Birthday!!! Planning.....

So, Tori decided today that she wants a *Twilight* inspired birthday party! Her birthday falls 4 days before the NEW MOON opening. We have been thinking about this for awhile. It will end with a late sleepover with her friends.

I have enough time for planning if I start now, since my parties always go WAY over budget! (sorry Gil)

We were researching and brainstorming our ideas this morning and I am uber excited! Of course we will have apples everywhere, red candles, black and red balloons and maybe even do a bobbing for apples game! It's around Halloween and all!

Neisha had some cool ideas on her blog awhile back and we may use some but incorporate others as well. We can't wait! So if you hae any ideas of your own, please comment me...love to hear what you have to offer. :)

Birthday Party!

It's so fun planning birthday parties!
Christian's is next week on the 29th and his party will be May 2nd. He is having a Star Wars themed birthday and it's already costing a fortune for the small goodies that will go inside the goodie bags, thanks to all of the awesome Etsian crafters!

I have soft handmade lightsabers for all! We will play "Pin the Lightsaber on Yoda." (lol)

We will serve Wookie Cookies, Yoda Soda and Darth's/Anakin's popcorn mechanical hands, Awesome Star Wars cake and other good munchies.

I have so many more ideas in my head, let's see what else I can come up with-stay tuned!!

PROJECT 365-1

I stole this idea from my friend Tina's blog. I am going to try it myself. I am a little late, but 365 days is still 365 days no matter when you start! So here are her details:

Project 365
This is interesting. Can I do it? I don't know.. but I will try!
Basically, I must take a photo everyday this year (yes, everyday) which kinda is an easy thing for me anyway since I am a camera/picture freak!


Tips:
1) bring your camera everywhere
2) start flickr or some other photo sharing site that you can create a slideshow. (I will try but not good at slideshows, maybe I will have to ask my Sis.)
3) Vary themes (food, kids, objects, YOU.)
4) Tell a story behind photo
5) Don't stop, no matter what (we will see how long I can last.)


I can do it!

Thanks Tina for this wonderful idea!

So here is my first picture. Yes, I took it of my own book. I am a little late reading this series also (lol), but I haven't seen the movies either...

Look how pretty Mirella's guest book for her party turned out! It's beautiful and we couldn't be happier with it. To get one of your own, go to www.paperlust.etsy.com

SHE PICKED ONE!!!!!

So over the weekend Mirella finally picked out her Sweet Sixteen party dress! I was starting to think we would never find one. This was only about the 20th store we visited in a matter of months.

If you personally know her, you know how picky she is.....Another reason this process is so hard is that she is sooo tiny, we would probably have to alter any dress we find. This one she chose, fits her like a glove! No altering needed. YAY!
Now comes the hard part~Keeping it a secret from everyone until the party day!!! She wants it to be a total surprise!!

She looks stunning in it and I can't wait for the day!! January 17th, 2009!!
Love ya BABE!