Wee-Ones Wednesday: Jolly Ol' St. Nick

Can you guess why I'm in the Santa picture this year? That's right, Iris screamed a blood curdling scream every time I tried to sit her next to the poor guy! She is such a Mommy's girl. I have to say, I don't really mind though.

Lilly, our vigilante for Jesus, as we like to call her, likes to remind us that, "Santa is not as important as Jesus." She has all the faith in the world in her Lord and Savior, but told me that "Santa is just a guy in a costume like the characters at Disneyland, Mom." I really can't argue with the girl when she is right! But she did agree to keep this news to herself. Silly girl!

Misc. Monday: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like...

This weekend... Buddy, our elf, arrived. The tree, stockings, advent calendar, house lights, and decorations were put up. We took pictures with Santa at Disneyland, started reading about Jesus' birth, watched Rudolph, sang carols, & drove around and looked at Christmas lights. What fun!

Fabulous Friday: FIVE!



Yesterday, Lilly turned 5. Dan & I celebrated with her before going to work.

 

G.ma, Grammy, Papa, & Iris got to take her preschool class treats.

 

She said she felt very special.

Birthday girl chase.

Birthday dinner request = carne asada.
Birthday dinner guests = family.
Special gifts = grateful girl.

4th time blowing out a candle!

Dad's birthday interview.

Dan says I really know how to stretch out a birthday. Can you blame me? Just look at her face. Joy! Pure joy! I can not believe our first born is five years old. Lilly, you amaze us every day. We love you so so much!

Wee-Ones Wednesday: Rainbow Party Time

Good times were had by all, especially the birthday girl!

Misc. Monday: Rainbow Party Part 1

Die cut card stock to make the garland & sewed flowers together.

The ever changing console table.

Snacks + pizza.

Add a marble to the balloons before you blow them up and they do not fly around.

$ Tree wrapping paper for table runner.

Grandma, the famous cake/cupcake maker.

Can you believe these colors?

Crafts.

Rainbow Dot Art.

Happy birthday girl.

Wonderful friends and family.

Warm weather.

Perfect day!

Here's the decor and cake.

Kids and Presents to come Wednesday.

Fabulous Friday: Family

Blessing bags for the homeless

Yummy food +
Happy kids +
Grateful hearts+
Loving others=
Perfect day!
Jesus said, " Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ...Love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37 & 39

Wee-Ones Wednesday: Getting Closer...

Card stock. Scissors. Glue Dots. Brads. A Printer. Paper. Felt. You don't have to spend a lot of $ to have an adorable party, just a little time. Lilly is beyond excited for her special day. We can't wait to share it with you!

Misc. Monday: Blessed

We have been so blessed this year! The girls are happily learning and loving Jesus. Our baby boy is growing and kicking up a storm, and Dan and I still enjoy each others company.  ;) Our families bless us with occasional meals every once in awhile and show up with super cute clothes for the girls. I think they know we are trying to save so I can work 3 days next year, but I don't think they realize how much these little surprises are really appreciated. Our loved ones forgive my "foot in mouth" syndrome, Dan's quirkiness, and our noisy brood. We are beyond grateful for their acceptance and love.
The other night when Lilly was laying in bed trying to fall asleep, she called out, "Mama, when you make our Christmas skirts this year, make sure they have crosses on them because Christmas is not about toys, it's about Jesus!"
Seriously. What more can I ask for? Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We love you!

Sew Crafty Saturday: Rainbow Party Mode



Found the "beyond wonderland" font at http://www.dafont.com/ and the little cloud printable at http://www.paperglitter.com/. There's an entire free rainbow party printable kit there. The cloud is supposed to be a cupcake topper, and there are some hats, water bottle labels, and different invitations in the kit. I didn't use much of it, but it's a great resource! 



I plan on using these little goodies as an inexpensive garland.
Dan's got a lot of blowing to do!



I always make a birthday themed wreath for the front door ...this one is partially done. I made my own water bottle
labels using that cool new font I downloaded. The babies are getting the bubble candy favors,
while the big kids are getting the wikki stix with rainbow candy.

 

I decided to go with a different shape for the birthday banners besides the trusty triangles I always use. It was super easy to make. I used a paper cutter to make the rectangles, folded one in half, cut a slit from corner to middle,
and used that one as a template for the rest.

We celebrated my niece turning 2 today, and my sister did a wonderful job planning her “Olivia” party. It got me thinking that with only one week away, I have a lot to do for Lilly’s 5th birthday party next week.

    Lilly is very particular in her old age, and asked me for a rainbow party with a face painter. I asked her if she wanted to go somewhere this year, but she was not interested in the least. The girl knows what she likes!
    She settled on the rainbow theme while at Disneyland. When she was younger she would pitch a fit if she didn’t get the pink caterpillar on the Alice and Wonderland ride. A few months later while we were in line, she said, “I don’t care what color I get anymore. The rainbow is my favorite color.” So mature, right? About a week later, she informed me that her birthday party would be rainbows this year. Sounded great to me, especially after I did a little search and found tons of pictures and ideas. Better stop typing and get to work!