Category Archives: crafts

Jackson’s Wild One Party

I am just so happy with how this party turned out! When thinking about themes for Jackson’s big “1,” I was thinking about the day before he was born that Jacob and I went on a special errand to buy … Continue reading

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Wild One party: behind the scenes

Setting up the paper-covered wall. No walls were harmed in the making of this project! I used a LOT of blue painter’s tape. 

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Building a water table

Jacob had his last day of preschool on tiesday, so Wednesday was the first official day of summer. We have made a summer bucket list (pictures to come) and dove right in on day 1 with a summer activity. Josh … Continue reading

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Saturday morning, 6:30 am

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Tutus in Texas baby shower 

We needed to celebrate my dear Ashley’s baby girl while she was in town, so we had a very impromptu baby shower. It turned out great! Since Ashley is now a Texas resident, we thought baby girl should have a … Continue reading

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Crystal heart sun catcher 

I know today is February 15, but I never had a chance to share this fun and easy science experiment-style craft Jacob and I did. Dissolve 1/3 cup or more of borax in hot water in a wide-mouth Mason jar … Continue reading

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Jacob’s 4th Birthday Party: Under Construction

Jacob chose the theme for his fourth birthday party soon after his third. He LOVED having a party for his birthday, and after his third birthday train party, he was on cloud nine. He told everyone we met about it. … Continue reading

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Baby memento frames

Now that my office area lives in our master bedroom, I have hung some artwork over my desk to personalize the space.  i had made a shadow box frame of Jacob’s newborn mementos, so I made another for Jackson. I … Continue reading

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The nursery is almost done!

I’m not sure how much more will be finished by the time baby o2 is here, so i’ll show you now! We have a  few more pictures to hang, and I need a pillow form for a pillowcase I made, … Continue reading

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Sprinkle shower

Today was a “Sprinkle” for baby O2. Because I saved everything and we don’t need much, a shower wasn’t necessary, but it feels nice to celebrate this baby and how important and well loved he is. It was nice to … Continue reading

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