eight and ten (picture heavy)

This February Abby turned 8 

Her request was a Frozen themed party

(seems to be the party trend this birthday season)

the birthday girl at school

Her birthday happened to fall on the school's annual "Artist Fair"

a cake decorator came to the class and personalized a cake. just for her.

party day!! 

tissue paper garland is the best. cheap. easy. cute.

the party was complete with a runway show

seriously! CAN'T BELIEVE that our baby is 8!

and then... our first born turned 10!

it was Sammy's turn for the "family" party

so it was early morning presents

followed by dinner and presents at Karl Strauss (his choice)

can you spot the PHOTO BOMB

me and my boy 

(don't know what happened to the picture... looks like i have something on my lip)

Now I seriously can't believe this boy is TEN! a WHOLE DECADE! ugh! can I please oh please freeze time!?

So I turned 30... like 2 months ago

Almost TWO months ago I turned the big 3-0.

And husband who always goes above and beyond what I expect, surprised me with a limo ride to San Diego with my best friends to shop and eat and drink.

I had a BLAST with the ones I love the most.

I feel so blessed to have learned so much from my 20s and can't wait too see what my 30s have in store for me!!

eight is great

our little man turned eight while i was taking a hiatus from blogging.

little man scored big time!!

from basketballs to basket hoops

from itunes gift cards to cash

what 8 year wouldn't want to be showered with these things on his birthday?

and to be an eight year old who is truly 100% appreciative of what he has... he is a special one i tell ya

he still has that heart of gold

he still has that "i love to cuddle with mommy" moments

he knows that he has a blessed little life

all the love for my sammy bear makes my heart swell with joy that people see what i see in him. a special, cool, friendly, smart little man.

we love you!

there once was a girl who turned 6

and wanted an american girl tea party, with all of her friends

so what did her mommy do?

she threw her one

how can you say no to this beautiful girl?

passing out the wands for all her friends to paint

with this many girls in one room, there was shrieking, laughing, and more shrieking ;)

a couple of guests, including the only boy at the party

tea time with a story

the food buffet

close up

cake and mini cupcakes

chocolate covered strawberries & strawberry "oreos" {go make 'em they are to die for!}

favor table

gift bags: crocheted bows, stickers, and candy

banner

the birthday girl's tea cup

activity basket: paint, brushes and book

the tea room {our living room}

such a fun party

had so much fun planning and crafting

had even more fun seeing my little girl enjoy her tea party

i can't believe my baby is 6!

SIX!!!!

every day she inspires me more and more to be a better mommy

i love the way she walks into a room and lights it up

she can make any one smile and laugh

with her strong will & heart of gold i know she will go so many places in her life

i am honored to be her mommy and watch her grow and grow!

and her daddy and brother simply adore her as well

daddy's little girl and brother's little buddy

we love you abbigail lucille!