Pumpkin Carving Party 2009 {The Invitation}

Tada! The invite to this year's Pumpkin Carvin' Party. Recipients are sure to recognize a pumpkin or two in this one of a kind, illustration. My friend Cole Carter is a talented artist and I'm in LOVE with his interpretation of our annual party. Thank you Cole.

The count-down begins. Pumpkin Carvin' Time is only a week away!

Felt Birthday Hats

I first discovered custom birthday hats while researching party ideas for Marin's first birthday. I was smitten with these adorable felt beauties and knew it would be a wonderful memento from her first birthday party. The red and white polka dot hat was Marin's. It matched her "Red Ball" theme party. The neon green and pink hat I made for a friend and the first birthday hat with the baby song birds is my most recent creation. It's for Jami's birthday party. Can't wait to see the little song bird in her new birthday hat. But, don't worry Darci, I won't cry if she doesn't want to wear it!

Fleece Baby Cap

I've not been in the sewing mood lately. Actually, I haven't touched the sewing machine since Marin's birthday party! So, it was a big deal when I finally felt like sewing again. Made two tiny baby caps for a joint baby shower next week. The gals are both having boys. Not sure I "do" little boy stuff very well. All my fabric choices are so girlie. Hoping the yellow "x" gave these red caps a "boy" feel. So cute and simple. Only an hour start to finish on each cap (and that's with interruptions from the two year old in our home). Inspired by one of my favorite sewing blogs, but the pattern is courtesy of Martha Stewart.

Duck Update

Remember the tiny ducklings we purchased for Marin's 2nd Birthday? Well, here they are all grown up! So fun knowing they are having a full, fun filled "duck life." We received this photo from a firefighter that Steven works with. His brother-n-law is the keeper of Marin's ducks. Thanks, Jamee for the update!

Princess Long Legs

Oh, princess long legs, what have you done with my baby Marin? How I love my small toddler in a tutu. Her pink painted toe nails. Her love for dancing (jumping). And her incessant questions.

Marin: "Hey Mommy...what's that?

Me: "Ketchup, Marin."

Marin: "Oh, keeycup?"

Me: "Yep, keeycup."

Marin: "Hey Mommy...what's that?"

Me: "Milk"

Marin: "Oh, COW muck?"

Me: (Giggle) "yep, cow muck"

Steven (in the background): "No, Marin it's COW M-I-L-K"

Marin: "Oh....Hey Mommy, what's that?"

It's Pumpkin Carvin' Time

It's time to start thinking about this year's Pumpkin Carvin' Party invitations. It sure is fun to go back and look at pictures and invitations from the last five years. Just like the event itself, the invitations get better every year. I've got a fun idea for the 6th annual party invitations. So start thinking about what you'll carve this year and look for your invitation coming in October!

The Wedding {My 100th Blog Post}

So much I COULD say, but I'll let the pictures tell the story. Lots of LOVE. Lots of rain. Lots of dancing. Beautiful flowers and a beautiful, cool as a cucumber, happy bride. As well as an equally happy groom. Perfect.