Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Cowboy Birthday Party!

Last Saturday we celebrated Luke turning three and Parker turning one! I still can't believe another year has gone by... they just grow too fast for this Mommy!

We had a Cowboy party because Luke is all about cowboys and westerns (Daddy has even made a lasso for him using one of his old neckties!) and since Parker doesn't really have a "thing" yet he went with the flow :)

We had a orange and navy bandana backdrop with a rustic Happy Birthday banner. Luke and Parker each had a sign that they sat under while eating their cake. We also had a Trail Mix Bar where guests could customize their own trail mix in the cones that I made. We also had mini cupcakes for dessert. 
The favors were set up like a general store, "L & P General Store" to be exact! The Cowboys and Cowgirls were for Luke's friends (3 years and up). Wild West's Wanted (adults) got mini apple pies that I wrapped in cellophane bags. The Little Buckaroos were for Parker's friends (1 year or younger). 
We used aluminum pie tins for plates and I covered cans with butcher paper and chalkboard labels for silverware. 
 We had cups with Veggies and Ranch and Fruit Kabobs and Dip
Jugs for the water, lemonade and sweet tea
We moved out our furniture and setup as many tables as we could! :)
Singing to Luke!
Singing to Parker!
We also had a photo booth which was a lot  of fun! It also documents who all came to their birthday party!


 
Trying to open presents for two is a little tricky!
We had about 40 people come and shower our boys with gifts and love!
My helpful scripts! I wouldn't have been able to write thank you cards without them!!
It was a great party filled with lots of family and friends. The boys had a blast playing and eating cake. As a party planner, it's nice to see the vision that has been in my head (since before Parker was even born) come to fruition! I'm already working up a few ideas for next years party! :)

Thanks to everyone who came and partied with us!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

January

One of my New Year's resolutions is to keep friends and family updated with pictures better than I have in the past. Another resolution is to use my REAL camera more and my iphone less for pictures. So, a little late since it's technically February, but I'm doing it, right?! :)

Here's a recap of January...

Parker turned 11 months
Jonathan turned 30 with a 3 Amigos bash

Family trip to the zoo
 When brothers play...
We celebrated Jonathan's grandparent's 70th Wedding Anniversary!
 All the great grandkids!
And there's our January in review! We're gearing up for Luke and Parker's birthdays and party!