We weren't going to do a birthday party for Brooklyn this year, because we spent the weekend in San Jose. We had agreed just to have her closest friends over for swimming and some cake the day after we got back. Our plans changed, however, when we were on our way home from SJO and stopped at Pequeno Mundo (Little World), it's like an upgraded dollar store. They had all sorts of party supplies for really cheap, and since we don't see that kind of thing very often we couldn't pass up the chance to make a party! So at the last minute, we decided to upgrade her play date to a glorified play date with a 'Dream Closet' theme. It was her idea, which came as a bit of a shock to me. Our little Brooklyn rocks her own style like no other. She knows what is comfortable, mostly pajamas, and finds a way to wear it with a little style. She often steals t-shirts from Tom's closet and then ties them in a knot at her waste with a rubber band. She then pairs that with her best pair of floral or striped pajama shorts. Add a VERY high, straight pony tail, and that's her favorite look. She does not like dressing up in the least, and she doesn't like makeup or nail polish, but she DOES like throwing a party she knows her friends will like. I was surprised at her request, as were her friends, but we indulged her and she had a blast getting them all dressed up. Hunter and Ava took full advantage and changed about 20 times each. There was not one outfit they did not try on! Overall it was a ton of fun, and for both Brooklyn and I, our favorite part was getting the party ready together. We used table clothes, art supplies, and a little ingenuity to make a really cute 'closet' and a great afternoon. :)
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