boy was my birthday weekend an amazing time of being showered with love. it seriously lasted 3 whole days and i can say it was my best birthday EVER! :) here's the rundown: FRIDAY-- my actual birthday jon came home early from work (always a treat for me), gave me my present (an electric sander--score! i asked for it … [Read more...]
summer fair.
September 16, 2012 By 6 Comments
the countdown to my birthday is on.....friday is the big day and i'm checking off my 30Before30 list left and right! this weekend we did the county fair. this tractor was so cool and was turned into a slide that the kids L.O.V.E.D. dad? not so much. :) there was LOTS of eating delicious … [Read more...]
30 before 30: VBS
June 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
vacation bible school 2012: exhausting, exciting, entirely worth it all to see those little kids light up at the name of Jesus. My Complete List … [Read more...]
a girly{ish} sesame street themed birthday party.
February 14, 2012 By 18 Comments
i think i'm still tired from last weekend's party planning, but it went so well and everybody had a great time! especially this little fairy: the decor: we went with a sesame street theme with a leaning toward Abby Cadabby. it was perfect because it was girly enough to appease the birthday girl, but neutral enough for all her … [Read more...]
chicago.
December 28, 2011 By 24 Comments
oh yah, me and the husbo are celebrating our fifth anniversary in the "windy city" and having such a great time together. there has been lots of walking, relaxing, (thanks for the boutique hotel suggestion, Erin--we are loving everything about it!) shopping, and eating, oh the eating...... deep dish chicago pizza from Giordano's. we … [Read more...]
30 before 30: throw a baby shower
October 24, 2011 By 26 Comments
my good friend's baby shower was this weekend, and I, along with three of my closest friends, planned a little post-delivery celebration of her newest arrival. it was after dinner and a "So Sweet" desserts-only shower. Pin It i made the pennant banner and table runner using chevron fabric and invisible thread. for the banner, I … [Read more...]
30 before 30: camping
October 17, 2011 By 8 Comments
first, this is the second thing i can cross off my 30 before 30 list (you can see the full list, HERE). second, let me preface this post by saying that i did not grow up camping and am learning, since marrying my hubs, that camping can be a really fun experience even IN SPITE of the possibility a poisonous spider will crawl up your nose in the … [Read more...]
30 before 30
September 26, 2011 By 17 Comments
as most of you know...... last week was my 29th birthday. yes, last year in the "20's".......next year will be the BIG 3-0..... and i'm not exactly sure how i feel about it...... there were moments this week, where i felt old, uncool, tired, old, mature, experienced, assured, and did i mention, OLD. so i've … [Read more...]
