Simple but Sweet.

I've been meaning to feature Julia's work for a while now. She makes the sweetest children's clothes and accessories. Some of my favorites are the darling birthday ensembles she has came up with. I was thrilled when I was given an order to coordinate with this shirt and bib set. You can find her work at http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsandholdersI wish I would have taken pictures of the cupcakes that went along with this jumbo cupcake for Miss Reagan. They were basically the same only some were white and some were pink. Simple, but paired with this outfit and precious little girl .... they were definitely sweet!

Here are some more of Julia's birthday creations. Are they not GREAT?!?!?!?!?

A Magical Party

Here is a classic birthday party theme. Who wouldn't love a real magician at their birthday celebration? Lawson was the lucky birthday boy who got to play magician for the day. What fun! I had a blast making his cake. What would be more appropriate than a rabbit coming out of a top hat. It even included an edible magic wand.

Thanks Jennifer and Leigh Ann for letting me make a cake for Lawson's special day. I'm sure I will be using this party theme sometime in my boy's future!

Ben's 6th Birthday Basketball Bash

Ben celebrated his 6th birthday with a jammin basketball party. Most sports parties around here tend to go toward an orange theme and orange is a nice color. Daddy is a UNC fan, so after some consideration I thought that Carolina blue just might be a neat color scheme.

Here is my boy in his birthday jersey. The invitation made by the creative Renee at Baby Face Design.The big shorts, big shoe relay. I really mean big shoes. Size 21 to be exact.The pants seemed to always end up on the ground.Funny pictures to send in thank you notes.A little hoop action.The pinata. Tip: don't fill with breakable suckers. It will turn into candy dust after this crew.Birthday banner made with scrapbook paper.
Big brother found this ball in the store and insisted we get it for little man's party.

We decided to offer Ben's favorite concession stand food- pizza, nachos and cheese, and cotton candy.Fun drink labels.I ordered the cotton candy online in clear bags and made labels. The cake. I thought it might be neat to add some Carolina argyle.Ben handing out the party favor, a basketball.


Happy Birthday Ben!

Enjoy the Cuteness(while it last).

The boys finally got to go back to school today after some crazy snow days. This meant they got to celebrate Valentines a little late this year. I enjoy all the cuteness that goes along with making goodies and the celebrating of holidays. I know some might think I'm crazy, but I think it's one of the fun perks of being a mom.

Here is Ben. He actually enjoyed making his valentines this year. He helped me fill the bags. He lovingly signed his name and cut out the pictures of his friends to place on his bag of goodies to give to his buddies at school.Here is Will. He informed me to get some candy. He will give some to his friends, but there is no way he is going to put his name on them or put anything "cute" with it. Just deal with it mom! My parenting advice for today: Enjoy the cuteness while your babies are young, because all too soon it will come to a grinding halt!

Happy Belated Valentines Day!!!

American Girl Pioneer Party

I saw this party and just had to share. I have to say- "I love, love , love this party!" This one was done by One Charming Party-http://onecharmingparty.com/tag/american-girl-pioneer-party/ She has many wonderful party ideas and really good party planning tips as well.

Each girl got to pick a bonnet and apron at the beginning of the partyA place setting.

The table and cake.Making the bread dough.Small hands kneading dough.The mini loaves of bread, raising.Here is the butter after the girls had shaken the jar for a very long time.Making homemade strawberry freezer jam.They ate some of the jam that we made during the party.The small jars of jam for the girls to take home.
Some guests eating at the table.

Here is the game we played, The Clothes Pin Drop.

They went on a wagon ride.

Each girl took home a bag of old fashioned candy along with their mini bread loaf and their small jar of jam.

This theme could easily be adapted other childhood favorite books (Little House on the Prairie, Anne of Green Gables, etc.) Check out this link for more details and recipes featured in this party.

http://onecharmingparty.com/tag/american-girl-pioneer-party/