Safari Birthday Cookies

Recently friends of ours celebrated their son's first birthday with a jungle safari bash. The invitation was adorable, featuring the birthday boy driving a safari jeep with a slew of animals as his passengers. I recreated those scenes on his cookie party favors along with a few animal print ones.











And although he will probably only remember these cookies from the photos, I had a great time making them for such a precious little boy!

Happy Birthday C! xo

Boys vs. Girls Birthday Theme of Choice

About a month ago I made cookies for my good friends' children. Their birthdays are four years and one week apart and it was fun to see the difference in their interests.

Of course mom and dad had to step in to communicate the one year old little brother's wishes. These days he is into the Berenstain Bears and cars. I kept that in mind and mixed in a few other birthday cookies to make it a festive mix. I received a CUTE photo of little J enjoying one of his "Brother Bear" cookies and he looked as though he gave it two thumbs up!


Big(and much more sophisticated of course) sister chose a "princess and horse" theme for her cookies. I have been a part of A's life from the beginning and have loved seeing her girly side develop. This cookie theme was a perfect choice for the birthday girl and when I went to her house to drop them off, the first thing she did was confirm that I had remembered the horses. ;) Then she asked me if I had included a Buzz Lightyear cookie. (???) Oh well, I guess maybe we know next year's theme already! To carry out the princess theme I included sparkly shoes, dresses, scepter wands and of course a castle. (I am sure Buzz would prefer not be be wearing a dress and sparkly heels anyway!)


So happy (now belated) birthday A & J! Looking forward to seeing what you're into next year.

Planes, Trains, Automobiles...and Sailboats!

Another morning, another sorority sister showing support for One Preppy Cookie! And I could not be more appreciative. I was so happy to hear from someone I have not heard from in quite some time inquiring about cookies for her adorable son's second birthday. She was planning a "transportation" themed party and was very flexible on what I wanted to do. After giving it some thought, I chose planes, trains, cars and boats. The colors were kept primary and I think the personalization gave it a little something extra.


I have to say I was partial to the sailboats...


I loved hearing that the cookies went over very well and the birthday boy's mom told me they added a personal feel to the party, which I thought was a very nice thing to say.

Thank you very much Carey and the happiest of birthdays to little R! I wish I could have come along with the cookies for a little reunion. ;)