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
When John’s teacher asked me to pull together centers for a Halloween Party, I was all “yayyyyyyyy”!!!!!! Parties are my jam. When she asked that they be somewhat educational (I did ask the question, in all fairness), I was all “booooooo”. Not because I don’t see the value in that, but rather because I’m pretty… Read More
It’s been a crazy fun week around school! For the baby’s class alone we had three different events. The best by far was Pumpkin Babies!!!! Along with a few other mom’s in the class, we painted baby pumpkins for the kids, dressed up in scrubs and then delivered them in a wagon to the class.… Read More
John and his little friends are starting to turn ten. *gasp* This got me thinking about how I had a “signature” gift of sorts at that age. I gave mylar birthday balloons in big wrapped boxes from a gift shop in Savannah. I think they were $5. I’d tuck in another $5 or so and always… Read More