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parties::birthday parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

The Parties of 2013

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It’s always fun to take a peek back at the year that’s ending, isn’t it?  Tomorrow I’ll share the top Dukes and Duchesses posts of 2013 but today I thought it would be fun to look at the parties I hosted in 2013.  {Click on the links below to see the full party.}

Tate celebrated her fourth birthday with a painting party filled with DIY touches.

painting-party-centerpieceThe twins celebrated their birthday with a bowling party …

bowling party

… the dog got celebrated in style with a dog birthday party …

dog cake

… and Kennedy had a burlap chocolate fondue party with her friends.

burlap party

We celebrated more than just birthdays too!  I hosted my third annual soup swap …

soup bowls

… we helped a friend pack for a big move by throwing a packing party …

water bottles

… had a bright-colored pool party …

pool party

… invited friends over for an ice cream social …

ice cream floats

… and had Luke’s buddies over for a fishing playdate.

fishing playdate

Our Princess Dream Party was a blur of pink …

princess

… while the baby shower I hosted was all about blue.

burlap banner

A shark party was one of the summer’s highlights …

shark party

… and Tate’s fairy wings and scary things playdate was a winter highlight.

fairy-place-setting

I didn’t just host parties this year, I tried to inspire you as well.

parties

Be sure to peek and pin my hot apple cider bar, water bar, baked potato bar, chocolate dipping station, hot cocoa bar, Santa cocoa bar, basketball party, and a cocktail party.

Cheers … and here’s to more parties in 2014!


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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