Camp Addison

Sorry everyone. I have been so busy crafting for special little one's 1st birthday party that I have not had time to blog. I also celebrated my 40th birthday in January. These two months have been extremely busy. I am not complaining about being busy but I am ready for some relaxing time in the next weeks.

Since I am in the birthday mood, I thought I would tell you about Addison's birthday party we had at the farm in October. I can't believe I did not tell you sooner. Where does the time go?

Addison decdied last minute to have some friends go down to the cabin last minute and camp out over the weekend for his birthday. Well, the crafter in me wanted to make it a special event even though he did not give me any notice. So I create some camp inspired paper decorations for the occasion. I made 2 banners, popcorn boxes, labels for the water bottles, labels for the smores and trail mix bags, and cupcakes toppers.

Addison invited 6 boys and I needed to decide how to entertain them and keep them feed. If they were anything like Addison I knew they would need games and a lot of food.

We decided Saturday when everyone got there, we would set up tents, and then have them go geocaching. The night before JT and I placed little prizes in 6 ammunition boxes around the property.

We gave the boys each a piece of paper with the coordinates, a GPS and had them look for the boxes. This was great because it also gave us time cook dinner and set up the campfire. The boys didn't find all the boxes but I think they had fun looking for them. Well, until they had to find one in the field of briers. City kids are so weak. :)

After geocaching, we ate dinner and started a bonfire. We all roasted marshmallows and made smores. I will say one thing about The Hubby, he knows how to make a huge fire. It is the Eagle Scout in him.

After dinner and dessert we let the boys settle in for the night. Hubby and I had planned to wait until the boys fell asleep and light fireworks around. Addison and Mason came up to cabin right before we went down so they were able to join us in scaring the boys.

We snuck down to the tent. Lit the fireworks and the boys came out of the tent screaming. It was hilarious. Then we let them light some sparklers and we had a little light show.

The next morning the kids played while we cooked breakfast, we relaxed and then set up the firing range.

We let the boys shoot zombie targets to prepare them for a zombie apocalypse. :)

Everyone had a great time. Even Emmy Lou and Luna. Addison said it was the best birthday party he ever had. Not to bad for last minute planning.

I enjoyed making everything for Addison. I am already thinking of other themes I can make. I will share Vitoria's 1st birthday party soon. It was an animal and bunting theme.

Talk to you soon,

Birthday Party Successful

Chamell's 30th Birthday was so much fun.  Everyone enjoyed the crafts and the desserts.  We all had so much fun we ended up staying at her house for 6 hours.  Now that's a good party.  Chamell loved the pink and white theme.  And loved her cakes and cupcakes.  I had trouble baking Friday because I decided to bake from a new cookbook.  After 2 batches of carrot cake cupcakes rose and then fell, I  found out the publishers printed many mistakes in the cookbook.  So I went to bed and woke up at 9 AM to start all over.  Luckily, I have the best sous chef in the world (my husband, JT) to help me and we baked and iced 24 cupcakes, 12 mini cupcakes and 3 cakes.  I say 3 cakes because I had to bake a strawberry cake and chocolate cake to make the layers.  It took us about 5 hours and we were an hour late to the party but everything turned out great.  I have learned my lesson to not bake out of a new cookbook unless I am just experimenting, not if I have an event.  Here's are some pictures of the party:

As you can see the photo props were a big hit. The pinwheels were beautiful in her front yard and it was kind of windy so the spun all day.   Chamell also would not let anyone touch the little chocolate cake.  It was her own personal cake that she saved for later.  It was a headache doing everything but I had so much fun doing it.  I love how everything turned out.  The great thing is Chamell's sister has asked me to plan her baby shower and she is having twin boys.  I'm think a blue and brown theme or maybe orange and green.  I guess I'll just have to brainstorm.   

After the party, Daniel, Michael, JT, the boys, and I went to see Harry Potter.  It was the best Harry Potter movie I have ever seen.  We saw it in IMAX 3D and this was a problem since we were about 6 rows from the front.  Let's just say we were in the movie.  It didn't mind being so close because on opening weekend the theater is packed and the whole audience gets into the movie.  People were cheering and crying.  It was great!

Last night, I saw Midnight in Paris with Vieng and it was wonderful.   I know don't get me started about Paris.  This movie showed all the things I love about Paris and the story was great.  If you haven't seen it yet I suggest you do.  Woody Allen movies are so good.

Well, bye for now.  I will talk more about Paris tomorrow.  I'm thinking it's time for me to start baking macaroons and baguettes. 

Au revoir!!!

A Crafty Sunday

I spent all day making things for Chamell's Birthday party.  I usually wait until the last minute to do things but I was excited to start creating.  JT helped out a lot today (the greatest most patience husband ever).  We got most of the Pinwheels done and some of the Photobooth props done.  I'm so happy how everything is turning out.

I have even put some Pinwheels on my Etsy site to sell because they turned out so good.  :)  

I still have a lot to finish and still haven't decided what to do about streamers or paper flowers.  And what kind of cupcake toppers am I going to make?  I guess I have time to decide.  

Well, I'm going to think about this while a fall asleep tonight.  I'm so happy tomorrow is the first morning this summer that I don't have to wake up early to take Addison to diving or swimming.  Oh and no one is sick, this is going to be a great week!!

Talk to you soon.