Hi hi! Hope you all had the bestest Christmas weekends. It’s the last week of 2016, do you know what that means? It’s time for our annual best-of posts here on Cakelet and over on 100 Layer Cake. We share so much inspiration throughout the year, naturally there’s tons to look back on! First up, the top kids birthdays of the year, starting with this rainbows + unicorns birthday from Forrest & J + Noelle Bouman Photography. See the rest below!

Gem inspired 1st birthday by Beijos Events | Photo by Heather Kincaid | See full party

Astronomy themed bar mitzvah by Home Thrown LA | Photo by Birds of a Feather | See full party

Valentine’s first birthday by  Modest Peach | Photo by Adrienne Gunde | See full party

Unicorn first birthday by Beijos Events | Photo by Megan Welker | See full party

(As you can see, unicorn parties were a HIT this year! And each one we saw was totally different from the last. You guys sure know how to get creative with classic themes kids love.)

Camp themed birthday by Natasha of GATHER Events | Photo by Nico Nelson | See full party

Winter wonderland birthday by Dulcet Creative | Photo by Amanda Christine Photo | See full party

Tropical flamingo girls birthday by The Shift Creative | Photo by Kayla Plouffe | See full party

(This fabulous display Alexis whipped up for her daughter’s birthday came complete with pineapple-themed donuts and colorful acai bowls. Tons of fun!)

Royal birthday party + photography by Katie Blauser | See full party

Unicorn birthday party by Jeadore Blogger | See full party

Did one of your fave parties up on Cakelet this year make the list? Pop in tomorrow for our best of baby showers.