I’ve been sitting on the best little secret for months on end and almost spilled the beans more times than I can count! You see, the DIS Unplugged (one of my favorite podcasts) announced early this year that they would be doing their annual “Disapalooza” event at Diagon Alley this year. I read all of the… Read More
I mentioned this back when I shared our 4th grade Halloween Party, but I really have had so much fun planning for this group of kids. They catch on quickly and love a little friendly competition. I’ve gone with some version of a Snowman or FROZEN party for so many years that it was time… Read More
I’m room mom for both boys this year and both of their grades ended up with parties back to back on the same day. oy! To say it was crazy trying to pull both off would be an understatement. On the bright side, I had a few amazing mommy helpers in both classes, both went… Read More
For years I have wanted to have a Christmas party. But between Thanksgiving, Christmas, two birthdays, class parties, sports and everything else that comes along this most magical time of the year, I never do. So it went on my bucket list and we did it! It was a such a lovely evening spent catching up… Read More
Every year on my baby’s birthday I just can’t help but marvel at how much I love this kid and how shocked I am that yet another year has flown by. Whit remains a laid back, matter-of-fact, independent, perpetually happy kind of kid. He knows what he likes (and who) and he makes no excuses for… Read More
Our little elf, Scout, came a wee bit early this year, flying in from the North Pole in his birthday best to celebrate John’s 10th birthday breakfast!!! Normally Scout brings an assortment of pint sized breakfast treats on his first day back, but since we had a guest of honor celebrating a milestone birthday, the… Read More
I can hardly believe I’m typing these words, but double digits are almost here for one young man in this house!! After much begging and discussion, we finally agreed to hosting our very first sleepover party. I purchased a stack of these darling invites years ago when Paper Affair was closing its doors and dug… Read More