This weekend + yesterday was all about Daddy! We celebrated father’s day and his birthday. The big 3-3…’two threes’, Jax says. We are so lucky to have such an awesome, hard-working, loving guy to hang on to everyday. He is a keeper!
Daddy was spoiled…ipad mini, delicious steak dinner, night out dancing with friends, paddle board lesson, bbq with family (Jax enjoyed cloud watching with Papa on the hammock), new fire pit, visit from the boys at lunch + STL cards game. He deserved every minute.
Jax made stepping stones (with Aunt Jessi’s help) with his handprints and footprints for Daddy and Papa. And at summer camp, he made the sweetest handmade fishing pole. We had to wrap it for him to open. I was so teary-eyed. He was so proud.
We love you Daddy!
Ladies and gentlemen…our baby turned one on Sunday! I can’t believe it has already been a year since we saw our little Casen Blake for the first time. We’ve had an such amazing first year!
I had hopes of warm weather and sunny skies, but the chilly wind and grey clouds didn’t keep us from having the greatest circus party on earth! We celebrated at a little park near our home with family and friends. I wanted to share a few of my favorite photos.
I enjoy planning the kids’ birthday parties, my husband on the other hand, who is always in charge of the food, always asks if we can just have a simple party with good food. Well, from the ring of fire cupcakes to the gold fringe on the big round balloons, it was just that! Ha!
Once all the guests arrived we ate some yummy hot dogs and hamburgers, popcorn, and chips. I think the little guest were more interested in the party blowers, candy and toys that came in their favor bags. They were troopers and weren’t going to let the weather stop them from playing on the playground and with all the circus toys and silly things to dress up with.
Of course you can’t have a circus party without a striped tent! Good thing because we eventually moved under it to stay warm, eat some homemade cake and open gifts…thank you everyone!
Happy Birthday to Case!
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circus invitation / Little Frills paper + goods available soon!
napkins / Mara-Mi for Target + Ikea
party crowns / diy from Wit & Whistle
balloons / Shop Sweet Lulu
balloon fringe / diy from Sweet Thing
ring of fire cupcakes / diy from The Proper Pinwheel
scarf/bib / IndieNook
Yes. It’s that time. Time to plan my baby’s first birthday party. Ahh..I can’t believe its been a year already! I’m excited…we are having a circus theme party! All the invites have been sent! (go see on instagram) Available in Little Frills paper + goods shop soon.
Just wanted to share some of my favorite online party shops for supplies. Shop Sweet LuLu has those big round balloons that are all the rage right now, plus my favorite milk glass pedestals. My Little Day has dress up costumes and party kits (they call them super boxes) for fun themes. And I just discovered, Carousel-Carousel…incredible! They have little party favor bags that come filled with fun goodies. I am in love with this gold magician hat!
Happy party planning!
Calling all little SUPERHEROS! We celebrated Jaxon’s third birthday on Saturday at our home with immediate family. Our graffiti wall in the basement made the perfect backdrop. Aside from being totally exhausted from all the party prep, it was so. much. fun! All worth it…even the hand-stamped table cloths. I wanted to share a few of my favorite photos.
Of course you can’t have a superhero party without capes, masks and power cuffs…duh. My mom and I made all the little guests their very own made out of felt to wear during the party and to take home as their party favor. Jax loves his. He is still wearing it. And Case is just the cutest in his. I mean all of the little ones were! I couldn’t stop smiling.
Running around super fast, screaming ‘superhero’ was pretty much the highlight of the party. I was hoping my handmade lightning bolt pinata (my sister’s idea) would have been the hit, well, it was sort of. One of the kids took their fist to it one time…boom! Candy everywhere. The kids freaked. So hilarious to watch.
Piece of cake!? Not exactly, but thanks to the help of my mother-in-law and sister-in-law, I was able to make it happen. The multicolored ‘surprise’ cake was a hit, everyone loved it! And the ‘3’ sugar cookies too! So good and still eating leftovers.
Ahhh! I can’t believe he is three!
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superhero invitation / cake idea / pinata diy / letterpress cookie cutters
THE CUTEST…little wooden toy camera + hand painted dinosaur birthday invitation by Christine Wisnieski.
Yesterday was my husband, Thomas’ 32nd birthday + father’s day…so we were celebrating him! My family came over on their way home from visiting baby Addie, my uncle and cousin stopped by to say hello, I invited his family over for dinner and my sister and brother-in-law came too! Our home was full…I loved it. Even though it was his day, Thomas was feeling under the weather…bit of the brown bottle flu. Ha! (Our friends got married on Saturday, we were both in it.) I was so excited though, his family and I got him a new ceramic grill. I can’t wait for him to cook us something yummy! Such a busy and fun weekend!
Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there!
I’m sure if you are a ‘pinner’, you have already seen this…but if not, you must see this Manhattan themed birthday party. I couldn’t get enough of the little tattoo parlor. Such a killer idea!
Had a blast today at the Little Gym for our friend Cole’s 1st birthday party! Jumping, catching bubbles and playing on the rings and balance beam…he didn’t want to leave.
Jaxon’s MONSTER birthday party was a success! On Sunday we had immediate family and a few friends over to our house to celebrate. I still can’t believe he is two!
I had a blast designing all the silly monsters for his invitation, which is available in my shop. (Alphabet poster and monster prints to come!) I know I said I wasn’t going to go overboard, but I just had to make those little guys come to life. So, with the help of my mom, gran and sister, we made little stuffed letter monsters for the favors.
For lunch, Thomas made pulled pork and smoked beef brisket. It was so delicious! I made a green monster cake (snickerdoodle…yum!) and my mother-in-law crafted the eyeball cake pops for the top. Thomas said I made too many sweets…but who doesn’t like a bright orange cupcake?
After Jax blew out his little two candle, all by himself, it was time to open gifts. Oh yay! More toys. Haha! Just kidding, he actually received lots of cute clothes…much needed, thank you.
And the party ended with yummy rainbow slush, made by my sister-in-law and all the kids jumping on Jaxon’s bed…lots of fun and sticky little hands!
Dear Jax…
I can’t believe you are TWO! That was such a fun year. Watching you learn how to walk and talk and jump. So many fun memories we have had…you sure are growing into a handsome little boy. We have loved every minute. Excited for you will meet your new little brother in a few months too! I am sure you will love him and teach him how to give your sweet hugs. We are so proud of you. (tear…oh my) Love you!
So excited to celebrate tonite. Mimi and Papa are taking you to Chuck-E-Cheese and on Sunday you are having a MONSTER birthday party with friends and family.
Happy Birthday Jaxon!
xo Mom + Dad
We are in Parents Magazine! Turn to page 200. Jaxon’s airplane + travel birthday party was featured as October’s party of the month…exciting! I never thought his party would ever be in a magazine. And, it will be featured on Parents.com soon.
Back in February they just emailed me out of the blue. They said they discovered his party online and it was one of the most precious parties they had ever seen! Originally it was suppose to run in July, but October is fine by me.
So if you haven’t already…visit my shop, Little Frills paper + goods…where you can purchase most of the things that I made for the party, plus custom designs for your own party.
Today is my mom’s birthday. I have to just say, she is one of a kind. She has so much love to give. Always helping others. Probably just as talented as I am. The hardest worker I know. And she is so in love with her grandbabies, as she calls them. Even though she lives a few hours away, she’s always there for us. She is amazing. I am so proud to be her daughter.
Happy Birthday Mom!
xo
So happy! Hip Hip Hooray featured LITTLE FRILLS paper + goods today! If you are planning a travel themed birthday party for your little one…I have everything you need. More items coming soon! Thank you Suann for the sweet post!
