little deer first birthday party

Our "deer" little Ava is turning one! Yikesabee. I cannot believe it. Literally. We love our little girl so, so much. She has been the sweetest, most agreeable baby yet...and loves to snuggle, EAT (she is our chubby baby and I LOVE it), play with her sisters, and climb all over us when we lay on the ground. hahahahaha. SOBSOB my baby is growing up! … [Read more...]

Sadie’s Under the Sea party!

  Sadie's party was last Saturday...and today is her actual birthday! A big Happy Birthday to the Sadester! We have big plans: swimming lessons and In n' Out for dinner (plus some more My Little Ponies from mom and dad coming her way...if you follow me on Instagram you know what I'm talking about!) I mentioned it was probably going to be hot … [Read more...]

Superhero party treats and a free printable

My good friend Aimee was planning her son's (coincidentally, Sadie's future husband, or so she says) birthday party and I volunteered to make some superhero cookies and cupcakes, because if you know me at all, you know I love to bake...and a good theme! Her husband cut out that awesome skyline, and the POW sign from poster board. (plus a … [Read more...]

Charlotte’s "cute as a button" party

 We can all agree that Charlotte is cute, right? (not as cute as your kids, I know, but I digress...) So when I decided on the "cute as a button" theme I knew I could have some FUN with the details! So, fun I had. (a major THANK YOU to my wonderful in-laws who let me commandeer their home for the afternoon and evening! We had our wedding reception … [Read more...]

valentine’s day play date

I hosted a Valentine's Day play date and exchange today for Sadie and Charlotte's little friends (and mommies)-and it was so much fun! I didn't do too much decorating, but I did do these Conversation heart word garlands-which I LOVE. I cut them out of card stock on my Silhouette and taped them to some thread. Hung them up by winding the … [Read more...]

joanna’s backyard bridal shower

My sister Joanna (who's getting married this weekend) loves herself a backyard BBQ, and she loves would marry my dad's brisket. So there really was only one theme I could think of that she would really enjoy for her bridal shower-BBQ/picnic! So here are some of the details, it was such a fabulous, fun night, and turned out exactly how I had … [Read more...]

sadie’s ice cream shoppe birthday

soo...this is what I got when I asked Sadie to show me how old she was. after a bit of coaching, she figured it out! tutorial for her dress found here. Sadie's (almost) two! Her birthday's not until next week, but we celebrated early cause my sister stole borrowed that day for her wedding. lol. love you Joanna. welcome to … [Read more...]

baby boy “shower”

the baby shower was a success! at least as far as i could tell. i just loved planning it, obviously i took the "shower" and "umbrella" theme, and ran with it. too cute, huh? of course, once the party actually started, i forgot to take pictures of actual people...but i promise you there were people there. so anyways, here are some party … [Read more...]

sadie’s minnie party

well, strap yourselves in. lots of pictures ahead. i told you, i'm a sucker for details. sadie's party went great! it was a lot of fun for us, and i think she enjoyed having all her favorite people in one place! who wouldn't? so..here we go: him again i made these little minnie and mickey ears for people to wear with pipe cleaners, felt, a … [Read more...]