{Fun Fix} Tropical Bridal Shower

I'm so totally late on this post but what-evs.

By now you've seen the pics from my girl's wedding in St. Croix.  If you want to check them out again click here.

Anywhoo, before the wedding, her mom and I threw her a bridal shower and I wanted to share some pics of the decor and details.

We went with a Tropical theme to go with the wedding's tropical location.


I covered a cardboard "E" with crepe paper flowers and hung it on the front door with a sign.
I got the "E" idea from this tutorial found on Made During Naptime.



Some of the decorations were store bought, like the paper fans and poms but I added the "E"'s for that personal touch.  I also made the banners.
One said, "Soon To Be Mrs. E" and the other said "Eat Drink Love"
In addition to the fans and poms I made heart garlands to hang in the trees.

I dressed up some address labels with a pretty stamp in the theme colors to use as name labels for the cups.  Having a name label on your drink is not only for kiddos, it's also a great way for grown ups to keep up with their drinks.



This punch was so so good.


On a separate table I set up a camera and note cards with a framed note that read
 "Snap a picture of yourself & fill out a card with words of advice and encouragement for D'Nika the bride to be"

Once I get all my pictures from the shower and wedding printed, I will fill a photo album using the pics and notes.

 

On the same table, I set up the game prizes.
They were all "shower/bath" related including 2 of the sugar scrubs I made in this post.
I wrapped them in brown paper bags tied with tulle and twine finished with a stamped tag.
I thought they looked really pretty on the table.

 

 Lastly, I made party favors of bath fizzies.  I'm hoping to post a tutorial on the fizzies in the next few days or so.
Each of them were tied with a cute little tag I designed to match the theme that said
"From My Shower to Yours, Thank You"

 

 So much fun.  I love party planning, esp. making the decorations.

{Family Fix} Avon's Pirate Party

About 2 years ago, I found a bunch of pirate birthday party supplies on clearance at Michael's. Being the frugal gal I am, I snatched them up and stored them away in my storage closet. I originally planned on using them for Jaelyn's next birthday, but he wasn't feeling the pirate idea. And since I knew I wanted to have a Tye Dye theme for Avon's first party, I decided to use them for his 2nd birthday party, which was this past Saturday at my Mom's house.

Since my nephew Lincoln's birthday is also in August, I decided to do a combo party for the both of them.  I had so much fun with planning this party and got really into the pirate theme.

Party Decor

In addition to the food, I put out some snacks inspired by the pirate theme.

Dead Man's Punch

Cannon Balls

Pirate Rope

Ship Planks

Catch O' the Day

Each kid was given an eye patch and red sash to wear.  I also had pirate hats for each of them to decorate with markers and stickers.

For activities, I set up a "plank" for the kids to walk.

I made some telescopes and bought some foam swords for the pirates to play with on the plank.

Another activity I had planned was a Treasure Hunt.

I wrote up a quick little poem that led the kids around the yard from one clue to the next.



To find the treasure,

you must follow the map.

Put one foot before the other,

and don't look back.

Clue number 1,

is just beyond the gate.

Look in the flower pot,

and don't be late.

Clue number 2,

 will lead you to 3.

Walk to the front yard,

where you'll see a tree.

You're getting closer and closer,

the the treasure of sweets.

Return to the backyard,

to claim your treats.

While they were distracted with the clues, I had my dad sneak and put the treasure chest on the plank.  The kids were pretty excited when they opened it up and saw goody bags pirate loot.

The loot.

My Mom and Sissy made cupcakes that were so good.

To dress them up, I made some toppers and these cute little paper pirates to look like Avon and Lincoln.

The party was a success.  I think everyone enjoyed themselves, esp. the birthday boys.

Can't believe my baby boy is 2 already.

Happy Birthday Avon!

Mommy and Daddy love you!

{Love Fix} 7 Years and Counting...

Hello Peeps.

It's been kinda busy around here so I haven't had the chance to post.  Lots has happened in the last couple weeks but one thing that I did plan to share was my 7th wedding anniversary.

Yup, the Hubs and I have been married for 7 years.  It definitely doesn't seem that long, but when I think about all that we have done in those 7 years it puts it all into prospective.  Of course the most important things we have done together as a married couple was have our 3 beautiful kiddos.

