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It is that time again!

Ellie's birthday party!

Last year I blogged about her Muppet Party here.

 

 

This years theme was Veggie Tales.

I was in charge of the cupcakes.

I also decided to make a cake!

 

 

 

I was happy with how Bob and the peas turned out!

 

 

Jesie had Ellies pictures in a little album along with some "veggie candy"

 

 

The table also was super cute!  Filled with bright fruits and veggies!

 

 

My mother in law found this cute tiny 3 candle at Party City.

 

 

Presents are a lot more fun when you are three!

 

 

My mother in law made this super cute and creative centerpiece!

To make this she used a clear round vase and then tied asparagus around it with a ribbon. 

Then she used chives and slid them through long skewers

She cut peppers and other vegetables to make the bouquet!

 

I loved it!

 

 

Happy third Birthday Ellie!

We love you so much!

 

-auntie em

 



pretty perfect present

I admit it

I have a problem

My problem is....

PRESENTS!

 

I love absolutely buying people presents.

And not only buying but wrapping!

 

I found this cute wrapping paper at Homegoods and I couldn't wait to use it.

I also buy a bunch of ribbon whenever it is on sale at Michaels.

 

My neice turned three today and Sunday is her birthday party.

I went a little overboard with the present wrapping since...

she is turning three!!!

 

 

Oh well.  It is pretty!

 

-e

What to do with a free vase.

My boss has the BEST vase collection.

When she was downsizing I filled my car with too many of her vases.

She had this really cool dark vase, at first I wasn't sure what to do with it.

 

Then, I figured it out!

 

Since I haven't been able to plant anything because our yard is currently under construction (regrading) I have been longing to go to Home Depot and buy a plant!

 

I went and grabbed some succulents to plant in the vase!

I have seen a lot of people keep them inside but I didn't know how easy it would be.

 

I don't really like reading directions for projects because I never get the project perfectly like the blogger did!  So instead I just make it up as I go!

 

If this plant is still alive in a week, I will be so happy!

All you people with a green thumb...be ready to shake your head in disappointment!

 

 

I bought three containers of Hen and Chicks. 

That was the only succulent they had!!

TOTAL disappointment!

Got some good dirt!

 

 

I pretty much just shoved it in and then the little sprouts that fell of I just filled in the empty spots.

 

The guy at Home Depot ripped off a flower and said I could just shove it into the dirt and it would spread....so we will see if he is right.

 

 

I sprinkled some water over them because they had some dirt on them and it looked so pretty!

 

 

I am pleased with how it turned out.

I am especially pleased with the price...$9!!!!

That is cheaper than the bouquet of flowers I bought on sale at Safeway!!!

And it will last WAY longer...as long as I did it right.

 

 

What do you think my green thumb friends?

Will it live?

 

-e



[G] Newborn

There is something about a baby girl...

especially little Gracelynn

I love ruffles, flowers, PINK!

and the cute little dresses too!

How perfect is her smile!

even though her dad is a Steelers fan...

I know deep down in her little heart she loves the Seahawks!

Welcome to parenthood S&M!

Thank you for letting me spend some time with your sweet girl!