Day 153/365 ~ 2012

Preparations for Matthew's Mario Birthday swim party are underway!
The fun starts tomorrow at 2pm!

Day 42/365 ~ 2012

Kaitlin had a "Ballerina" Birthday party for her 4th Birthday.
Daddy gave her a corsage which he has done since she was two. 
She loves this.
He's so sweet to wear pink on her birthday.



The dessert table & favor bags.



The cake!  Oh, the cake.   White cake, each layer dyed a different shade of pink, with cookies & cream and chocolate buttercream filling.  It was a chore to make this cake!  But it turned out really fun.  I was up until 3am, which was the least amount of sleep I've gotten before a party.  I attribute that, to this cake!





Nana made the trip for the party.



As did Grammie and Grandpa...we were happy to have them all here!



Our sweet friends.  Kaitlin was SO delighted with all the people, as they were arriving she exclaimed, "Mama!  Our house is going to BURST!!" 

There was also dancing with ribbon wands....

 

Time for cake!



 

Dan took the boys bowling, and I missed sharing this moment with him.
But the boys were much happier bowling than doing ballet.



The Bug has no trouble being the center of attention.



There were lots of thoughtful, girly gifts!



When the party was over, the boys returned and we finished the day with pizza/cake with brothers and cousins.

It was a happy, happy day!!!

Day 34/365 ~ 2012

I spent a blissful afternoon last saturday making this wreath while watching "Julie & Julia." Meanwhile, Dan ran errands with the kids and took them to the park.  It was so refreshing & relaxing.  It felt like such a gift!

(I saw this wreath on Pinterest, the tutorial is here.  You need to scroll down a bit before you get to it.  It only requires one yard of fabric, a styrofoam form, some pins and is SO easy!  It didn't take long at all ~ I 'll either hang it in Kaitlin's room after the party, or use it for Valentine's Day/Easter).



And the latest craft finished. Her photo banner.
She has changed so much this year.
At least in appearance.
Her personality/likes/dislikes are very much the same.

Day 33/365

Preparations are underway for a Ballerina Birthday!
Dan & I made these ribbon wands for our little friends.



I love doing these little crafts.
The Bug is delighted over the sea of tulle in the house.