So, the paper crafter in me is out of control. While I planned for the retro tea party-themed baby shower I was hosting for my step-sis, Colby got a lot accomplished in the world of Play Station.
The invitations.
The favors.
Each packet filled assorted tea bags
Made the boxes too!
The game prizes
The decorations.
"A New Soul Brews" banner made with cricut
Decorations made with cricut
Pin-wheely things made with scoring board
The food.
The cupcakes.
Cupcake Celebrations by Beth made some AMAZING mini cupcakes to fit the retro theme...
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This must have been my favorite Christmas so far. We had so much fun having our house full of family for both, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We did our usual enchilada feast on Christmas Eve and brunch on Christmas morning. Everything was awesome, but the best part had to be playing ping pong in our garage. It was pure comedy! Even our parents and my grandparents were in on the action. Unfortunately, I was too in the moment to bother with pictures, but I guess what happened in the garage stays in the garage.
I did however get some footage of Reid discovering his scavenger hunt from Santa on Christmas morning.
The grand finale was finding this 1932 flamed roadster pedal car that was sent from Grandpa & Grammy J (Colby's dad & step-mom). How cool is that??? I can't wait to get the boys all greasered out for a seriously cool photo shoot with this puppy. For now though, they pedal it around and around our kitchen island, as you can see from the skid marks left on our wood floor!
Reid and his best-friend-buddy, Noah exchanged Christmas presents early. Noah picked out a tattoo gun for Reid that consisted of a battery-operated plastic contraption that vibrates a little marker in and out really fast when you turn it on. I did some work on Reid's chest and talked him into waiting until Daddy got home when he asked if he could give me one... (Beware of Colby dropping his pants!).
Since we were celebrating Ronin's 2nd birthday at Superfranks again I wanted to add a special touch to the party, so I released my inner paper crafter. I spent more hours than I'd like to admit glueing little Elmo eyes and noses for the banner, token boxes, and birthday boy ribbon. While I worked diligently every night during the weeks preceding the party, Colby could be found playing Assassin's Creed on the play station in the living room. After a good four-hour shift we would argue about who accomplished more.
I've got to give him credit for the cupcakes though!
And of course, what's a party without family and friends?
So, I know I've said that I was holding out on Ronin's first haircut until we had another baby on the way because I wasn't ready to transform him from baby to little boy, but the hippy hair was seriously getting out of hand!
Ronin was a champ. He was so still and cooperative despite the overstimulation of paparazzi, cartoons, clippers, etc.
I am a 30 year old wife of eight years to my best friend & sugar daddy, Colby, and a full-time mom to Reid (5), Olive (in Heaven), Ronin (3) & our latest creation, Dax. Honestly, I never envisioned myself as a natural at this house wife/mom thing, but once I settled into the role I began to experience a never before known fulfillment and sense of I-was-made-for-this as I do now. I'm currently working up to vacuuming in 5-inch heels and pearls.
Stay tuned here to follow our adventures in parenthood, homeschooling, motorcycling, lemon-racing, etc.
