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I'm 30 years old and, even though some people hate the idea of leaving their 20s, I embrace getting older (I like to think I get better with age!). My entire world revolves around my two amazing, full-of-life, little boys- Jake and Eli; I never believed in love at first sight until I held those beautiful boys in my arms. I'm a passionate person and give 100% in everything I do, whether it's parenting, my job, or my relationships. I am extremely competitive, driven, and motivated... I really, really hate to lose. I love my God, my family, and my country. Enjoy cooking, writing, reading, and baseball- especially the Texas Rangers. I'm extremely interested in getting to know people/people development and ask daily questions on Twitter to aid in this endeavor. I'm constantly trying to better myself; I never want to stop growing as a person. I'm terrified of complacency, but have an ability to find happiness in any situation. Bloom where you're planted. I love life and believe in experiencing it to the fullest. I'm learning as I go and definitely having a ton of fun along the way!

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Eli's Construction Party

So... It's been almost a year in the making, but I'm FINALLY getting around to posting pictures from Eli's birthday party.  Of all the parties for the two boys, this may have been my favorite. :)

 The Invitations:

Trucks available at Target - $1 Each

Silver Chocolate Rocks available through Amazon - $6.89/lb... there's more than enough for the invitations; I reserved some and used for the cake!



The table - black tablecloth with yellow duct tape down the middle to look like a road

Hard Hats, Construction Vests, and Waist Aprons all available through Oriental Trading - I used stencils to customize a "toolbelt" for each kiddo who attended.




Food and Favors Tables



Food Table:









"Regular Unleaded" - Apple Juice
"Diesel" - Lemondae

Double-Serve Beverage Holder from Hobby Lobby


"Cement" Hummus 



Chocolate Donut "Spare Tires"

Marshmallows dipped in yellow chocolate



Favors: 
Top Right- Personalized "Measuring Tape"/Bubble Tape
Bottom Left- "Dynamite:" Starburst wrapped in red tissue paper and tied together with black electrical tape
Bottom Right- "Boulders" - Homemade pinatas sprayed with textured paint



My Sweetest Little Sunshine Boy...











Construction Favors inside the Boulders

 



 LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!












Thursday, April 17, 2014

Simple and Sweet Mason Jar Vases and Easy Easter Craft for Kids


Simple and Sweet Mason Jar Vases

Absolutely love these simple and sweet Mason Jars with Burlap.

Super easy to change the color of ribbon by season or to create a quick update to any room.




Easy Easter Craft for Kiddos

Handprint sun and tree, footprint bunnies, and fingerprint Easter eggs.