party highlights {Kids co- op}

I cannot be happier with how the parties tuned out. All the kids seemed to have a great time especially the birthday boy. It doesn't get any better than that. 

Sail Away Birthday Decorations

The treat boxes had crayons, watercolors and a kazoo

sand buckets were filled with Swedish fish, Goldfish, and Clementines

balloon pit and newspaper hats

dollar section target boxes and stickers to customize

watercolor station 

Day 2 party the table was set a little different 

W high chair day 2 ready for some cake 

handmade banner made with burlap and hand painted 

So as I was going through all the images of this weekend. Trust me there are a ton! I couldn't pick just a few of  the entire event for just one post without completely bombarding you with pictures. I decided to break it up into two post. One of the decorations and the party plan and the second post about the actual parties.
First off I decided to split the party into two days. The first was 100% kid focused with only two little guests invited for a total of four kids(and parents of course). It was only scheduled an hour long and early in the day before the kids afternoon nap. As I have mentioned before I like to keep the guest list small for young parties as I like to be able to do a little extra and have a little more focused play time.
The original plan was to have a water play party since it was nautical themed but the morning ended up being a bit chilly so I decided to do a balloon pool pit instead. I also got the idea from my MIL to set up a watercolor station. I served a light snack of goldfish crackers, sliced apples and peanut butter and clementines. It was a total success as all the kids loved both activities and  also enjoyed running around in the backyard chasing each other.
The second party was the family party. Although we had the same activities set up for the little ones this party was more focused on all  the adults getting together and passing W around and swooning over him (both set of grandparents were here, there was a LOT of swooning) we BBQ'd and actually cut a cake and sang happy birthday at this one.  W was so thrilled to have so much attention and as a parent I think there is little that can make you happier then seeing how much your little ones are loved by so many. Such a blessing to see so many people travel so far to celebrate with us.

I am sharing this on : Two in Diapers Mommy Brain Mixer , True Aim Mom's Library Link Up and Crayonfreckles Tip Toe thru Tuesday 

Happy St. Patrick's day

Yes they are already fighting over toys.!!! Celebrating the day with Lucky Charms, Baileys coffee creamer and corned beef for dinner.  We also had a little "follow the rainbow" hunt. More on that later.  And of course spending the day with these two green outfitted boys and husband.

Happy Birthday Kiddo

Happy Birthday to the best nephew a girl can ever have. He's smart, funny, adorable, and know the lyrics to Sheena is a Punk Rocker by the Ramones. :)
This picture was taken on his first day of preschool. Doesn't he look soooo cool. Although he is a big kid now in kindergarten and turning 6 this is still one of my favorite pictures.
Another oldie
And this one is just so adorable!!! Look at that face!!!!!!!
And he was the ever important ring bearer at my wedding along with his beautiful little sister as my flower girl. Okay I know, I know they are family but I just think they are the cutest
And Christian if your reading this your gift is sent out in the mail... here's a sneak peak! I love you. Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!