Lego Birthday!

I realize that is has been a really long time since I last posted.

I have been so consumed with all the little things,

so blogging has suffered. sorry!

I has been a month already and my little boy has turned 6!!

He really wanted a Lego themed party.

My mom is the crafty one.

She made this banner that we hung in our dining room:

Lego crown for the birthday boy:

{can you tell he loves wearing it?}

I made some chocolate legos out of a mold

I got from Bake it Pretty.

My mom used some duple blocks to make a

utensil holder.

My husband made some lego man templates for me

and I made the boys some t-shirts

with the transfer printer paper:

Lego cake...credit goes to my mom again!

{I just can't do cakes}

{cake stand made with Lego duple blocks}

I also used mason jars filled with small lego bricks

at the kids party. I used them as balloon weights, forgot to take

a picture.

My 6 year old boy:

Getting a Jump Start on the Holidays!

I know some of you may think its a tad too early to be thinking about the holidays, or maybe I am just plain crazy...but I think its better to be ahead of the game than fall hopelessly behind.

I love the holiday season and I love having more time to spend enjoying it rather than worrying if my cards are done, the gifts are bought and the menu is planned.

I love sending photo cards for the holidays and I love receiving them as well.

I am a loyal customer to Shutterfly.com. I have used them for my holiday cards, birthday notes and several photo books. I have never been disappointed and I love the wonderful selection they offer.

This year I was thrilled to see the new selections for holiday cards.

I think my favorite is the Merry Bright ZigZag.

I love the pop of colors and the youthfulness it lends. It truly represents our crazy, fun family!

It is also a pretty neutral holiday greeting which fits our family well. Not too holiday-ish.

I like that it is simple and to the point without being flashy.

I also love the “What Fun” card.

I am just loving the rainbow color over the black and white photo.

Now, I may decide to go a little more “formal” and I do think the “Tree all Aglow” is so pretty with a black and white photo.

{can you guess we will probably be using a black and white photo?}

I usually do one of just the boys, but I love the way this family photo looks.

Really, there are so many beautiful and fun cards to choose from. I am certain you can find one that suits your family’s personality.

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Well, Hello October!!

My how time has flown!

I can't believe we are almost halfway through

October, which happens to be my favorite month!!

So, I thought I would share some things I am loving right now.

Popped into the mall quickly last night and was thrilled to find

these on sale:

We are big fans of Pottery Barn Kids.

I have several sets of their utensils and they last forever.

These were their Halloween collection, which happens to match

my everyday decor.

So at $3.99 they were coming home with me.

Wish they made an adult version!

Next stop Anthropologie!

My bangs have grown out and this unseasonably humid

weather is not helping my hair!

I splurged on these:

Although, not exactly all the same colors though.

Then I stocked up on these because they were on sale and

I happen to LOVE them:

They are yummy smelling and tasting.

JCrew had an extra 30% off sale items...

This "September Sweater" came home with me.

Not sure how I feel about it.

{think a diet is in order now!}

I shall make it work.

I did spot this baby:

and this one...

Both now added to my "wish" list.

If you are a mascara freak like me,

you must try out this mascara by

Hard Candy:

"Curl up and Dye"

It is awesome. I love it. You can get it at Walmart.

It just ROCKS!

Oh, since I am sharing loves...

I am totally crushing on these Fryes:

I love all my frye boots and I have one pair of loafers.

I am praying these go on sale and are really comfy.

So, that is my little list.

Hope you all enjoy a fabulous fall weekend!!

xo

Scarf Swap!!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

I am linking up with Meredith over at The Tichenor Family .

She hosted her 3rd Annual Scarf Swap and I am so happy I signed up!!

I was paired up with the sweet and lovely Courtney of

Courtney's Organized Chaos .

If you haven't check her blog out yet you really should.

I think she is just about the sweetest person.

I love reading her blog.

I totally goofed on taking a photo of what I sent Courtney, so I am

going to "borrow" her photo. {thanks Courtney}

I was so unsure about what to buy.

She and I have very similar tastes. We are very "basic" in our color

palettes, but she mentioned she liked a "pop" of color.

I saw this and thought it would be perfect for her:

{after seeing her post today and how good it looks on her,

I think I may have to go get one for myself}

And she was dead on perfect in her choice for me!!

So perfect and neutral.

I have worn it TWICE already!!!

I love it!

I love the pattern, it is perfect!

Thank you so much Courtney!!

And thank you too Meredith for hosting such an awesome swap,

I can't wait until next year!!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!

School Days

We officially entered Kindergarten!

So far we love it!

Here are a few first day photos...

{Please excuse the quality...it was dark and yucky that day}

{you know I had to coordinate their outfits}

{they love being silly for the camera...you know I wanted a nice shot!}

{Coop's face cracks me up...this is his serious/mad face}

{Poor Coopie...he was asking, "Where's Case?"...all day!!

He was getting it confused with where daddy goes and was telling us

"Case at work"!

Now he knows he's at school.

We love his teacher, she is so sweet and kind.

Adjusting to all day school has not been easy, but he is a pro now.

He is lucky to have his older cousin at school...which has been a complete Godsend!!

{Thanks Han!!}

So fingers crossed for a super year!

Prayers

Prayers today for the loved ones senselessly lost.

Prayers for those heroes who gave us hope and restored faith in the common man.

Prayers that we can continue to grow this great nation and rise above.

We will never forget.

Fun Finds

Days away from school starting ( cringe) and feeling like I need a little
"pick me up" we stopped into Home Goods and I was thrilled to see they had some
Lilly items. Mostly stationery, but they had these:

I had to pick one up, since they were only $4.99 and the bag is really big.
I recently purchased one from a school fundraiser and paid twice that.
They also had lots of these: 

A these for the little ones:

Super prices, just wish I had a little girl to give them too!!

My sister Kiki is expecting a boy after New Years!!! Any baby boy suggestions are welcomed!!

So we are busy getting our last minute things for school next week.
Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday weekend!!

xo