You Are Invited!!!

Paparazzi Jewelry Party
Thursday, November 3
6:30-8:00 (open house)
At my home
If you don't know where I live, leave your e-mail
address in the comment section and I will
e-mail my address to you, or contact me through facebook.

Everything is $5.50 (that includes tax)
There are necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings,
hair accessories, etc.
You buy it and take it home that night, no waiting for an order to be delivered.

I hope to see you there!!

The Treasure Hunt

The first time that I ever hosted a "friend" birthday party for one of my children, I decided that a treasure hunt would be a fun activity. I made a treasure box and filled it with the party goodies and hid it in the dryer. During the party I gave the children their first clue which sent them on a hunt for the next clue, and the next... until they finally found the treasure. After doing this for another child's birthday I decided that there were three elements to making a child's birthday party successful; opening the gifts, eating cupcakes, and a treasure hunt.

For several years now Caitlin has had an annual sleepover with her cousin Chelsea and her childhood friend Danielle. I thought it would be fun the first year to do a treasure hunt, it was so much fun that it has now become a tradition.

In the fall of 2008 (in the picture) I mentioned that maybe they were getting to old for treasure hunts. I received an enthusiastic "NO!!!!" I laughed and told them that we would be having treasure hunts at their bridal showers.

Last Friday night was the annual sleepover. I told Caitlin not to expect a treasure hunt because I was co-hosting another party at my friends house and I was to busy to organize the hunt. I think that Caitlin might have believed me this time. While at my party I texted all three girls with the same message, "are u girls to old for a treasure hunt?" Within seconds I received three messages back, "No Way!!!!:D"; "Course not!!"; and "NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!" I then sent them their first clue via text message.

I came home to three happy finders of treasure. I think that there will definitely have to be treasure hunts at their bridal showers.

Favorite Things Party!!

Maybe some of you have noticed lately some "Favorite Things Posts" that people have been doing.

My friend Tiffany and I have decided to take it one step further than simply posting our favorite things on our blogs, we are going to host a . . .

FAVORITE THINGS PARTY!

And guess what? You are invited!
Friday, March 13th, 7:00pm
Tiffany's house

We are inviting our favorite people and if you know us and are reading this, consider yourself invited (if you aren't quite sure of Tiffany's exact address, feel free to call me or email me).

Here are the party guidelines:
Think of some of your favorite things
Think of one that would be possible to purchase/make 3 of
(No more than $5 per item)
Bring THREE of that item
We will be doing a favorite things exchange
You will go home with 3 different favorites of other guests

Also bring:
Your favorite finger food to share (bring copies of the recipe if there is a recipe)
If your favorite finger food (ie: m & m's) doesn't have a recipe, bring some copies of a favorite recipe to share.

This will be a FUN evening.
Leave a comment to let us know if you are planning on coming.

Hope to see you there! Who doesn't love a girls-only party!?!
P.S. Please do not feel like you can't come if you are restricted by bringing 3 items to exchange. You can just come and enjoy good food and good company!

The Princess Party

Today we had four Princesses in our castle!! HRH's the Princesses Caitlin Rose, Chelsea Elizabeth, Emily Christine and Rebecca Jane. Princess Emily and Princess Rebecca masqueraded as Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella respectively. And just like in the fairy tale, Princess Rebecca lost a glass slipper as she ascended our grand staircase. We spent an enjoyable couple of hours together eating a lovely lunch (pizza, pink cupcakes and raspberry lemonade), after which we retired to the drawing room where we engaged in a "present" game where everyone was a winner and received a lovely gift to take home. We then embarked in creating a needlework craft suitable for royalty. Finally the Princesses followed clues which led them to a valuable treasure. Princesses Emily and Rebecca "ooohed" and "aaahed" when they made the discovery in the royal milkbox situated on the veranda. An enjoyable time was had by all in attendance and we decided that it must be an annual event.

My Mikee is 50!!!

Michael was born on March 31, 1958 in Ogden, Utah. I have been celebrating his birthdays with him since the day he turned 18. I could say so many wonderful things about him but I will refrain, except to say that he is the best Husband, Father and Grandpa Bear. For his birthday this year he wanted to have a big party and invite all of his friends and family as audience while he performed with his band. So we did. It was a fabulous party attended by approximately 200 guests. My favorite part of the evening was when Michael and our three sons took the stage together and had some "jammin'" fun. Happy birthday Handsome!! XOXOX