THE Party! {in pictures}

This post is LONG overdue, but here is a glimpse into our favorite day of the year. 

The invite my awesome friend Nichole designed for us. 

Paint brush rice crispy treats.

Paint palette cookie cake.

Paint brush topped cupcakes

Jaxon busy helping set up

Notebook/Crayon favors for the kids

Quick simple aprons I made for all the kids

Our balloon wreath comes out for every Birthday

I love how these turned out

Jaxon with Aunt Hey Hey and Uncle Cammy

Little artists in action

All the kids LOVED the food and carts from Cam and Hads

McQueen! Another hit from Auntie Whitney

Minnie Hat! She's obsessed. Still. Again, thanks Auntie Whitney

Another favorite from his bestie. 

McQueen! Thanks Auntie Meagan!

Minnie! Thanks Auntie Meagan. {Can you tell what they are into?}

Meagan and Whitney getting their craft on

The three birthday kids. {And they also happen to be my 3 most favorite people!}

Me and my ladies

Best buds. 

It was such a fun day! Thank you to all who came and made this day possible!

C.R.A.F.T. Package Pals

Are you as obsessed with C.R.A.F.T. {Creating Really Awesome Free Things} as I am? Seriously, an amazing blog and I check it out daily. Well I had the pleasure of participating in the October Package Pals. Jamie hosts a Package Pals 4 times a year and it was seriously fantastic. I was paired up with Heather over at Crafting and Cooking.

When the package arrived I was ecstatic.

A big bag of rubber bands

A bundle of cute yellow and gray fabrics

Crayons for each of the kids {which they loved!}

Adorable Christmas coasters

Alphabet stickers

A cute Yellow Safety Pin scarf {which I wore he very next day to the Pumpkin Patch}

And washers and ribbon to create an awesome necklace. I ended up spray painting the washers gold and using black ribbon for the necklace. I love how it turned out!

Thanks again Heather!

Here's what I sent to Heather:

I made her an apron for her crafting and her cooking adventures. {Tutorial coming soon}

Three of my favorite notebooks that I found out about at my Favorite Things Party. 

Washi Tape. Oh the possibilities.

{3 dozen} Holiday gift tags that I cut out on my silhouette.  

And an event stamp. You can change the date and tagline. It's awesome. 

I love getting packages in the mail. And when they are filled with crafting goodies I love them even more. Thanks Jamie for putting this all together!

Have you ever done a package exchange?

Have you entered my giveaway? You have until Sunday to do so. 

My FAVORITE day of the year...

is TODAY! It's my husbands, my sons and my daughters birthday. Seriously, all 3 of my loves were born today. How I love 11-19!

We had a BIG birthday bash on Saturday and had a family celebration today. It has been an amazing few days. 

I'll be doing a post later, with more in depth photos and details of the festivities but here's a little glimpse into the fun:

Jaxon, 

I can't believe you are 3! You are such a joy. I love your sense of humor and your personality makes me laugh and smile and makes me so proud each and every day. You are so smart and remember everything. I love watching you learn and grow. You amaze me. You are so friendly and happy. You want to do everything by yourself and it still amazes me at all the things you figure out and teach yourself. You are an amazing older brother and take such good care of your baby sissy. You love arts and always want to do crafts with me. It melts my heart. You are such a good host and always make sure that our guests are always taken care of. You always make sure everyone has a 'snack' and a drink and you love to plan a party. {I have taught you well!} You know EVERY super hero and remember every story. You love games and love learning. {All your fathers doing!} Thank you for turning me into a mother. You truly changed my life and I thank the lord daily for bringing you into my life. 

Chloe, 

You are 2! How time flys. You bring such a sweetness into our home. I could cuddle you all day, every day. I love your sweet and gentle countenance. You radiant love. You are such a talker and you are constantly learning. You want to do everything your brother does and you do! It amazes me how fast you are learning and comprehending. Your personality keeps me on my toes and constantly laughing. You are all diva. You love clothes, make-up, painting your nails and anything girly. I LOVE that you always have to have a bow in your hair at all times. Even while sleeping. You cry from your crib if it even falls out of your hair in the middle of the night. It's pretty adorable. You always have to have your purse when we go out and your love for Minnie Mouse is the cutest. Every skirt you put on, every shirt, every pair of shoes is all 'like Minnie Mouse'. And each and every one of your bows is a 'Minnie Mouse Bow'. I love the way you love your brother. You are best friends and I hope that never changes. Although a bit premature, your love for Justin Bieber is awesome. I am so blessed to have you as my daughter. I love you babydoll.

Scott,
The OG of the 11-19. You are my best friend. I love you more than words. Thank you for putting up with me. For ALWAYS being on my side and for having my back. You work so hard to provide for us and for that I am ever grateful. You are so easy going and I love having you as my husband. Thank you for turning me into a wife, a mother and a better friend. You keep me balanced and always being out the best in me. You are the best father to Jaxon and Chloe. Thank you for sharing your birthday with both of them. {They are for sure the BEST 2 birthday gifts I ever could have given you}

Love you all so much,
Mommy

Enough of the mushiness. I thought with all the celebration going on, it only be right to do a giveaway! My Owl Rice Bags have been selling great this season and I only have ONE left in stock. I will be making more {once I return from our Thanksgiving trip} but this last one could be YOURS.

*These owls are great heating/cooling compresses. Just pop it in the microwave for 90 sec or in the freezer until cool and place on sore muscles.

*Also great as a book end or just cute home decor

It's a perfect stocking stuffer!

You have until Sunday night to enter and I will announce the winner on Monday 11/26/2012. 

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