My boys are not into "scary" Halloween themes--not yet anyway. Â So in order to avoid nightmares while still getting in the holiday spirit, I keep the decor pretty cutesy and whimsical for them (and for me). Â I have two of the sweetest friends in the world (more about them later) and they stopped by a few weeks ago with boxes of exci[...]
This is Jenna and me giving Liz a big ol smoocher at our very first NSync concert in high school (I'm pretty sure we were 16 here--just babies). Â We thought we had it all figured out back then. I remember laughing til my stomach hurt, singing every word to every song, having googly eyes for Justin (back when his hair was super curly),[...]
See part one of our party here--for the full scoop on the decor. And now, for the behind the scenes scoop on our activities and food. Bubbie and Sawyer decorating with spiders before the party. Putting the finishing touches on the Oreo eye ball cake. Â These three boys melt my heart every time I'm lucky enough to spend time[...]
This past weekend we celebrated our first annual Cousins Halloween Party for the kids who live in Cali. Â My aunt Debbie is a huuuuge fan of Halloween and she has been saving magazine clippings over the years of all her favorite parties. Â While visiting a few weeks ago she showed up with all her clippings and convinced me to host a H[...]
Two of my favorite gals in all the world have come together to start a fab new blog called Elevate Everyday. Â These ladies hold a special place in my heart and it's an honor to host their guest post today. I think it would be so fun to make a bunch of these cake stands in different sizes for a dessert table. Â Thanks for spending the day[...]
Lacey's baby shower was so very special to me. Â Business partner, bestie, honorary sister--this gal has my heart. Â And so do her children. Â To see her happiness and to see the smiles on the faces of those who love her most made for the best day. Â It was an honor to host along with 2 of her other dear friends and her beautiful momma. Â[...]
This hit home--like in the goosebumps on my arms and tears on my cheeks kinda way. Â And sure it was produced by my church--but you don't have to share my faith to find the touching sentiment in this message. Â We never really know all the good we do...watch til the end (that's when the goosebumps happen).[...]