And I loved the way her cake turned out:
These chocolate covered pretzels were magic wands that she gave to her friends as party favors. They were supposed to have Pop Rocks on the end but all I could find was Nerds. :-( Still cute though!
There were little dishes of lemon drops from Dumbledore's office...
A few gift bags filled with goodies for the game winners...
Jacque planned a feast just like the students of Hogwarts have on their annual return to school each year. I made Shepherd's Pie for her guests and she asked everyone to bring their favorite dish. There was lots and lots of food! She also asked her guests to dress as their favorite character. Not all of her friends are Harry Potter fans but a little innovative thinking can render a great costume. Her friend Jenice came as Hedwig...see what a few feathers and a vivid imagination can get you? How cute is that?!
Hedwig actually did make an appearance at the party!
And Harry Potter too!
Not everyone had a costume but we had ordered these scar tatoos from The Noble Collection so we could have instant Harry Potters! This is Jacque's friend Emerie. They have been friends since pre school and are graduating together this year...both with very bright futures I might add!
Jacque channeled Bellatrix LeStrange...one of her favorite characters from the books...
I guess Bellatrix is a little on the grumpy side, ha!
A few of her friends are as enthusiastic about Harry Potter as she is...this is Jose, her FWW (Friend With Wand!) Jacque has Snape's wand, Jose has Voldemort's!
A few word games to break the ice...
Jose is fluent in Harry Potter spells...
Johnathan too!
Jenice...not so much, lol!
I think we have a winner!
Lots of fun stuff from her friends...Burberry...always a favorite!
This was the sweetest gift from Johnathan...a Harry Potter snow globe...she loved it!
A Spanish Dictionary for Dummies....YAY! maybe she will learn more than snow cone stand Spanish!
One of those things your kids ask for because they think it is cool and you say no but then end up tucking them in their birthday gifts or stockings! Great for people who wear retainers!
Mommy and Daddy gave their baby girl boots!
cuz she looks so good in boots! See!
Happy birthday sweet Jacque Dee!
My wish for you is that all of your dreams come true!
Remember way back when I said I had some wonderful news to share about Jacque? Well, she has applied to a few colleges (and been accepted)! :-) She made her decision just last week to attend the University of St. Thomas here in Houston. Of course it helped in the decision making process that she got a very generous academic scholarship offer from them. But she wanted to stay in Houston and I can't think of a better place for her to be. We went to open house this weekend and the average class size is 17 and I just really think it is the perfect fit for her. We are very proud of you Jacque and know that you have lots to look forward to! Love you sweetheart!
Until next time!
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