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| Raquel D-MochaTraveler |
The title says
it all. I pondered and pondered for at least a year trying to find the
perfect location for our daughters 13th birthday party. As parents, I
am sure that we can all relate in some shape form or fashion as to what would
be best for our precious “teenagers” (still getting used to saying that).
it all. I pondered and pondered for at least a year trying to find the
perfect location for our daughters 13th birthday party. As parents, I
am sure that we can all relate in some shape form or fashion as to what would
be best for our precious “teenagers” (still getting used to saying that).
My first
thought was to have the party at a local game event location, but I wanted her to have an experience that she has never experienced before without breaking the bank (because I am always on a budget). About 4
weeks before the planned date, I was online and was about to give up, but then
it came to me…. Reunion Tower in Dallas Texas. In all my years of living in
Dallas, Texas, I have never been up to the “Big Ball in the Dallas Skys”, and
thought how fun that would be. I immediately sent out a tweet and asked if the Reunion Tower
would be an appropriate spot to have a party for a 13 year old. Within minutes,
I got the response that would start the ball rolling. The tweet read “Umm, I
think that it’s the PERFECT place to have a birthday party for Miss Thing!
#SassyTower”. In case you are wondering, Miss Thing is the name that I use to refer
to my daughter. Anyway, I immediately called and was given the information that
I needed and our dates were available. YAY!
thought was to have the party at a local game event location, but I wanted her to have an experience that she has never experienced before without breaking the bank (because I am always on a budget). About 4
weeks before the planned date, I was online and was about to give up, but then
it came to me…. Reunion Tower in Dallas Texas. In all my years of living in
Dallas, Texas, I have never been up to the “Big Ball in the Dallas Skys”, and
thought how fun that would be. I immediately sent out a tweet and asked if the Reunion Tower
would be an appropriate spot to have a party for a 13 year old. Within minutes,
I got the response that would start the ball rolling. The tweet read “Umm, I
think that it’s the PERFECT place to have a birthday party for Miss Thing!
#SassyTower”. In case you are wondering, Miss Thing is the name that I use to refer
to my daughter. Anyway, I immediately called and was given the information that
I needed and our dates were available. YAY!
You are
probably thinking that it was overly expensive. Believe it or not, it was
rather reasonable and for the 15 girls that were invited and the cost was not much
more than my original plans. For the cost they had lunch (Pizza, Fries, potato
chips and drinks) at the Cloud Nine Café and after a quick activity and cake and gifts, we then visited the GeO-Deck. My daughter was also gifted with a frame, their group photo, a mug and balloons. In addition, each party guest went home with a copy of the group photo they had taken. Side note: The girls decided before the party that they would dress up for the
occasion and they all looked lovely.
probably thinking that it was overly expensive. Believe it or not, it was
rather reasonable and for the 15 girls that were invited and the cost was not much
more than my original plans. For the cost they had lunch (Pizza, Fries, potato
chips and drinks) at the Cloud Nine Café and after a quick activity and cake and gifts, we then visited the GeO-Deck. My daughter was also gifted with a frame, their group photo, a mug and balloons. In addition, each party guest went home with a copy of the group photo they had taken. Side note: The girls decided before the party that they would dress up for the
occasion and they all looked lovely.
Once the
children arrived, we were escorted to PIX to take the group photo and that was
really fun for them, because it allowed them to be silly which is what they
enjoyed.
children arrived, we were escorted to PIX to take the group photo and that was
really fun for them, because it allowed them to be silly which is what they
enjoyed.
We then made our way to the elevator and were whisked away to the
GeO-Deck where we were greeted by a lovely table set up and the cake that we
ordered special for her (More on that in a minute). The kids were in awe of the
surroundings and the ambiance of it all. They could not believe that we were
rotating and getting a glimpse of the perfect views of Dallas as a whole.
They sat down
and we began the activity that I had planned for them. They created their own
Paracord Bracelets that they were able to take home (I discussed that in a
separate blog post here).
and we began the activity that I had planned for them. They created their own
Paracord Bracelets that they were able to take home (I discussed that in a
separate blog post here).
After all the eating and talking we made our way to
the GeO-Deck and truly took in the 360 degree spectacular view. What I truly
loved was the interactive screens that showed different city landmarks in
real-time.
Wait, before I end this, I forgot to tell you about the cake. Let me say that the cake was not only yummy and perfectly flavorful, but it LOOKED spectacular. The baker that is responsible is the cake designer Manuell and his wife Kelle – the owners of Designs by Cake Daddy (snazzy name if you ask me). I contacted them with what I wanted and though my description was slightly vague they were able to give us just what we wanted and desired. Thank you to them for making my daughter’s face light up when she saw her cake. By the way, A Nightmare Before Christmas is one of my daughters favorite movies. If you are in the Dallas area, definitely look them up, you will not be disappointed!
Well as you can see, the event was awesome and there is no price that I could have paid that would have brought that type of smile to my daughters face. A “Special Thank You” to Reunion Tower for not only allowing so many teenagers to invade their space (at one time), but for making my daughter and her friends feel special. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
I will leave you with more pictures of the view from the GeO-Deck and the Cloud 9 Cafe’.
Until Next Time!
WOW! Raquel, what a perfect birthday celebration for your teenqueen Miss Thing – those views are spectacular. Never been to Dallas, but if I ever get a chance, I'll definitely be visiting Reunion Tower; and the cake … awesome! Your daughter has excellent taste, if I may say so?! All in all, a memorable birthday for sure. Thank you so much for sharing the celebration with us, with so many glorious photos. With blessings, Callie (CreaTEAvity), London, UK #blogelina
What a fantastic location for a party – I'm jealous! It is so difficult to arrange something for someone this age, you did an amazing job. And can I just say that your daughter really seems like a lovey young lady – such a beautiful smile.
