Monday, March 5, 2012

February 2012

So only took until February for me to get behind on my New Year's resolution, but we've all been sick so I'm cutting myself some slack! :)

Here's what we were up to this February:

I broke down and gave Parker his first hair cut. I really didn't want to but it was getting in his eyes so I just did it!

Luke turned 3! This was his birthday surprise when he woke up that morning.
And we had a picnic lunch with Daddy at his office.

Parker still holds his reputation as our little piggy

Parker turned 1 and we celebrated both Luke and Parker's big days!
To see more of the party details and the photo booth pictures check out my 

The snow held off until after the boys party!

The boys enjoying their matching chairs

Happy Valentine's Day
 Enjoying his Valentine's present

Enjoying bath time

Playing in the fort Mommy made

Funny faces of Luke

Rare moment of sharing caught on camera!

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!