the big four

Henry's fourth birthday is right around the corner, and I have been hard at work making handmade decorations and party favors.  We're having a pool party this year, so the theme is all fish and shades of blue.  I want it to feel special and very whimsical, so I have been hand-stamping cupcake toppers, learning to make paper pom poms to hang over the deck, and designing banners to string from the rails.  I also bought a ton of wind-up fish, dolphins, and sharks to fill the pool with.  The invitations (which, I have to say, I am quite proud of) are going out tomorrow, and I can't wait for his big day!