If you are a parent you probably know how easy it is to get caught up cleaning the house, cooking dinner, working on the computer, etc. Sometimes those things are necessary, but tuning in to your children is just as necessary. In case you are wondering, both kids are napping, so this is MY time. I am mom all day every day and not all day every day can or should be about my kids. I try really hard to make sure that we get the most out of each day. I think my kids are awesome. Not in a ...
Archives for May 2012
Pink and Coral Wedding Shower
My sister was home this past week and it was fabulous. While she was home she threw together a shower for her BFF. I was a guest and couldn't stop myself from snapping pictures with my iPhone. Excuse their quality. The beverage table was darling. There was a gorgeous coral bucket full of wine on ice and another one full of mini bottled waters. Cute little wine glasses were set out and adorable mason jars with fun straws. I just love these colors. Pinks, ...
Dollhouse Bookshelf
While perusing the aisles of Target with the in-laws we stumbled on this adorable little bookshelf/dollhouse. It was on clearance. I was in love. Instantly I had visions of Eleanor sitting in front of it playing with her dollies. In the meantime, I knew it would be a great place for books and other fun goodies. So the in-laws got it for Eleanor for her first birthday. You may remember from this post, that it spent some time in a box in the dining room before we finally got around to ...
DIY Father’s Day Photo Cube
Looking for something a little manly, but sentimental for dad? Something he can put on his desk, but not to0 frilly? Grab a $.99 block of wood from the craft store, some Mod Podge and print off a few of your favorite photos. To add an extra personal touch, leave a special message on the bottom of the cube for D.E.O. (dad's eyes only). Trim photos to size and apply with Mod Podge. Apply sealer to photos prior if you are printing them on your home printer so the ink doesn't smear. If you ...
Eleanor’s First Birthday
The birthday girl the morning of. How old is Eleanor? Party decorations and details. Opening presents and eating cake. Credits. The cupcakes were made by mother. The Elmo dress was made by my mother in law. You can find out about the Elmo photo garland here. Mushy stuff. It really was a wonderful day. I really like decorating and paying ...