Nautical Table

Our church has an annual Ladies Tea, "Across the Table" every September.  Here is a glimpse of the Nautical Themed table I did with my sister-in-law, Nina.  Stuff like this is so much fun and so easy, because we just did one table!

 

 

 

"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil"

Hebrews 6:19

 

 

 

 

 

CREATION QUEST VBS- THE AMAZING BODY MUSEUM

This being my first summer as a SAHM, I was so excited to volunteer at my church's Vacation Bible School.  I was even more excited to learn the theme, "Creation Quest".  Kids would spend an exciting week of Bible stories, arts and crafts, music, games, and interactive discovery museums.  There would be a Noah's Ark Museum, a Planetarium, A Body Museum and....DINOSAURS!!!!   I immediately signed up to volunteer and was thrilled (and flattered) when I was asked to design a museum.  After briefly brainstorm, I knew I wanted to do The Amazing Body Museum.   I was so blessed with an amazing crew to help my visions become a reality.  God put the most perfect people into place!!! 

 

 

Here is a look at our AMAZING BODY MUSEUM

 

 

 

Children walked in and had the chance to use their five senses in different interactive stations

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

The talented men in our maintenance department made four life size Operation Games. The talented Ms. Alexis painted them for me.

 

Can I brag on Alexis one more time?  Denny had this vision and Alexis ran with it and made it so much more amazing than I could have ever imagined.  This is our pastor, Dr. Brunson.  You can lift his jacket and see the many layers of his insides!

 

 

 

 

 

Super Sawyer's Nursery!

I wanted a vintage superhero feel for Sawyer's Nursery.   Something he wouldn't grow out of too soon.  What little boy doesn't love superheroes?  I don't always consider myself extremely artistic, but I like to paint for fun, it's like therapy!  Here are a few shots of his nursery (with my iPhone no less, sorry for the poor quality!)  I keep telling myself to get somemore, but I haven't done that yet! 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Star Wars Birthday Party

For my son's 9th birthday party he wanted a Star Wars themed sleepover. I have a week old baby and am still adjusting to his sleeping/eating schedule, so I felt like this party was a little thrown together. Still I was happy with the results, and most importantly my son was EXTREMELY satisfied. My husband even got into the planning with me once I told him some of my ideas...he is still a kid at heart!

 

 

 

 

 
All of the children received a lightsaver made out of a pool noodle.  Logan loved this favor because he helped make them. 
 
 

 {SOME OF THE TREATS FOR THE PARTY}

 
 

 

 

 

Sugar and Spice Baby Shower

I was thrilled for my sister-in-law when I found out she was pregnant.  She and her husband had been trying to start a family for a few years and when they told me they were expecting (on my birthday no less, what a great present!!!), I couldn't wait to plan her shower! 

I knew I wanted a candy buffet.  Seriously - they are so fun and yummy too!

I made tiered dessert trays for each table.  They were super easy!  Just cardboard cake plates with cardstock on top and ribbon around the edges.  I used cans of veggies wrapped in cardstock to go in between each layer. 

Loved my banners too!

Gender Reveal

Preparing for our 2nd child, I KNEW I wanted to have a gender reveal party.  It seemed to sneak up on me though, so I didn't get to do as much as I wanted.  Then the night of the reveal, I was so excited to tell everyone, I didn't get a ton of pictures.  It was still a blast though.

Logan had fun coloring in the "HE" and "SHE" in HERSHEYS.  He didn't stay in the lines, but I had to give up control and just let him roll with it!

Guests had to take a stand and decide BEFORE we cut the cake what they thought we were having. 

IT'S A BOY!!!! 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Party

Adorable 1st birthday party for my even more adorable nephew!

Cupcake cake made by my talented sister Christine 

Couldn't resist to post a picture of the adorable birthday boy.