X marks the spot at this pirate birthday from photographer Kristen Eldridge.

Another I-can’t-resist party from stephmodo! Too, too cute. I’m in the throw’s of planning Adah’s first birthday so I am seeking inspiration. Color me inspired!

A sweet surprise party for photographer Julie Parker’s teenage daughter, Wren. From Julie Parker Photography.

I am seriously giddy over this AWESOME enchanted fairy party! A visiting fairy princess? Check! Baby forest animals? Check! Check! Red dotted mushroom stools? Check! Oh. My. Goodness.

I like it so much that I am risking an overshare by posting several photos. If you are clamoring for more- don’t worry! Much more eye candy at Sharnel’s my life my loves. Thank you, Sharnel!

Sharon’s rock star 3 year old was given the VIP treatment at his birthday- check out the bodyguards (grandparents in ‘security’ t-shirts) and VIP passes. From Cupcakes & Cutlery.

A cute spin on a first birthday…’one year old in a flash!’-themed. The baby head cupcake stick is my favorite part! From Elle Belle.

From one polar extreme to another… this little girl’s ‘mad scientist’ party is in complete contrast to the last super pink party! And I love it every bit as much.

This mom went all out when it came it to the details. She made doctor boxes, id badges and lab coats for all the guests, made ‘body parts’ cupcakes, served jello with gummy worm petri dish snacks, and personalized soda bottles- among other things! All the details at bugandboodesigns.

Birthday girl Kate must have thought she died and went to heaven when she opened the door to her 4th birthday party! What does any pink-loving girl want other than a pinkalicious-inspired party?! Kate writes, “The girls got together and made a little craft, got their nails painted and then were adorned with Pinkalicious cupcake rings which I made out of clay.  Then they sat down for a tea party complete with pink lemonade and pink sandwiches.  And since the only cure for Pinkititis (turning pink from eating too many pink cupcakes) is green food, all the little girls were sent home with a green cake ball.” Very, very cute. From and everything sweet.

I love this crab party from lynnlee! How cute is the cake and the star-shaped grilled cheeses? (and of course, I’m a sucker for the invitation).

Mom Amnah threw this sweet monster first birthday for her ‘little monster’- what a cute idea! Fun details like a monster photo booth and beanbag toss make this party (from this little life of mine) a winner.

(We have a big weekend ahead so I am signing off- have a great one!)