I have a 4 yr old! When did this happen?!

When I had sophia....her labor was incredible. I didn't break a sweat. Everything with my doctor's and my body just lined up perfectly! She came so fast. I smiled the whole time..and was kinda sad when it was over! It was seriously...incredible. The whole experience. I couldn't have asked for a better labor and delivery. I also gave chocolate bars packaged all cute to the nurses...

who in turn treated me like I was the queen of sheeba.

And Sophie was such a good baby. (rough sleep patches but overall good) 

I remember thinking how fragile she was!! It's funny how the second baby gets hoisted around so much more confidently. ;) I remember it took 2 of us to change diapers. the photo below just captures that first week of "OH MY GOSH! We have a baby! she is so tiny!!!"

I love these videos

from our old house. :)

Sophia's Dance Moves from Natalie lala on Vimeo.

Singing with Mama from Natalie lala on Vimeo.

We had a birthday breakfast in the playroom....

It was "SO EXCITINGGGGGG!!!!"

Blueberry Muffins with Fruit Salad and Orange Juice.

Macaroni and Cheese was requested for lunch. I can do that. ;)

She is such a beautiful little soul.

A total goof ball and star of her own show.

 

Hope you have a wonderful thursday.

I'm gonna go play dress up with these cuties.

Earlier I got to be..the QWEEN.

o ya. It's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it.

Now I just need to teach them to bring me reallll tea and donuts

instead of fakes ones from their play kitchen...hmmmm..

A glimpse into Once Upon A Time Land! - My Daughters' Storybook Princess Party

So my brother is getting married saturday!! 

Family is starting to arrive and we spent post dinner practicing dance moves. 
(i feel like i blog about our dance parties a lot...we have them a lot.

daddy started this one! The Old School Funk Channel actually has some good beats.......haha.) 

But before I sign off for the wedding weekend festivities..
I wanted to give a Sneak Peek of my girls' birthday party 
that I'll be sharing next week! 
Lots of fun DIY and budget friendly ideas that I used for my daughters' Storybook Princess Party!

I created different areas in "Once Upon a Time Land"..here's a couple shots of the fun!! Each area had different activities to go with it. I'm all about interactive play areas at parties. I have a 1 and 3 yr old...the key to success is keep..them..busy.. :) (The only way I got any dishes done today was to let sienna build towers of tupperware at my feet. they are still sitting there. but at least I can see the sink.

COST OF CASTLE - $0!!

I'll share the how-to soon..easy...free..

and will get you huge "I love you mommy you're the best mommy hugs and kisses" :)
My sweet girls loved the mermaid candy cove too...details coming soon!

I can't wait to share with you what graphics I created for party details...

Of course I had to make up some cute printables for my cupcakes.. :)

If you missed the pop-up party invites you can check them out in this post.


Have a great weekend! I can't wait to share

all about the girls' storybook princess birthday party..check back soon!
and I'll of course post photos of my brother's wedding this weekend!! so excited!!!!!!!!!!

Sophia's turns 3!! + Party Sneak Peek

Yesterday our Sophia turned 3 years old!!

We love you sweetie so much!! From the first moment we knew we were having you we were sooo in love with you. You were kicking me wiggling around from the start.. I remember watching my entire belly move around. people across the room would notice!! you were ready to join the world... you are full of life and are always making us smile! 

Three years of snuggles with Daddy..
and mommy tip toeing to grab the camera and sneak a photo before you wake up! ;)

She is just the sweetest little girl..
loves her 'nuggles' and cheesy roll ups. 

Anything fairies, princesses and mermaids!

Oh and pirates. we acted like pirates all afternoon..
I made eye patches from headbands and felt. 
sashes from leftover ikea red and white striped fabric. 
I never realized how difficult it is to see with an eye patch on..haha. But I LOVE those silly moments with my sophie. She is such a blessing..and lights up my world. She is potty trained! yay! I'm beyond proud of her and soooooooo glad to only have 1 size of diapers in my purse right now. haha. Having her has made me such a better person. a more tired one maybe..;)..but I know that she has helped me to give of myself more..to love more and to be simple. I love the story time..the little "ohhh myyy gosh mommy!!" moments when she thinks I'm the most amazing mom when I do something crafty for her. The random dance parties. The "your the best mommy." I love everything about being sophie's mommy...and every day I see her growing and learning and i'm so proud of her. I love our sweet little conversations with each other. and how she says sneakers..neakers. and calls the van her van car. she makes everyone around her so happy..and puts up with everyone touching her curly awesome hair. she is going to do something amazing. Sienna loves her so much too...she thinks she is turning 3 like her big sister instead of 1. She is such a good big sister/"mommy" 
Happy Birthday Sophia!! 
xoxoxo
(here's the present we gave her..Been on the hunt for one on craigslist for weeks.. ben came home the other morning with a super deal from a garage sale down the street. 
love my bargain hunting hubby! the girls LOVEE their sweet ride. sienna loves to chat on the phone while sophia drives. perfect present for their age. score. we are awesome parents. ::pat on back::)

I have been a bit absent on my blog here lately with trying to keep up with everything going on right now. But things should settle down after this weekend and I seriously can't wait to share with you all the fun projects
 i've been doing and the fun adventures we've been having! 
Here's a tease of the party DIY Projects I've been working on.....




Late night sewing..and faux birch tree cookie stand making! 
(i love me some concrete form tubes!) :)

(mobile upload)

Castle building! we had a picnic outside the castle yesterday..

painting it once they go to bed tonight!

Hope you are having a great week. 

The other day I was going to post....but I took a nap instead.

haha. I thought the blog world would understand.. ;)

Can't wait to share all the tutorials and party details. you are gonna love love. All the busy work is totally worth it for the happy squeals i've been getting from my girls. :)