lillian's 9 3/4's birthday was november 17th, and to paraphrase the immortal words of hagrid, "it's not every day your young lass turns 9 3/4!" a potter-themed party was definitely needed to celebrate.
the invitations:
the house decorations:
the last was a photobooth set up for people to pose and take pictures all night long... lots of silliness was found on that camera, but this one, of my goofball husband, is my favorite!
we had to have harry potter themed snacks as well...
lily made the broomsticks and snitches herself!
and what birthday party would be complete without a cake? "made it myself, words and all... i may have sat on it a bit."
everyone came in costumes:
from left to right we have: neville longbottom, hermoine granger, fleur delacour, harry potter, draco malfoy, luna lovegood, and ron weasley!
the grownups dressed up too:
again, from left to right: minerva mcgonogall, hagrid, professor sprout, bellatrix lestrange, madame hootch, albus dumbledoor, professor trelawney, rita skeeter, severus snape, and the minister of magic cornelius fudge.
everyone had so much fun! but especially lily, which made me especially happy!
-melissa
What a fantastic party! I love all the things you made for it, it looks like it was so much fun! Just brilliant!
Posted by: josiekitten | December 01, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Ha ha! Love it! What a wonderful way to celebrate a VERY special birthday. Ros
Posted by: snoopydog | December 01, 2014 at 01:58 PM
Did you also celebrate her 100th birthday... that must have been a year and a half ago, though... 100 months = 8 years 4 months.
Never thought of doing 9 3/4! And it's too late now.
{thinks of friends' younger children...}
Posted by: SquareMary | December 01, 2014 at 05:58 PM
Hands down the best birthday party ever! What an fantastic memory she will have. Bravo!
Posted by: Andi | December 02, 2014 at 05:59 AM
This is absolutely awesome. So many great ideas. Totally tickled by Moaning Myrtle and the brick wall. Wonderful. Hope she had a wonderful time. Invite us next time!!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | December 02, 2014 at 02:50 PM
That is fantastic!!
What an awesome party, I love the invitations and photo booth and decorations and well everything really. Happy happy 9 and 3/4 to dear lily!
Posted by: Lindsey | December 02, 2014 at 08:22 PM
Just when you think she can't get any more clever or creative or thoughtful or amazing.... This has to be THE most fabulous and incredible birthday party ever! Love every detail and every costume. You've made memories for a lifetime for sure.
Posted by: claire | December 08, 2014 at 01:37 PM
You are amazing. I think I want to be your kid.
Posted by: kate | December 11, 2014 at 10:14 AM
I was just going to comment once today so as not to be pulled down the blog hole when I have so many things that need to be done. But I couldn't pass this one up. You and your family amaze me...do you know how awesome you are?
Posted by: Rachel | December 22, 2014 at 11:13 AM