Thursday, May 17, 2012

My Lady bug's 1st Birthday Party


I have been MIA from blog land for over a week! I have missed it. We have been busy with traveling, visiting family,weddings, and of course the big 1st birthday!
My Baby Girl's 'Lady Bug' party was so fun to plan over the last 2 months. I enjoyed every moment with family &friends and of course the little lady on the actual day( two weeks ago)!
Here is a recap of the party:

The invitations were won on this blog through a giveaway! 
I made this Tutu and shared through this tutorial. 

I bought a $4 old navy shirt and ironed on the Ladybug!

I always like to dress the family in the theme colors.
JJ's Nike outfit that he got from his last birthday was perfect!
My husband knew what to do and wore the colors too!
I made a picture banner for her 1st year of life on this tutorial.


The Centerpieces were quite fun. On this tutorial you will read how it was my first time doing tissue flowers. So easy &cheap!

I attached balloons to the Centerpieces to add a little flare. The polka dot balloons can be purchased at party city.

One of my favorite things to decorate was the Sweets table & Food table!




We served Mexican food because it was Cinco De Mayo!


I found free printable labels for the water & food on this blog. Can we say Sweet!

Activities for the Party:

Photo Booth:

I got streamers from the Dollar Store and printed out a Birthday banner from the same site as the food & water labels! 

2. Musical LadyBug Dots

3.

4. Coloring Lady Bug station

One of my favorite parts of the party was cupcake & birthday song time!!!
I made this homemade cupcake stand on this tutorial


I also won the cupcake toppers through the same blog giveaway as the invitations!
The cupcakes were red velvet with red frosting & junior mints and chocolate chips were placed on top!






Favors:
Lady bug, lady bug catcher, lady bug sandwich container, and lady bug bubbles. All purchased at the dollar spot(Target) & Dollar general.



 

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Monday, May 7, 2012

My Lil Lady is 1...Tomorrow!!!


Today Little Lady JoJo
you can stand on your own but do not
walk.
you say mama, dada to both
of us.
you love, love, love to eat.

you are so sassy!
you have "2 roll thighs".
you love to swing at the park.

you love to play and laugh with your
big brother.
you love to climb.
you have only 2 bottom teeth, but still love to
smile.


Today and forever JoJo we love you and feel so blessed that God gave you to us!

















Saturday, April 28, 2012

5 year Anniversary


I gave my whole heart to you for my whole life. You have wholeheartedly treasured it. Thank you & Happy 5th Anniversary my Love!

April 28th 2007 - I said "I Do". One of the best decisions of my life!



April 28th 2008- We celebrated the big 1 Anniversary! We went to Palm Springs for the weekend and stayed in the In-laws timeshare. We ate, hiked, swam,  watched movies, ate, and  finished it off with eating a nice dinner where we got dressed up!

April 28th 2009- We celebrated our 2nd Anniversary and my husband took me to a Brazilian Steak House! Yes, I was eating for 2!




April 28th 2010- Just the 2 of us celebrated our 3rd Anniversary! My husband surprised me with a night get away to Magic Mountain! We wanted to be kids again after having one!




April 28th 2011-  We celebrated our 4th Anniversary! My husband surprised me with some museum, aquarium, foot massage, and good food fun! I was 38 weeks pregnant with Baby #2!

5 Things I Learned in 5 Years:



1. Date my Husband- flirt, have fun, compliment, smile, laugh and get know each other more & deeper.
2. Respect my Husband- love & respect goes hand and hand. At the end of each day I want to be loved and he wants to be respected.
3. Listen & Empathize with my Husband-When he shares his struggles  he does not expect me to have the answers & solutions.
4. Respond to my Husband- When he offends me respond with good communication. Reacting with anger, frustration, and malice is not the way to go.
5. Pray with my Husband- praying for my husband  helps me to love & understand him more. It also brings us closer to each other and God.


We'll see what the Hubby has planned this year!?!?
Click here to see what I made my hubby for the Anniversary!

Friday, April 27, 2012

5 year Anniversary Gift



Tomorrow my husband and I will officially be married for 5 years! I wanted to give something to my Man from my heart and made from my hands. After a day of brainstorming I came up with this:





Materials:
Black Wood Frame: 5 years is wood
A small picture: One of my husbands favorite from a photo booth
10 nickels: They represent 5 years! I am also excited to celebrate 50 years with him one day(5centsx10=50)!
Red wrapping paper: symbolizes Love!
Black Heart:Even in the dark times I love him!
Two sided Tape: I want our relationship to stick forever!




































Come here to see the progression of our 5 years and the top 5 things I have learned in marriage thus far!!!


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