Anywho, we kept the celebration low key this year.  In the past we have taken romantic road trips for weekend getaways but not the last 2 years.  I've either been pregs or breastfeeding, which makes it hard to getaway.  So this year the Hubs and I (and little Wynter) decided to stay in town and go to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle.  They are showing the King Tut exhibit, something I've always wanted to see.

It was amazing!!!
I was in awe the entire time.  Just looking at the artifacts and knowing how old they are and where they came from.  It was hard to believe they were real.


The gold and jewelry... so beautiful.


If you ever have the chance to go see this exhibit, do it.
It's pretty spectacular.

After checking out King Tut and his Royal Companions, we decided on a delish dinner at Indochine, a hip and fun Asian restaurant.

A little bubbly for me.

Chicken and Shrimp Spring Rolls

Basil Beef for me.

With brown rice.

Sichuan Beef for him.

 Everything I've had at that restaurant is so so good. 

 

Another year for the photo albums for us.

{Food Fix} Flag Inspired Breaky

In celebration of the 4th of July I made an American flag inspired fruit plate,


with some french toast topped with Canadian maple syrup.
(Eh, I'm Canadian first)

 



Red, White and Blue tastes really good together.

Since Avon was still asleep, Jae and I ate at the coffee table with Wynnie Pooh close by. 

Not sure what our plan for the day is but I'm sure there will be food and fun.

Have a good day.

{Birthday Fix} Happy 6th to my first born.

I just want to start by saying, I can't believe I've been a Mom for 6 years already.  Where has the time gone?  It's amazing how fast life moves.

Jaelyn turned 6 on May 9th.  I'm still trying to get used to him growing up.  I feel as though he was just a toddler learning to walk and talk like yesterday.

I have to say though, he really is a good kid.  He's so sweet and loving, has great manners, a big imagination and it just a fun, happy little guy.

Since, Jaelyn spent spring break in Florida and we're going to Cancun in just a couple weeks, we decided to keep his birthday simple.

Dinner and Chuck E Cheese.

He chose Red Robins for dinner.

I love Red's.  I mean, who doesn't love a juicy burger and steak fries?

Of course, I wanted to cut down on some of the calories and carbs so instead of passing on the fries, I chose to pass on the bun.  I asked to have my burger bun-less and wrapped in lettuce.

It was delish and I didn't even miss the bun.

Me and my boy on his 6th birthday.

Dad and Wynter

Avon was there too of course, but I couldn't get the pic to load.  Strange?

After din din, we headed over to Chuck E Cheese's (where a kid can be a kid).

We let the kiddos run wild and play, before we sang Happy Birthday, ate cake and opened gifts.

 

It was a simple, low key birthday, but Jaelyn had a good time and that's all that matters.

So proud of the little guy he is becoming.

Love Him!!

{Family Fix} Mother's Day with the Family

FYI - I had no internet at home for about 3 weeks, so I have a lot of blogging to do in order to catch you up to date.  So if my next few posts seem a bit out dated, that's why.

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My mothers day was great. 

I woke up and realized it was my very first Mothers Day as a Mommy of 3.  I felt complete.  Our family unit is what I've always dreamed of.  Me and my wonderful husband and our beautiful babies.  Love.

The Hubs already had the day planned out.  Which was perfect for me.  All I had to do was get ready and ride.


Of course before we left, we took a family pic.

Dad, Mom, Jaelyn, Avon and Wynter

We drove to Seattle and our first stop was Dicks for some burgers.
This burger joint is iconic in Seattle.  They have a very basic menu of burgers, homecut fries and milkshakes.  And since they serve through walk up windows, it great for a quick lunch.

 

 

Next we went to the Woodland Park Zoo.  The weather here was beautiful so it was a perfect day to spend at the zoo.


{Zoo Pics}

 

 

 

 

 

After the zoo, we headed over to this little Trinidadian restaurant called Pam's Kitchen.  I love Caribbean food and theirs is authentic and delish.  Actually, we first heard about this place on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, so apparently we're not the only ones who love their food.


{Food Pics}

I got the curry beef and the Hubs got the curry chicken.

Homemade Roti skins...  so good.

Jerk Chicken

Salad, perfect for cooling down your mouth after the spicy curry and chicken.

Jaelyn's Photography

The best Mother's Day to date because I got to spend it with my 3 little ones

And I leave you with this sweet face.