Today I am wearing my charm bracelets to honor Joanne on her birthday. About 2 months ago Joanne suffered a massive stroke. I have been following her story through her blog, The Simple Wife, which I found through No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. You must read her story…her husband Toben {and their two precious daughters} [...]
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! {My little Thing 1 & Thing 2} Yes, I am the mom that sent her child to school in pajamas when it wasn’t a designated {pajama day}! We’ll see if I get a call from the office…I’m a rebel, but it’s all for the love of Dr. Seuss! How amazing and [...]
Happy Birthday, sweet Holden Oliver Aspiras! Here you are in your little bouncer almost 4 years ago… now you’re bouncing off the walls and keeping Mama & Dada busy! You are the friendliest little guy and will join any group of boys at a park {or Chick-fil-A play area!} and will easily fit in. You [...]
I’ve mentioned this before…you can spend LOTS on invitations. I refuse to do that anymore. Personally, I also refuse to use evite. I think evite is genius and I’m all for being more {green}, but I prefer and enjoy coming up with cheap, crafty invites for my kids’ birthday parties. I love the idea of [...]
One of our favorite San Diego restaurants is Café Sevilla down in The Gaslamp. We loved going there for tapas and sangria. This year for Jay’s birthday I wanted to put together a small Spanish inspired celebration. On the menu: Sangria Manchego with Brown Butter & Honey Paella Café con Leche Flan When it comes [...]
My maternal grandmother, Gam, would’ve been 102 today. * Elizabeth Naomi Raugh Duke * {This pic was taken the day she first became a “Gam”…October 8, 1970} ***** Gam didn’t care for the ketchup bottle on the table ~ she preferred you put some in a small bowl with a dainty little spoon for serving. [...]
Wishing my Mom/Gramma the happiest of birthdays! A Labor Day baby… We love you and look forward to celebrating with you this weekend! ***** October 8, 1970 ***** Um, OK….how chic does she look on the way to the hospital to give birth?? No flip flops and yoga pants for her! *** Mom, you’ve taught [...]
I’m a FREAK when it comes to planning my kids’ birthday parties. They really aren’t as extravagant as many I see on all the darling party blogs out there, but I try to keep them fun yet frugal. I usually have a “theme” about a year ahead of time. I get an idea and build [...]
Another birthday party down in the books… Even if it was “off site” this time around, I am beat! It was a great time, though and the little gymnasts had a blast ~ which is all that matters in the end! …and one last celebration at home with Emilie… Happiness is writing this post, sipping [...]
