I’m excited to share Audrey’s Pancakes and Pajamas Party with you today! This birthday feels different from any other birthday I’ve experienced with either of my children (we’ve celebrated 6 between the two of them.) I couldn’t figure out why it felt so different, but then it hit me. She acts so much bigger than she is. I’ve thought of her as 2 for probably about 6 months now. When I look back at just a year ago it amazes me the things that she learned so quickly. Last Christmas she was just learning to walk, but it feels like she’s been walking for much longer.
Last year between the time she turned a year old to 13 months old I remember being amazed at how many more words she had started to say. I look back in my journal from last year and it really is incredible how quickly she picks up on things and how she remembers things. She wants to be just like her big sister and I think that is probably 90% of the reason she was able to pick up on things so quickly. Because she talks as much as she does, is so independent and has such a quick and hilarious sense of humor, she has felt like she’s 2 for a while now. Oh, and lets not forget the temper. She is SO strong-willed and definitely has a 2-year-old temper! Most of the time she’s as sweet as can be, but she knows exactly what she wants and when she doesn’t get it, the temper comes out. We’ll just have to see what “terrible two’s” bring us!
Pancakes and Pajamas Birthday Party
On to her party! This year I decided to do a Pancakes and Pajamas Party. The party was at 10 am and we served breakfast foods. I have never done a party that early (we usually do 12 or 2) but I loved having it at 10 in the morning because we were able to have the party done and still have the rest of the day to play with new toys, rest, and go out for a birthday dinner with family. Also, 2:00 is our nap time, so when we wait until the afternoon they sometimes end up over-tired and fussy. Those of you who have been guests at morning parties, do you like having them early or do you prefer the afternoon?
Everyone was encouraged to wear pajamas (even adults!) and I loved seeing all the little ones in their jammies!
The theme was pancakes and pajamas but you will see lots and lots of sprinkles and polka dots! I didn’t intend for it to be that way initially, but that’s just the way it turned out. I LOVE all the bright colors, especially the hot pink and blue.
*Many of these ideas could also be used for a donut party or a sprinkles party as well!
The menu included:
– Mini pancakes with whipped cream and sprinkles
– Chocolate dipped donut holes with sprinkles
– Sausage and cream cheese casserole bites
– Donut tower (Daylight Donuts)
– Fruit and yogurt parfaits
– “Pancake” cake
– Chocolate, strawberry and white milk
– Orange juice
– Coffee
– Juice boxes for the kids
I was worried about how this cake would turn out, but it actually turned out pretty great! I followed this recipe using two boxes of Funfetti cake mix and scooped about 2/3 cup of batter into round cake pans. This didn’t seem like enough at first, but if you put more than that, the layers will be too thick and won’t have that thin pancake look.
I hand wrote this “pancakes and pajamas” sign to go on the drinks table, where we had coffee, three different kinds of milk, and orange juice.
Favors were simply a box of cereal and a spoon!
I think she enjoyed her cupcake!
It was nearly impossible to get a picture of the birthday girl. She is such a stinker…when she sees the camera she purposefully looks away. Half the time we have to trick her to get her to look up and smile. We ended up with a couple of good ones though.
Audrey’s Pancakes and Pajamas Photoshoot
THANK YOU to everyone who made Audrey’s birthday so special! She had a great day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET BABY GIRL!
Favor Tags – Aniet Illustration (This shop was great to work with as well. Her shop was on break but she was willing to correspond via email and Paypal to be sure I got the files I loved!)
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She is so so so so beautiful!! What a fun party! I've seen this theme once before and thought it was SO adorable and honestly a great time of day to knock out a party!
I LOVE everything about this party! Everything looks so great! Thank you for sharing
i know i like it to
Thank you, Erica! We had a blast! I loved having the party this early but wasn't sure how guests felt about it.
The pancake cake is SO cute! I'm also digging all the sprinkles. I might have to steal this theme 🙂
silly question-how did you keep the pancakes warm ahead of the party?
I got the Eggo frozen pancakes and heated them up in the oven right before everyone got there. They stayed relatively warm! If you’re having the party somewhere other than your house (or somewhere else where you have access to an oven/microwave) then you may can store them in a tin pan with a lid.
my name is peightyn and im ganna be ten my birhday is may 2 and im haveing a panckake and pjamas party to but it is a sleep over
Where did you get the little teal bottles with the balloons?
They are actually wine bottles that I spray painted!
How long did you bake each cake layer?
I believe I baked them for about 8-10 minutes (it’s been a while since I made it, I can’t remember exactly!) I followed the recipe in the link below. I did find through trial and error to only put 2/3 cups of batter in the pan. It seems like it’s barely enough to cover the bottom of the cake pan, but when I put more than that it was too thick and didn’t really look like a pancake! Good luck! https://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2016/09/01/pancake-lovers-this-cake-is-your-new-go-to/
How many donuts did it take the make the donut cake?
I believe between 2-3 dozen. I ordered 3 dozen and I had quite a few left over, I just can’t remember how many!
just came across your post. I am also an Audrey and would have loved a party themed like this one as a child.
This is so precious! I’m about to do a “pancakes & pajamas” 4th birthday for my daughter, Baylor Brooke. Thank you so much for sharing all your super cute ideas!
I also was wondering how you kept the pancakes warm, but I saw the comment above and will try that. Again, thank you! ?
Where can I find the ribbon banner hanging in the background
I made it out of fabric! Just rip the fabric into strips and loop it over a ribbon
I’m trying to make this cake… when you say scoop 2/3 cup of batter. Do you just bake each layer separately? This cake was only one box?
Yes bake each layer separately. It will seem like there’s barely any batter in there but it will rise and if there’s too much it won’t look like a pancake. I’m trying to remember..I think it was just one box of cake mix. It’s been a while so I don’t remember for sure.
Where did you get the Pajamas and Pancake sign?
I got the chalkboard sign from hobby lobby and I hand wrote it with a chalk pen!
Where did you get the paper products?
Considering making this cake for a brunch themed bday party. How did it taste? Was it dry since you had so many thin layers vs 1-2 thicker layers for a traditional cake?
Where did you get all of the paper products?