Party Details.

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I have exactly three months to plan Asa's party and I know if I don't jump right to it I will be planning this last minute and of course I don't want that to happen again. There is still so much to do from purchasing supplies, painting, cutting and test baking for her cake. I know what I want and I can picture it in my head looking so perfect and everything in it's own place. I've already started collecting a few things here and there. What stress this will be but I'm telling myself to "Keep calm and plan this party." I hope you all have been doing great. Sorry for the lack of outfit post, I had planned on doing a few post but the weather here has been horrible snowing one day, gloomy the next and if we're lucky sunny. I tell ya our weather has a mind of it's own, it can never make up it's mind on what weather is best for us. Have a great day, everyone!!

If you'd like to know other details to her party here are parts (one & two)

Party Details.

source- Pinterest- Party Ideas

I have been pinning up a storm on Pinterest ideas for the tot's party next year. I've discussed with Justin's mom how everything will come to play and that this party will allow us to actually enjoy it. Last year was a mess we we're running late, still preparing for the party last minute, with only three hours of sleep, and managed to finish the cake before we had to sing Happy Birthday!! I'm not saying it was a disaster but I'd like to be more prepared. As you know from this post of what the party theme is we are now slowly making preparations of what needs to be done a head of time. I know I'd like it to be colorful, hints of glitter, tasty sweets and bold details. I can't wait and as it seems I have it perfectly planted in my head on how everything will look.

Footnote: There will be a couple of changes on the blog so look out for that...and more interactions with all you fine people. Have a great day!!!

Macarons.

I have yet to try these colorful and I'm sure tasty macarons. Browsing through Wedding Chicks site I came across these and had to pin it to one of my boards. I would love to make these for the tot's party next year since her party will be oh so colorful. Have any of you tasted these or made them? Below is a recipe for pumpin macarons.

How To Make Pumpkin Cream

Yields 1 pint, enough for 40 small Macarons
3 egg whites
Pinch cream of tartar
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
2 ½ sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves



Method:

Put the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
Bring the sugar and ¼ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium- high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and cook until the mixture reaches 238F (soft ball stage).

While the syrup is cooking, whisk the egg whites at medium speed until they form soft peaks, about 2 minutes. Once the syrup reaches 238F, in a steady stream gradually pour the syrup down the side of bowl, resting the edge of the pan on the edge of the mixer so that the syrup does not hit the whisk attachment and splatter. This process should take about 15 seconds. Whisk the meringue until stiff peaks form and the bowl cools down, about 8 minutes.

Now, add the salt and butter and whisk on high speed until the meringue emulsifies and becomes completely smooth and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves while the mixer is still running and whisk until the butter cream returns to a smooth and fluffy state. It can be kept covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

A party to plan.

As I sit here surfing the web while pinning ideas for Asa's 3rd birthday party that I had said I wouldn't plan. Which by the way is Pinterest fault. But she's a kid and all kids need birthday parties. After picking up the tot from daycare, I asked Asa if she would want a birthday party. Then that's when it hit me, she wanted pink and backups. Oh no, she wants Dora for her birthday. I had already planned something totally far from that idea. I wasn't prepared I figured I had until she was five to make decisions for her birthdays. I would secretly whisper in her ear of ideas for her party knowing she will repeat anything I tell her. Smart girl!! But she is confident that Dora, Boots and Diago will be there. I think I pretty much have it figured out I will incorporate Dora into the theme I had in mind. Although her birthday is months away I'd like to start planning it early. I will keep you guys updated with her party.