Garrett and Paige's birthday party

On Saturday we celebrated Garrett and Paige's third birthday (a few days early).  We planned it to coincide with a visit from my parents, which was such a special treat for them.  And since they were going to be in town, I thought it was better to plan the event at another location.  So we scheduled it at ArtBeast, which is a fabulous children's art studio.  That was the smartest move I've ever made... because I didn't have to clean up afterwards!  Whoo whoo!  Here's the birthday twins!

Their little buddies came and enjoyed playing at the various stations ArtBeast had available.  They had everything from painting, to clay, to pretend play, to water play... you name it.

 

And of course Garrett and Paige enjoyed some of the fun activities available to them before the formal party activities started.

Booking a party at ArtBeast includes your own private party room, and they provide plates and napkins for everyone.  The room is a windowed in balcony and is so bright and cheerful.  I loved it!  All I had to do was provide cupcakes and snacks!

And of course Molly was thrilled that her bestie, Keilani, came with her little sister.  Those two were inseparable the whole time.

ArtBeast also provided a craft just geared towards our toddler/preschooler party.  They decorated masks which they seemed to enjoy!

Although I really wanted to make a fancy cake, I decided that the effort would be lost on three-year olds, and instead went with cupcakes because they would be easier to serve.  But I tried to go with the "art" theme and made them rainbow colored!

And I'm happy to report that Garrett and Paige blew out the candles and Steve was able to ensure that they didn't grab the hot candles!  He had to be quick because they wanted to grab those candles off their cupcakes and start eating!

Then it was time to open presents.  Garrett kept saying, "Is this for me?  Is this for me?" and Paige would ooohhhh and aaahhhh after every gift she opened.  They definitely have the whole "gift opening" thing down pat now.

It was such a special celebration of the sweetest little twinsies in the world.  And when everything was said and done, I was extremely happy to walk away and let someone else clean it up for me.  Best. Party. Ever.