Harper’s Painting Party

Harper turned 9 at the end of March and when we asked her about what she’d like to do to celebrate she asked if she could ask some of her favorite girls over to paint.  How could I say no to that?!?!?!  A girl after my own heart.

The beginning of April was crazy for us, so Harper’s celebration was pushed back a few weeks.  She was totally cool with it.  Harper’s easy going.  She’s a breeze and laid back.  Her requests were simple..,to paint with her friends, funfetti cookies and cool ranch Doritos and that was it.  It was on.

I let her pick out plates, napkins, straws and cups.  Yes, Star Wars plates and rainbow napkins…this is Harper!  I even threw in some popcorn, chocolate chip cookies and ice-cream for good measure.  She loves Starbursts so I hit up the Dollar General for a small party favor too.

We invited all the girls in her class, a non school friend and cousins.  This was the crowd who showed up.

Harper told me one day after school before her party…”________ said she can’t come to the party because she’s not allowed to go to strangers houses.”  🙂  I totally get it…school parties can be tricky.

She was not one ounce disappointed.  Her day was made.  It was bright and fun and the girls were a blast.  Canvases were a plenty, paints were shaken and brushes were washed and ready to be used.  I gave them the rules…paint anything you want and enjoy all the snacks.  One girl leaned over and whispered “This is the best party ever.”  My day was made instantly.

They painted their hearts out and filled up on yummy snacks and lemonade and played in the sunshine and drew beautiful chalk masterpieces.  They created make believe worlds and played in them…everyone having their own role.  There was the most amazing conversation between all 7 of them while they painted about who exactly is Rey’s father and how Luke, Kylo and Han all fit into the picture.  Each girl had her own little thoughts and feelings and I relished in listening to them hash it all out.  They were wild and free and delightful.

It was such a good day and such a sweet little party.  It was easy and lovely and colorful.  Simple is good for our family lately and this was just what Harper and I needed.  She could not have enjoyed herself more.

Happy Thursday!