How fun!!! What a beautiful place to have a party…definitely memories made there! 🙂
This looks like a great event. I am especially impressed by the cake…I like to bake so it caught my eye immediately. I know that when your daughter looks back she will smile as she remembers all the great memories 🙂 #blogelina
What a fantastic birthday party! It looks like everyone had a great time. The only time I've been to Dallas was to change flights so that was fun to learn something about it. Happy birthday to your daughter!
That looks like a great party! I loved the cake! (Of course, I'm a Nightmare Before Christmas fanatic.) Wish I was in DFW since we don't have anything cool like that to do for birthday parties here!
Great Idea for a 13 year old birthday party! I love to plan events and think outside the box while staying on budget, I loved all of your great photos of the party, it seems that you guys had a great time, and you were able to capture great memories, which to me is the most important thing in a child's life, the memories that last a lifetime!
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Great idea! I always loved when did something special for my birthday. My favorite birthday was my 15th when my parents took me to the Grand Ole Opry. I'm sure she'll remember this special day too!
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Beautiful views! I missed out on birthday parties as a child but I didn't have many friends so maybe it was a good thing! I would have been so disappointed as no one would have turned up. Your daughter's birthday look likes a treat so she is lucky to have a thoughtful mum like you 🙂
Sounds like she had a very memorable party! Our son is 5, we have lots of parties ahead of us!
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Oooh That sounds just perfect. I remember at that age loving anything that I could dress up for. Still do actually haha. I would never have thought a place like that would do parties.
Looks like your young Ladies had a wonderful time and they were absolutely right to dress up for the occasion.
What a cool and unique birthday idea. That cake looks so amazing. And 13, what a fun time this will be.
What an awesome place to have a birthday party for your daughter! She's beautiful and the cake looked awesome and the view – wow, what a view! Thanks for sharing! 🙂 #blogelinacommentathon
Wow – now THAT is the kind of Birthday I want – the kids got nice food, they had fun and they could fool around. It is so easy to make kids feel uncomfortable by saying ' behave' (and things like that hurt at that age!) so a wonderful relaxed birthday making stuff, eating cake, have a picture taken looks totally awesome. I bet your daughter LOVED it, and YOU too!
WOW! This seems like a fun party for teens! That cake looks awesome too! You are a fun mom!
Spectacular views of Dallas! Wow! So pretty! Great Party! I am glad your daughter and her friends had a great time!
Sounds like a great party and I love the views.
What a great idea and yes the cake looks amazing. I have kids 15, 13 and 11 and I still can't get use to calling them teenagers yet. You are a great mom to make her day so special.
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That looks like an amazing birthday party! The cake is spectacular, love the venue, and all the kids look so nice. It looks like your daughter got the perfect 13th birthday! I also love that they each got to take home a picture, and made bracelets. It will be something she remembers always.
How cool! What a great idea. I was in one of those towers in Vegas and the view is awesome. #commenthon
This is an absolutely stellar venue for a tween/teen birthday party. I'm impressed and would love to have a party with pizza AND fries at such an amazing location. Well done, Mom!
Your party looks great! I am terrible at planning parties for my own kids, but I would totally do an idea like that!
If I was 13, I would have loved to be a guest at this party lol. The cake looked awesome and it looked like a fun time. I love the fact that it was not the same ol birthday party. Glad your daughter and her friends enjoyed themselves.
What a great party idea for a teenage girl! I loved the cake. It looks fabulous. Making bracelets to take home is a good idea. Something to plan for my daughter's next birthday party;)
Wow! What a unique idea for a birthday party. It does get trickier as they get older to find an appropriate venue, especially on a budget. But you hit the nail on the head with this one! I'm gaga over that cake too. Great job Mama!
This looks like so much fun! I have all boys (10, 12, and 13) and it can be challenging to find party ideas for kids in this age range. (Many they are too old for, others not quite old enough for). We're hoping to move to TX in the next year or so, and I'd love to take my boys to see this!
As a server, I feel that my main job when children come with their parents is to make sure they have a good time, which in turn, would make it easier on the parents. This venue seems like they did a great job on both accounts. Happy Birthday to your daughter 🙂
Looks like an awesome party and what a pretty city! Love the cake and he food looks great!
What a neat location for a party – although I confess I am scared of heights so I wouldn't be able to manage it. But with your daughter turning 13 and starting to feel more grown up, I think it's a good party venue that doesn't feel like it is for little kids. And that cake! I absolutely love it! Looks like it was a wonderful party and the kids looked like they had a great time.
What an awesome idea for a 13 year olds birthday party! I bet it'll be one that she and her friends will never forget!
This looks like so much fun! I love the cake! Thank you for sharing xxxx
You totally rocked that 13th birthday party – it looks like it was a lot of fun, and it is certainly something different to do. I like how Reunion Tower also did little things to make the occasion extra memorable. The group photo was a really nice touch!
Wow amazing views! What a great birthday!
I love these ideas, and the party pictures were very cute. I have my daughter's birthday coming up, so this really helps.
What a fun looking party! And I *LOVE* that cake! I am a wee bit obsessed with Nightmare Before Christmas. My older daughter turned 13 this summer, and we did an Alice in Wonderland (Tim Burton version) themed party. We had a person who does paint n sips come and do a painting for the kids at the party. I'm sure your daughter has so many wonderful memories from that day! It's hard to get used to having a teen but we will make it through. 😉
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Wow! This is an amazing birthday idea, and something everyone could remember fondly.
Great soiree!
Wow that was an awesome idea for a birthday party I am sure everyone will remember that experience!
Fun way to spend a day and educational too! Bet all the kids are still talking about how awesome it was!