Belmont Farms Christmas Party

Maybe I should make that the "First" Belmont Farms Christmas Party.  Somehow I got roped into organizing a neighborhood Christmas party for about........150 plus families.  It was quite the task but it turned to be quite the party.  I had some wonderful ladies that helped me pull it all together.

 Yay for Christmas pictures by our Christmas tree!

 I have no idea where this look came from.  Personally I blame Aunt Jenna.

All ready to go!

We rented a room at our local park/ community center for the party.  Our neighborhood does not have a clubhouse yet and we needed a pretty big room. We also planned a visit from Mrs. and Mr. Clause.  In return the kids brought unwrapped toys and kids in need and Mr. and Mrs. C would make sure they got the children in time.

 

Oh, I forgot to mention that Santa and his other half would be arriving on a fire truck.  The kids couldn't wait to go outside and wait for their arrival.

 Some of our neighborhood friends!

 We had a couple of tables for the kids to do do crafts on.

These two super chicks helped put this fabulous party together.

Quick weekend trip

Our good friends and special ex-neighboors invited us to their son's wedding in Ft. Worth.  We couldn't pass up an opportunity to see Cathy and Dave.  The kids were super excited to see them.  We headed out right after school on Friday and made it to the Metrolpex around 8:30 that night.  It was a quick short weekend there but we had a great time and it was so nice to visit our friends.  And my kids love an chance to get dressed up.

 Em and Savannah.........such pretty girls!

 It's nice to get dressed up every once and a while!

 Wonder where she gets this "hand on the hip" pose?

 They were so happy to see their Cathy!

 And Cathy was SO HAPPY to see all of her kiddos!

All of the kids were so well behaved, I was proud of all four of them!  Thanks Cathy for including us.

Emerson's Bake Shoppe

It's getting more and more difficult to come up with creative birthday party ideas for Em.  This year we decided on "cake decorating" themed party, complete with hats and aprons.  In theory it seemed simple and super cute.  Just a few girls, some plain cakes to decorate and maybe some personalized chefs hats.  Anyone that knows me or has been reading this blog long enough knows that "simple" and "birthday party" are three words I never use in the same sentence.  I started prepping for this celebration months ago.  I bought hats when they went on sale at Hobby Lobby, same with the aprons, then I made each girl a cake plate to decorate their cake on because each little baker had to have a cake pedastool.  I personalized each hat with the girl's name on them. Then I needed cake boxes for each girl too.   And the list went on....and on.

 

The fruits of my labor........

 

 

The cake plates came out cute......not bad for a $1 glass candlestick holder from Dollar Tree spray painted white and glued to a $1 plate.

Then there were the hats, ready to be adorned with floweres made out of cupcake liners.

The girls enjoyed the flower making process and proudly displayed them on their little hats.

Ready to get started........

 

 

So much FUN.  The mommies had just as much fun as the little cake decorators!

 

 

My heart!

 

 

Could she be any cuter in this little hat?!?

 

You know me.......I took lots of pictures. 

 

To be continued!

Big Week for Em

This was a huge week for Emmy.  Not only was she busy with her little girlfriends but my little punkin learned to swim.  She ended last week wearing floaties and she ended this week jumping straight into the pool wearing nothing but a pair of goggles.  She is swimming under water, jumping in and she can even tread water.  I couldn't be more proud!!!

Her friend Maryella came over to play after swim team one morning.  We met Maryella and her family this summer at the pool and they have become pretty good friends.

As if my little social butterfly couldn't have any more fun, she had her first sleepover with Savannah this week too.

 What does an almost 5 year old take to a sleepover?  Well one American  Girl doll, one princess Merida doll, one Lovee Bunny, and one camo sleeping bag.....oh and some clothes too.

They had a blast!!!  They ate popcorn and watched a movie and slept together.  Em never cried and really didn't want to come home the next morning.

Fabulous week for Emmy Grace!!!

July 4th 2012

We woke up at 6 am on the 4th of July.  We were heading to the parade in downtown Edmond and if you want a good spot you gotta get there early.  So the all of the men packed up the lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers and took off in search of the perfect parade watching spot.  I finished making
"pigs in a blanket,"  and loading up cups with juice.  We called the guys when were on our way to find out where they set up.

 Mom found two little firecrackers to walk her speed all the way from the car to our spot.  Check out the girls visors, Mom made them the night before.  They turned out so cute!

 We had about an hour to kill till the parade started, so we all snacked on muffins and piggies in a blanket,

 Our whole crew!

 The girls loved watching and waving to everyone that went by.

The parade was over.  It was time to go home, rest a little then get dinner ready.  We had the Henson's over for BBQ sandwiches, creamed corn, cole slaw, cold beer and a pitcher of sangria.   After dinner we piled in the truck to go see fireworks at the UCO campus. 

 Fireworks didn't start till 10.  Dad played football with the kids to help pass the time.

Time for the show.  It was a beautiful display!!!  We didn't get home till midnight.  It was a LONG day filled with lots of fun memories.  So glad mom and dad could spend it with us!