"Z" Party of "Z" Year

This year I was a little stumped as to what we should do for Zoe's birthday party.  I decided to go with an idea I have had for a few years:  A "Z" party.  I am glad I waited until now.  It worked out perfectly for her age and a small group.  She decided to invite a couple of her BFF's, Sadie and Emily, and her cousin, Stacy.  Zoe did not know ANYTHING about her party this year (other than she was having one).  She didn't even see her invitation until it was over.

(Envelope with their initial on it.)

Yes, it was kind of a birthday party marathon, but we had a great time!  I made little baskets for the girls that had things they would need at various times throughout the day.  Yes, of course, everything was pink and black. (It is a disease I have.  I can't help myself.)

Let's see...there were flip-flops, popcorn, gum, treats and more treats, pink water bottles (love, love, love them), hand sanitizer, and even these cute monogrammed tissues that matched perfectly!

Once we picked everyone up we headed for the Zoo.  While we were there the girls found 11 things with the letter Z in them (gaZelle, liZard, Zuri the baby elephant, etc.).

Stacy, Zoe, Sadie & Emily

After gulping down some of our water bottle and using lots of hand sanitizer, we headed to Zupas for lunch.  Not only is it a "Z" word, but it is also the birthday girl's favorite!

Next stop was Gateway to see Ramona & BeeZus.  We were running ahead of schedule (yes, me) so the girls just ran around and played in the theatre.  Of course we used our popcorn and treats up here.  I must say that this movie was much cuter than I expected it to be.  Take your girls.

Escalator up to Megaplex

The party then came to my house.  We made Zebra Flipflops (in the basket) and I did GlitZy ToeZ on the girls.  They turned out so cute, if I do say so myself.

Emily was so cute.  She was nervous it would hurt, but I am happy to report there were no injuries.

So cute, right?

We took a few minutes to open presents, then had some PiZZa for dinner.

Gift from Stacy

Sadie & Zoe

Zoe wanted this messenger bag and lunch box from Pottery Barn sooooo bad.  Needless to say, when she got them from Noah she was elated!  Just look at her play with Noah after.

Look at Emily's face (left)...they loved this vest!

We wrapped up the night with the girls making Zeppoles (it is like an italian doughnut, sort-of).  They were YUMMY!  I also had pink chinese take-out boxes for the girls to take a sample home.

We were too full to even think about cupcakes, so the girls took those home as well.  It was a busy day but definitely memorable.

Happy Birthday Ladybug!