually looks very feminine these days, not quite a toddler! And that cake, all I can say is Zara is so blessed to have you both as her parents.
Happie (belated) Birthday Zara!
Happy Birthday to Zara..
love the cup cake!
Happy Birthday to Zara. And congratulations to Zara’s mama for pulling off such a stunt…everything “ka ki lai”! Salute! Salute! Can’t imagine myself doing this. You really are one great mama. And the cake is very the pretty leh. Can email me the contact? Thanks.
40 guests and you did all the cooking and baking?! Pui fook! Btw, Happy Birthday, Zara!
happy birthday!!!
lovely cakes…..
pretty cake just like zara. just wonderin how much it cost.
shern’s birthday is comin..i’m not sure if i can organise a decent party for him. we shall see. mind sharin your cupcake recipe?
happy birthday zara. ::big hug::
NICE cake..
and OH MY! must be really hectic!!!! Look at the number of kiddos!!!!!
Zara! Happy early birthday…
A princess cake for a princess… That’s nice… Happy Birthday Zara…
Happy Birthday Zara! You looked so pretty in the photos, big girl already.
And my hats off to you ZMM, with all the traveling, work and you could organize a party too??!!!!! Maybe you should be an event organizer….will work out very well!
I so agree with you on men! They’re really so dense and luckily, they also fork out the expenses, or else?!!! haha!
Happy Birthday Zara! You’re growing prettier each day! 🙂
Wow…40 guests!! Must be a great birthday bash! I’m sure everyone enjoyed themselves! If i were to organise a birthday party with 40 guests…think i’ll faint…haha… 😛
Happy 3rd B’day Zara!!
I wouldn’t have been as energetic as you to do it at home, i would rather do it outside….eg. this year at Megakidz, hehehe lazy mumy!
Beautiful girly cake & cup cakes!!
Happy Birthday Zara.
Wow, you really put in so much effort. I can imagine the preparation stress just reading about it. I laughed at Daddy’s comment as I can imagine my husband saying the same thing too if I were to throw a kid’s birthday party. That explains why I have still yet to make a bday party for either of the boys.
Very nice cake and cup cakes too. The princess theme is so fitting as Zara really looked like a princess esp when posing in front of the cake.
Another hats off to you ZMM!
Happy 3rd birthday, Zara! She looks really pretty on her big day – I love the cake too! And Zaria looks really cute in her little organza dress. The party is amazing —- how do you do it??? If left to me, I’d just cater 😛
Happy belated birthday..Zara..! your cake is awesome..!
Hi,
I’m a first timer here. The cake is lovely. Do you mind giving me the contact number? I’m celebrating my sons’ birthday in 2 weeks’ time. Thanks ya!
Happy Birthday to You, Zara! you have a great mommy who does who these for you…
And Agnes, the cupcakes are beautifully baked and decorated! Well done!
happy belated birthday zara . .. aunty loves your princess cake .. the princess is as beautiful as you are ! 🙂
Happy belated Birthday Zara!!!!…she seems little bit chubby…very cute…and Zaria too
So, today is Zara’s birthday??
Happy Birthday to Zara!
Sory i m late here ..
Happy belated birthday to Zara..
Mummy doing the great job here .. so nice the cake …. really lovely , and a nice concept of cake to suit ur princess Zara .
I like the cake..boohoo…never invite baby joel for the party. My son is unwanted..:(..lol… Happy belated bday Zara…Joels bday one is coming up soon..all you need is a return plane ticket to Sunny Melbourne(yes it’s sunny now) and don’t forget to pack Zaria along..:)
Wow! The cake…so unique! I wish I can get similar cake at my area ler!
Happy Birthday Zara!
You did so many things? Kow tow!
Her birthday cake is really lovely and so is she.
Happy Belated birthday Zara, your cake is so beautiful. I bet Emily would like the same next year.
Happy Birthday, Zara! Ask mummy to throe more birthday parties yeah! You’ve got another one due according to the lunar calendar also. LOL
WAHH..Zara sooo lucky..mummy and daddy spend so much time, effort and money for her birthday..I never got all those when I was a kid 🙁 I like it when the kids now a days get to have what I didn’t because we are making improvements..The food looks/sound yummy..well done mummy…
Hey! Happy Birthday to Zara!
Did not know Zara shared the same birthday with Darrius!
I had a similar party at home last year and it was chaotic! That was why I held it in McD this year… but I still messed up my mom’s kitchen! LOL
I had 40+ guests (all relatives) last year and this year (mostly blogging mommies & family) and I can fully understand how you feel… Through out my hubby only either pay for the stuff (last year) and this year he only helped me with stringing up the banner! Men! LOL
happy birthday to the little princess. u are really a supermom. everything looks so pretty and perfect! happy that u all had a blast. she is getting prettier and prettier..:)
ooo! what a pretty cake! and this year, zara is not sick!:)
that is very nice cake, no wonder the kids were all over it. btw, happy belated birthday zara. i can understand the amount of work to put together for a party. thumbs up for your good job.
Donno what’s wrong with the feeder. Didn’t get any updates from your blog. Happy Belated Birthday sweetie.. The cake was really nice. I’m sure Zara had fun that day….. 😀
What a cute princess on the cake. Was it edible? Elder cousins are invaluable. Nice to see Sam and Ally are doing good.
Zara is really growing fast ya? Aren’t you glad you are passed the terrible twos. Whoops. Zaria will take you for another round. 😛
Hi..nice cake for Zara!
Do you mind me giving me the contact ? thanx…
May i know where’s A piece of cake? Taught of ordering one for my daughter bday next wk. Thanks
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