London's 2nd Birthday Party

This year I decided to do a dreamcatcher / feather theme for London's birthday party. I came up with the invitation and color scheme, and then started planning around it. In true "Heather" form, I made sure the important things were taken care of first: invitations, dessert & decorations. Luckily I know a great baker who makes me dreams come to life! ;)

I made a few decorations with sticks, pinecones, feathers and yarn. I found an idea for dipped pinecones on Pinterest, so I had Brandon bring home some paint from work. It was pretty easy, and I think it came out really great!

We kept the party small this time to minimize stress, and Brandon and I both commented afterwards that it was the most enjoyable party we've thrown. The weather was great, so we set up a pool in the front yard for the kids. Brandon grilled burgers (complete with roasted chiles, bacon and muenster cheese), I made my Israeli couscous, and the grandmas pitched in with potato salad and fruit. My sister, of course, handled the cake, feather cookies and oreo balls.

All in all, it was a great party. The kids (and grown-ups) had fun, and the birthday girl was happy. Can't ask for much more than that!

2 years old

Needless to say, I've done a really poor job keeping this blog updated! Who knew that working full-time, running a side business and being a mom & wife would mean no spare time?!

Our little girl just turned 2. I can't believe it... the time has flown by! London is an independent, strong-willed girl. She knows what she wants (or doesn't want!) and is not afraid to let you know. While this can make for some challenging times, we know it's a great quality that will take her far in life. She's talking up a storm and speaking in sentences (things like "What doing, mama?", "Hudson is sleeping?" and "Daddy rock you!") She has an affinity for her daddy and prefers that he puts her to bed. :)

She continues to eat a variety of foods, though she is starting to voice her preferences- "I don't like it." Like her brother, she loves all kinds of fruit and cheese, but unlike Hudson, she actually likes meat other than hot dogs and chicken nuggets!

Happy Birthday London Lorraine! We love you so much and are so blessed by you (even when you are barking orders at us).