by Jennifer | Mar 5, 2020 | Around Texas, Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
When my daughter asked for a sloth themed 10th birthday party, I knew that the Austin Aquarium would be a great location. Of course seeing a real sloth would be icing on the cake, right?!! Little did we know that the aquarium would be so much more than just a fun...
by Jennifer | Feb 20, 2019 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
My daughter, Payton, is our dog lover. Her interest in studying dog breeds came from reading the The Puppy Place Series by Ellen Miles. For her 9th birthday party, she wanted a puppy adoption themed party. I’m excited to share the details of this fun...
by Jennifer | Sep 21, 2018 | Instagram, Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
These sweet girls have brought so much joy to our family during a tough year. It seems like it was just the other day that I was in Houston meeting my twin nieces for the first time. Now, they are walking and exploring (usually in different directions!) As the very...
by Jennifer | Sep 7, 2018 | Instagram, Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
Taylor’s 10th birthday party was a celebration of her love for all things Nancy Drew. We have read all of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Series as well as most of the older Nancy Drew books. I’m excited to share the details of...
by Jennifer | Sep 1, 2018 | Instagram, Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
This 8 year old loves the Disney movie, Coco. We first saw the movie at the drive in theater (such a fun way to watch a movie). After downloading it, she continued to watch it a gazillion times, memorizing the songs. A Coco themed birthday party seemed fitting this...
by Jennifer | Jul 22, 2018 | Baby Shower, Instagram, Parties By Theme
As the excited aunt to twin girls, I was ready to start spoiling these baby girls before they were born. With the help of family and friends, we hosted a very pink baby shower. I’m excited to show you the details of this celebration! THE DECORATIONS: Diaper...
by Jennifer | Mar 15, 2017 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
This year Payton wanted a Trolls party for her seventh birthday. She is crazy about the new Trolls movie and the main character, Poppy, is her to a T. She is a no-personal-space, hugging, happy kid! Combining her love for everything artistic and messy, a painting...
by Jennifer | Oct 25, 2016 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
My sporty girl recently turned 9 years old. We celebrated with an all-sports birthday party. The colors were inspired by one of her favorite shows, Liv and Maddie. We rented knockerballs – the inflatable balls that you get in! The kids played soccer and did...
by Jennifer | Sep 15, 2016 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
A couple years ago, my daughter and I started reading Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew together at bedtime. Forty books later, we have finished the series. We were so bummed to reach the end that we stretched out the last book over as many nights as we could. To...
by Jennifer | May 17, 2016 | Adult Birthdays, Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
I had a great time planning this surprise 60th birthday party for my mom. The pink and gold colors mixed with the mason jars and floral arrangements turned out perfectly with the “Having a Ball Since 1956” theme. With some help from my aunt, we had some...
by Jennifer | Mar 12, 2016 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
With a winter birthday, swim parties are usually out of the question. This year, we found a great indoor pool in Gatesville, TX that allowed us to host a swim party in February. A few years ago it snowed on her birthday so we thought a Polar Bear & Penguin...
by Jennifer | Feb 7, 2016 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
For Taylor’s 8th birthday, we needed a theme to entertain a group of busy 2nd graders. We decided to host a color run! We setup an obstacle course in the backyard with a beam to cross, ropes to crawl under, and hoops to run through. At each station, an adult...
by Jennifer | Jan 22, 2016 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
Well, this one is a little overdue but I’m finally getting caught up with my photos and excited to share the details of Taylor’s rockstar party. We had lots of fun with this theme and her birthday photo shoot. We had her party at the local gymnastics...
by Jennifer | Sep 27, 2015 | Bridal Shower, Parties By Theme, Weddings
This summer our friends, Jen and Braden, got married in Las Vegas. Before their destination wedding, we hosted a casino themed couples shower to celebrate. The guys have always enjoyed getting together for poker and dice games. And since the wedding would take...
by Jennifer | Jun 5, 2015 | Baby Shower, Parties By Theme
The Invitation The teapot shaped invitation included a dangling tea bag tag that says “A Baby Girl is Brewing”. Invitations coming soon to my shop. The Details Diaper Cake Centerpieces Each of the round tables was decorated with a diaper cake centerpiece...
by Jennifer | Feb 28, 2015 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
We lucked out with some great Texas weather in February for a pony themed birthday party for our 5 year old. Really, where did the time go. I can’t believe our youngest just turned five! We had a fun celebration with pony rides, trail mix, and cupcakes. ...
by Jennifer | Mar 29, 2014 | Bridal Shower, Parties By Theme
Ashlyn, the bride-to-be, babysat for us after Taylor was born. We have grown close to her whole family ever since. I was excited to help throw this bridal shower for her…. The Invitation (available here)
by Jennifer | Mar 9, 2014 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
Our little animal lover turned 4 in February. We celebrated with a woodland/forest theme at the park. The Invitation (available in my shop) Food Table The Cake Snacks Acorns (Hershey’s Kiss, Mini Vanilla Wafer, and Chocolate Chip) Favors (mini wooden...
by Jennifer | Nov 9, 2013 | Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
Our little six year old requested a mermaid themed birthday party this year. Here’s a look at the details of her special under the sea party: Pin the Tail on the Mermaid – Printable Download available here Sand Art Activity: This was a huge hit. The kids...
by Jennifer | May 31, 2013 | Adult Birthdays, Parties By Theme
This year my husband turned the big 4-0. To celebrate, I planned a surprise guy’s weekend with is best buds. Here’s a look at the fun I had with the Jack Daniel’s logo. The Cake Party Bags with treats for the weekend: Jack & Coke, Trail Mix,...
by Jennifer | Feb 22, 2013 | Featured, Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
Our little cutie loves elephants so her third birthday party was all about ELEPHANTS! The Invitation NEW – Purchase this invitation here! The Party The Birthday Girl Memory Photo One of my new traditions is to take a photo of the girls on their birthday and...
by Jennifer | Oct 25, 2012 | Featured, Kid Birthday Parties, Parties By Theme
Taylor’s 5th birthday party theme was inspired by a book we read aloud together. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” was a great read and kept her very engaged and excited each night as we read a chapter. After finishing the book, we watched the...
by Jennifer | Aug 27, 2012 | Parties By Theme, Pinterest Inspired
This summer I hosted a Pinterest Party. It was a girls’ night in and a last hurrah before football season started up. We all had tons of recipes that we had pinned… and what better way to try them out than on each other. Everyone brought a Pinterest...
by Jennifer | Mar 3, 2012 | Featured, Gift Ideas, Parties By Theme, Pinterest Inspired
When I saw this idea on Pinterest (here’s the inspiration), I knew this would be a special way to celebrate dad’s 60th birthday. Living in 4 states over the last 30 years, we have made lots of wonderful friends. Mom sent emails and letters to everyone...
