Lachlyn's Party

So this past Sunday we had a full day of watching Lachlyn's ballet performance and then having her a garden birthday party! The weather turned out fantastic and although a couple of her besties were sick, she had a blast and the part was a success!  One of my favorite things is to celebrate my kids birthdays at home.  Having friends over, barbecuing, crafts, lots of treats, and happy tired kids is what makes it so wonderful.  I am obsessed with this little girl and she just gets better year after year.

Happy Birthday my little Lachlyn!  Crazy to think next year you'll be 5!

Rhone's Birthday Party

 

 

Last year some time, Rhone had a friends birthday party at Chuck E Cheese and ever since then he has been asking to go for his birthday.  I usually like to do something a little more creative but with not feeling to great and having just moved the idea of Chuck E Cheese actually sounded quite amazing to me... did you know they have a party host that gives out the food and cleans up! It's pretty sweet.  All the kids had a blast and for KC and I it was super fun watching him interact with each one of them and cheer them on as they play games to win tickets.  Lachlyn was running around the entire time too playing all the games and definitely tired herself out after.  All in all it was a great party that Rhone loved.  I mean, you only turn 6 once right?! Oh and yes that cake is Wolverine... he specifically asked for it and after failed attempts at getting a store to make one, an amazing friend offered to make it and she killed it!  

Camp Rhone

Happy Birthday to our handsome Rhone!  We celebrated Rhone's 5th birthday this Saturday and man Camp Rhone was such a success.  After Easter we asked Rhone what he wanted to do for his birthday.  He immediately said he wanted to do a scavenger hunt (this kids lives for finding things).  Since camping is one of his most favorite things to do, it just seemed to perfect.  So the big thrill for him at Camp Rhone was our scavenger hunt.   We set out all things all found in nature and the kids did such a good job finding every item.  We had about 18 kids and about 15 adults.  Served hot dogs, popcorn, fire cupcakes, mud pudding, bear poop, ants on a log, and of course S'mores.  Although I was prepared for a typical May day in WA with hot chocolate and a camp fire, it turned out to be 75 and sunny. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.  The decor were all inspired from Pinterest of course and I had a blast making it all. 

We all sat around the camp fire that night with plans of doing this many times this summer. That evening after everyone had left, we enjoyed family and sat around the camp fire opening presents and filling our bellies with barbeque.  Perfect day in honor of Rhone.


*Our T- Shirts were designed by myself using these adorable downloadable clip art. 

Lachlyn's big day

For Lachlyn's 2nd birthday we decided to do a Fiesta theme, and I have to say this was one of my favorite parties yet.  Not only do I crave Mexican food pared with margaritas daily but throw in fruit decor and lots of fringe and I'm sold. We had lots of family and friends over to help celebrate her life.  It was so much fun and kids played so well together.  The bonsai water slide was a huge hit (except for Lach) and Rhone was just not satisfied unless he scared all the adults and impressed all his friends with many jumps off the slide.  We had a taco bar, chips & salsa, guacamole, fruit, churros, cupcakes, and of course margaritas.  Lachlyn just ate lots of churros and cupcakes and was perfectly content with it.  Lachlyn got her very own mini pinata while the boys got their own big pinata to mutilate.  Thank you to everyone who came to her big day, and to everyone else thank you for your kind words.  She was definitely showered with love and means the world to her dad and I.

What we wore:

Lachlyn: Dress: thrifted & hot glued tassels to bottom // Headband: Custom by ArtsanndCrass // Shoes which she and I are both obsessed with are by Bedtimerebel.  They are just like Freshly picked but more affordable. 

Me: Shirt is by Enidandedger // My everyday pant is by AG // Necklace: gifted // Belt: thrifted

Decorations:              

Tissue Mexican Banners: MexFabric Supplies on Etsy

Fruit Banner: tutorial here 

Fringe: used from Lachlyn's 1st birthday.  You can find tutorial here

Tassels: best tutorial here

Serapes: thrifted

Churros: Costco & paper wrappers were diy purchased at target

Pinatas & Fruit picks: party Store

Everything else: target