Flippin' Forty!

Aliesha Goodwin is now 40 year old! We celebrated her four decade milestone with a "Flippin' Forty" themed birthday party- a week after her actual birthday! Audra and I spent a lot of time preparing decorations for the party which I loved every minute of it.
We made a fabric flower garland which was inspired by my BFF's baby shower a few months ago.  And thankfully she told me where to find an online tutorial. (Click here!)

Backing up a few, Audra found the party's theme on a creative blog, but I have no idea which one.

We made four flip flop centerpieces, which doubled Aliesha's gift because we bought all new Old Navy flip flops in her side (10, in case you want to buy her some shoes- giant feet)!

Flamingos are my fave! So cute!!!

Moving on, we found some killer beach party items on clearance at JoAnn's Wal-Mart and Dollar Tree including the table cloth plastic lays and the beach towel.  All tied together with twine and embellished with a coordinating fabric flower.

Lastly, we made a few tissue paper pom poms to decorate Aliesha's big outdoor umbrellas. EASY!

So now lets talk food...
We made snickerdoodles, rice crispy treats, layered jello salad (no carrots) and fruit kabobs.  Delish!
And of course we bought all the proper fixings for yummy sub sandwiches.  Oh and my Mom made pasta salad-my fave!

events + time crunch= very bossy Amanda  :)

And in 108 degree Las Vegas heat, the kids swam and the grown ups talked. 

But what's a party without.... CUPCAKES!!!

We didn't make Aliesha blow out forty candles-we didn't want a fire! But coincidentally, a siren singing fire truck drove right by after the "Happy Birthday Song" was over and the flames were out! Classic!

Happy Birthday Aliesha, hope you didn't get hot flashes blowing out those candles- Melinda's meds will help with that! :)

Ashley has the cheeeesiest smile :)