theBkeeper: ooh la la spa

Yesterday we had Berkley's 6th birthday party. We decided it would be better to have her party the Saturday before school started instead of the Saturday after school began. (After all, the first week of school would be very busy and exciting on its own!)

Just like past years, Berkley knew exactly what kind of party she wanted. I'm telling you, this girl could have a party planning service. Several weeks ago when we began brainstorming ideas, she quickly presented her idea of having a "spa" party. I had no idea where she even came up with the idea, but when I asked she reminded me that her cousins had told her about a similar party they had been to and how much fun they had at it. There was really no discussion... Berkley wanted a spa party. So, the planning began with Berkley's help of course. I really had no idea that it would actually turn out to be such a fun party that all of Berkley's friends truly enjoyed. (Along with myself, Amy and Marmie!)

Instead of mailing out invitations, we hand delivered them. Marmie found some great cosmetic bags that we attached an invitation to full of all of the information. Berkley had a great time delivering the bags to her friends.

The invitation read:
It's time to get pampered for a really special day.
Please join us in celebrating Berkley's 6th Birthday!
We'll get fancy pedicures with sparkles galore
...make-up and hair-dos that we'll all adore!
So put on some slippers, a robe or P.J.'s
and get ready for one spa-tacular day!

We had definitely planned a spa-tacular day...with the help of a few special people. Marmie is always willing to help with a party!

And Amy would never miss a party...especially when she gets to dress up!!!

And of course, I was ready as well.

We had finished all of the preparations and were waiting for the guests. The cake was ready and topped with a sparkly 6 just as the party girl requested.

The water bottles were sitting out at the Ooh La La Spa ready to refresh the guests.

The pedicure spots were open awaiting their customers. (Along with the make-up and hair stations.)

After much waiting, our guests had arrived. (Chauffeured by Mr. Matt) That's right, this was no small time spa. Ooh La La Spa offered a shuttle service. Berkley and Matt made a special stop at each girl's house. They were greeted with a bag of warm donut holes and juice for their ride to the spa. Matt was definitely a great sport for participating!!!

These gals were definitely ready for a morning at the spa. They were so excited and we were so excited to see them!

We started the celebration right away with singing Happy Birthday to Berkley. I love the pajamas she chose to wear that day... DREAM BIG!!! I'm sure she was making some BIG WISHES right at this moment!

While the girls were eating their cake (which wasn't much since they were all full from their donut holes) Amy quickly began welcoming the girls and explaining their spa schedule for the morning. Berkley could not ask for a better Aunt. Amy is so much fun and definitely added a special touch to the party!

The girls all listened intently to their instructions!

And all of them seemed really excited to begin their morning at the spa... but our birthday girl was beaming with excitement!

As the girls were finding their first appointment station, it began raining! Not to fear... the rain did not stop us at the Ooh La La Spa! Marmie was prepared with several umbrellas for the girls to use.

All of the girls were very patient while they were getting their spa services. We had a "waiting area" and the girls didn't seem to mind hanging out there together.

Marmie did a fabulous job as the "hair-do lady." She came up with some very fancy dos!

Amy and I ran the pedicure station which was definitely a hit. These girls know how to relax!

Marmie's sweet friend, Cindy, helped with the make-up which was a real treat. Cindy used to help with pageants and is an amazing make-up artist!

Once the girls made it through all of the stations, they had a great time showing off their new looks to each other. Berkley and Lily were feeling quite fancy!