a birthday for a bff

 
"Mae-me" and "Au-rey" are like peanut butter and jelly... and now that they are both TWO (and boy do they have their "two moments") us mommies have our hands full... we spent Sunday afternoon celebrating one of Jayme's BFF's and meeting her new little brother (slowly, but surely Jayme is getting more used to the idea of her mommy holding another baby that isn't her- JEALOUS much?!)

inseparable trouble.

the birthday girl

some daddy time

candid sweet moment of the proud papa and his new little man

February & March wrap up...

29 came and went way. too. fast! i can't believe its already going on mid-April and i STILL haven't written a post about turning 30... (not that anything is drastically different) I think there is this notion that we will wake up a different or radically changed person on these milestone birthdays... but alas, I am officially 30 (and then some) and nothing has changed other than my mindset to live this decade out with a greater appreciation for life and a passion to live it to my fullest potential (check back often as I am sure there will be days I will need to remind myself of this "new-and-improved mindset")
I took the month of March to do some major spring cleaning purging and limit my crafting until I have created a sense of order and necessity within our home (and weirdest thing- cleaning house has made me feel rejuvenated as well! I'm kinda addicted to this feeling and March has now carried into April)... Other than being a homebody (with occasional play-dates and tutoring for mine and Jayme's sanity sake), we really didn't do a whole lot this past month. Rather than write a novel on what's been happening (or not happening) within the past 2 months, I'm just gonna go the picture route (enter the phrase- "picture worth a thousand words" )

keeping me distracted from surprise party shenanigans (food being prepped, jayme resting up on nana's rug, random walk, mission inn date night)

late night preparations for the big day

she had as much fun as i did!

surprise!

 30th Brithday Video Montage (made by Stacey)

B.F.F.'s

Easter (egg hunt, drama queen, precious moments....and jelly beans)

 more to come....

shower time!

This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of throwing my girlfriend's baby shower... thanks to Pinterest, my Cricut, and my newest addiction of finding the best bargain on supplies (although some things are worth the splurge) Calista's shower was a success! A big thank you to my sis (Stace) who stayed up till 1 AM with me as we set up and puffed the poms (who knew the smaller the pom, the more difficult they are to fluff?!- next time I am doing all big poms)...

Mommy-to-be

labor of love

simple dessert

family love

my faves <3

darn patio lighting...

Parker Family of 3... soon to be 4!

Super Bowl Sunday

After being cooped up for most of the month of January, it felt great to have a reason to get out of the house... and the incentive of family, friends, football and food was a great excuse to get out. Unfortunately, our little congested nugget couldn't handle Grampa's BBQ for very long (I think this sinus infection of hers has taken up permanent residence in our little girl's nose). I have to say that for being one of the smoggiest cities in California, Riverside has sure surprised us with gorgeous weather every party/BBQ we have had this year!

food, friends, fun, and a full parking lot (driveway and street! annnnd this is the first party that everyone parked accordingly- no one got blocked in, drove over the edge of the driveway, and no fender benders!)

a little congestion didn't keep this snotty-bug down :-)

Parker Family Gender Reveal...

As soon as Calista told me she was pregnant, I begged to throw them a gender reveal party (where I got this idea??? why Pinterest of course! Try explaining that to the people who had never heard of a Gender Reveal OR Pinterest ...) After convincing Robert it would be "fun" to find out what the baby was going to be in front of family and friends, Calista's mom, Kelly, and I got to planning. After their ultrasound, the technician put the gender revealing ultrasound picture in a double sealed envelope (so mom-to-be wouldn't be tempted to peak before handing over the top secret info)... 3 weeks later (felt like forever with such a huge secret on my plate!)... friends and family gathered to celebrate the newest Parker-to-be's gender reveal.

the decor... dessert.... and the reveal box

the guests... sporting their team blue/team pink colors

the reveal! It's a BOY!!!! (Calista continues to be outnumbered)

big-brother-to-be... pretty excited about his correct guess annnnnd the box


The Reveal Video