Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Halloween Recap - A catch up post



The Halloween Superstores love us. This particular Halloween store had it coming to them though. A shelf dedicated to electronic dancing mummies that play Michael Jackson's thriller? I mean come on...I had no reservations about letting my kiddos turn every single one of them on simultaneously...and taking up the entire isle dancing along. It was like a mummy dance party, DJ'd by a mummy chorus of the best Halloween song {if not the best MJ song} of all time. And not to discredit Jayden's killer dance moves, but pay particular attention to Gracie's little bootie shake towards the middle of the video. I'm so proud.  

And here's a few "catch up" pics from our visit to Oma's pumpkin patch in October. That place was incredible! In addition, Gracie got her first kiss from a {super cute} two year old in the hay maze. I honestly had no time to react before he plunked a big fat one right on her lips...fortunately Gracie didn't mind {should I be worried?}.





And finally, Halloween included the usual gathering of family at our house for food and bevvies {apple cider margaritas!} Jayden rocked a pirate costume and Gracie was the cutest little peacock in the neighborhood...until it all became a bit much for her {nothin a little sucker couldn't fix though!}






Monday, December 17, 2012

Kieren's Baby Sprinkle



My sweet little nephew was born on 12/12/12 {how cool is that?!}. He is a healthy handsome boy and I am anxiously anticipating his arrival for Christmas so that I can shower him with love and kisses. Jess, Jeff and Izzy...get your booties down here! :)

In September I hosted a sprinkle for the beautiful mama to celebrate Kieren's upcoming arrival. Both Jess and her husband Jeff love the ocean and surfing, so to compliment their nursery decor I went with a retro surf shower theme for the party. I get so stressed and anxious before hosting parties, but all the planning and preparation was definitely worth it! I am not the best photographer, but here are the details from the big day. You can see more "professional" photos from the sprinkle on Jess's blog here: http://thebakingbean.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/heavenly-sprinkle/

















Thanks to everyone who helped make this sprinkle special, and thanks Jess for letting me throw it for you!!