TEN YEARS OLD. A Decade.

As big as a milestone as this was, I am so behind on sharing this. I however do think I have a good excuse, we have been living it up! California, Disney, gymnastics  field trips, parks, dog swims....its been fun. However, Hunter turned a decade old and this is a big deal so without further ado, his interview. You can see his NINE year one HERE.

Whats your favorite number?

Ten

Favorite Animal?
Lion

Favorite show?
Pokemon 

Favorite Color?
Black

Favorite place?
House of Bounce, and the Zoo

 Favorite food?
Smores Pizza from Papa Murphys

Favorite shape?
Pie....because it looks like PacMan

What makes you happiest?
When Stella attacks. (Playfully)

 What makes you sad?
When I'm grounded.

What makes you excited?
Surprise trips to Disneyland!

Favorite Movie?
Iron Man 3

 Favorite Drink?
Sprite

Favorite book?
Percy Jackson series

Favorite Desert?
Ice cream

Favorite class?

Gym!

 Things to do at home?
Play with my DS and kindle.

Favorite Sport?

Basketball




There you have it, the life of a ten year old. He is the coolest one I know. He is a genius (seriously) an avid reader, has a great sense of humor, does well in school, a great big brother, loves animals more than I did! Such a great kid you are. I am so proud of you. We love you Hunter!!!

Interview with a SIX year old.

To my girl,

You are six now, I say it every year but I can't believe it. My little baby girl is growing up. You still have the most amazing zest for life. You are creative and funny and spontaneous, you are loving and emotional and fabulous. You remind me so much of myself and I think thats why we get along so perfectly. I am so glad to have the opportunity to be your mommy, and know you. You have blessed my life with Pink, and american girl dolls, ponies , butterflies and scrunchy nose smiles. 

You are doing so well in school, you are reading tons of books already! I hope you always have this love of books. I love listening to you sound out a word......wuh uh eeeerrrrd, WORD! Your uncanny ability to crack me up at any moment is my favorite. Tonight you named your new boy doll "Johnifer" I love it, and I love you. Thank you for being such a joy to our family. I love You Hailey bear!! 

and now for your yearly interview :)

What is your favorite number?

6

 Favorite color?

PINK

Favorite food?

Grilled cheese sandwiches

 Favorite shape?

Heart

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Favorite Animal

Panda bear

 Favorite show?

Doc McStuffins

 Favorite desert?

Waffles with nutella and snow (aka powdered sugar)

 Favorite thing to do at home?

Play with my American Girls
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Favorite place to go?

American Girl Store

 Favorite book?

Rapunzel

 Favorite movie?

Tangled

 Best friend?

Jacob, Caleb, Lauren, Molly and Owen.

Favorite thing to do at school?

Learn until my brain is full

 What makes you super happy?

Getting a new american girl doll.

   What makes you sad?

When my mom goes to Boston

Your favorite thing about being SIX?

having FUN! Dance Parties with mom, and eating chocolate.

Haileys Tangled up in fun party!

Haileys 6th birthday celebration began the day before in her class. The class does a celebration once a month for each January kid. Ironically Hailey was the only January birthday! Which baffles me because I know at least 40 people with a January birthday.

We passed out cupcakes and sang to her

she got to take the first bite, and as soon as she did her 3rd tooth fell out! She has lost 3 teeth in about 10 days. I think shes saving up for a car.

  The next day was her party. We invited a lot of kids! The new rule at school is you cant just invite a few you have to invite the entire class...so with fear in my hands I did, but luckily only about 15 kids showed up haha.

 I made her invitation on photoshop and I really love it!

Hailey dressed like Rapunzel and insisted on carrying Pascal around in a frying pan the whole time. No one was hit over the head though! Promise!

 I made her headband with yarn, a bow we already had and glued them to a headband we already owned.

We played "All tangled up"

 We also played Catch Pascal in the frying pan, Pin the crown on Rapunzel, and had a pinata! I spent most my time wrangling children so I didnt get any photos of all the games :)

I managed to get a group picture of all of Haileys friends! I love the happiness bursting from this photo.

Then we set them loose for awhile while we waited for cake.

 Out comes the Birthday Cake!

 Then It was the anticipated Present time! I always crack up how all the kids get as close as they can to the one opening presents. I get really nervous when people watch me open gifts but Hailey LOVES the attention.

 Then we set the kids off to run all the sugar off in the backyard while they waited for their parents. At one point all we could hear was high pitched screaming and they had all crammed themselves in this tiny house! I apologize to my neighbors for that one.

  We had a lot of fun and I think the party went really well. We really did get tangled up in fun!!

  and my mom finally made it on my blog, she will be so happy.

 Stay tuned for the interview with a 6 year old!

Owens One in a Flash

Owens first birthday party was a huge success. It was definitely the best party I ever put on! I've never done all the decor myself, You usually would find me scanning the dollar store for just a couple streamers and a matching tablecloth! However I ended up spending less money than I wouldve on a boring character party!

This year I saw over on The Macs blog she had the cutest party for her son and I knew I had to throw one for Owen.

Here are some shots from the party and the decoration!

The table all ready for guests, the colors as you can see were Orange, light blue, and white.

We had orange Reeses Pieces, orange Juicy Juice, and orange Kool aid.

Those white things in the corner? White fudge dipped Oreos, those were to die for!!!

The polk a dot box is the time capsule, with the invitation I sent everyone an orange index card with a note asking them to give an 18 year old Owen some advice they wished they had!

We got such great responses I loved reading through them all.

I made Owens invite using photoshop and some good old GIF art for the film strip.

Another view of the table. We gave out disguises as party favors and had popcorn as munchies.

My lovely husband modeling the party favors

 This is the reason I knew we had to do this, perfect for a photo holic! 

I made the banner out of card stock and ribbon also. The numbers say 1-12 corresponding with a picture from that month of Owens life. The beautiful prints came from my printing company, thanks WHCC!

 I made 30 lips and mustaches for party fun, and even made a custom binky for our special guy.

Orange and white balloons, always have to have balloons!

I made the banner for Owens high chair out of some card stock, ribbon and a hot glue gun. Super easy and cost me about 4$

I also picked up a couple frames from ARC and spray painted them to match.

I made the lips and mustaches out of hard felt and a craft stick, making all 30 only cost me 4$ also!

The whole gang!

 I really loved the frames! great 2$ spend 

Urkel!

My lovely parents

We had a blast and I really had fun making the decorations!!

Happy ONE Owen!

Im sad your parties over too.