More shower fun!

With Carolyn Jo's arrival just 44 days away (if she's on time that is and yes we have a countdown), we've been busy preparing! Our friends and family have been a tremendous help and showered us with tons of amazing gifts. We had a baby shower recently in Lawrenceburg. We don't get to get back to middle TN as much as we like so it was especially great to see everyone! Thanks to the amazing hostesses and everyone that attended.

 

We are definitely stocked up on diapers for a little while, if only we could find a place to store them (so not complaining)!

You've heard of diaper cakes, now there are washcloth flowers, lollipops and onesie cupcakes :)

Handmade gifts are the best! Ann is so talented and made the most precious little rocking horse dress for Carolyn Jo!

Love sweet Caroline! So many fabulous little girls at the showers... much to look forward to!

My mommas

Sister and one of the fabulous hostesses! She's so crafty, one more reason I love her!

We also had a Knoxville Safari shower. So much fun! And let's just say I can't think of another thing that this baby girl needs! 

Lion cake that I forgot to take a picture of before we started chowing down on his mane!

More diapers

Literally everything was safari themed!

Does it get any cuter? Olivia Kate cheesin'

With my sisters and amazing hostesses! I have a thing or two to learn from them!

Hostess with the mostess and chef extraordinaire! 

Now that we're all set with necessities, clothes, toys, diapers and more clothes, bring on baby Carolyn Jo! 

Knoxy Bear's Birthday!

Tomorrow is my sweet baby Knox's second birthday! Since tomorrow is a Monday we celebrated today, or all weekend rather!

 Seth thinks this piece of cake was a bit too big!

 Knox didn't seem to think so...

 Must have been good. He cleaned the plate!

It's safe to say that Knox had a pretty great birthday already! Looking forward to many more to come!

Bridal Shower Decorations

I am at a point in life that is just so fun! So many of my friends have/are getting married. Berkley is one of my best friends and tying the knot oh so soon. For her bachelorette party I DIYed some decorations that I think are perfect for many showers!

The first is a simple banner sign. I used some supplies I had on hand and a few things I picked up at the dollar store - twine, clothespins, and colored cardstock. First I cut the standard blue sheet in half. From those I determined the size I wanted the letters to be, leaving some room at the top for the clothespins. I traced, cut, and taped the letters to the half sheets of cardstock. Once we arrived, I hung the twine and attached the letters with the clothespins. How cute would this be for a baby shower?

 

Another party project is the tissue paper pom poms. So simple! I cannot take credit for these, thank you Martha Stewart! It is so easy and cheap (Dollar Tree is the best). You can find instructions here!

 

These can work for just about any theme!

Hope these give you a little inspiration for any party planning you may be doing!