Wordless Wednesday

There's a hole in the Wall (Part 1)

Hey Everyone!! (Waves enthusiastically)
So this is the long awaited post detailing the installation/execution of our wall niches!  I took a lot of pictures and it's over a long period of time, so the reveal is coming at you in 3-parts.  (Design & Demolition, Construction & Installation, Paint & Details!)
This entire project was done by my amazing husband, Matt.  I literally did nothing but keep our child occupied. (which could be considered a great feat).  Ha... well I bet you're all dying to have me quit babbling and get on with it! Here we go...

{Slightly} Wordless Wednesday

Interesting fortune cookie considering I start my new job today!

Date Night: When we stayed out like teenagers

A couple weeks ago Matt and I finally got the chance to go out on a date night with our good friends Rick and Joelle!   We had been rescheduling for over a month and the adult time was much overdue!  We even made the plunge to have lil A stay overnight at my parent's house for the first time!  (Yeah, I think I was more ready for that than Matt was lol)

Anywho, We rushed home after work, cleaned up and got on the road...

#yesimwearingthis: It was a red skinny jean night for sure

Our Son's 1st Birthday (5th & Final Part)

So the 1st birthday recap comes to a close today.  It's been an awesome week of celebrating my favorite lil guy!  Each day this week he's managed to rock out a ton of milestones and keep us on our toes as he continues his journey to an all-out-walker!  I actually see him as a different person when he's vertical!  He seems too small to be walking and yet too mastered and fast when crawling!  So anywho, I bet you're all wondering what this post is getting at... yeah, it's about food.  (you couldn't tell so far?!)  Yeah, the party food was amazing...and I really can't take credit for any of it because it was all made by some amazing friends of ours.  They all graciously offered to make a dish we could all enjoy!

Special thanks to: Cathy, Cloe, Kim, Tracy, Tara, The Kristin's, Ali (for the salads and desserts), Our parents and siblings, Philipa for the amazing photos, and friends who helped with setup and teardown.  I hope I didn't forget anyone... but know I'm SUPER thankful for all that you did to help make the day memorable!

Our Son's 1st Birthday (Part 4)

Favors & Games! 

I love making favors.  I don't know why... but I love coming up with a take-home gift that takes the party home for all our guests.  This was no exception.  I didn't want to send the kiddos home with more candy and trinkits that the parents didn't want in the house.  (Like apparently Play-doh is a HUGE no-no for most parents!!  Didn't know this!)  Anywho... I decided to go with a food based favor that went with our theme: Trail Mix!  Instead of buying the store-bought I made it using foods that were pretty baby friendly... and no nuts!

Ingredients: Pretzels, Gold Fish Crackers, m&ms and raisins

Our Son's 1st Birthday (Part 3)

Since it's Wordless Wednesday...enjoy this recap of party pics!