Bellies full from a breakfast of granola pancakes topped with a fresh citrus sauce {thanks Jason}, we cycled over to Sunday Parkways and spent the afternoon biking the car-free streets, hitting food carts and picnicking in the parks this Mother’s Day. With clear skies and temps in the 80s it felt like one big block party.
Cousin Bonding and Southern Charm
“A cousin is a ready-made friend for life.” – Anonymous
Growing up I didn’t have an opportunity to be close with my cousins {most were much older and lived on the other side of the country}, so it’s such a treat to watch my kids’ relationships with my nieces and nephews unfold. Although it’s tough having a sister {once sharing a room} raising kids and living far away.
A peak into a few of the sweet moments of their bonding weekend:
Breaking out the shades {temps in upper 60s!}. Biking and scootin’:
Happy Birthday sis! Thanks to Ya Ya for baking a yummy cake.
Hadley’s Lollipop Birthday Party
For her third birthday Hadley requested a “Lollipop Party.” I pictured lots of stripes and polka dots in the decor and turned to the talented TomKat Studio and their custom printables for invitations:
From cupcake toppers to favor tags TomKat made it easy to just click and print. I modified a few of the files for additional signage including this door hanger:
LOLLIPOP PARTY DETAILS:
Decor:
Lollipop bouquets: Mason jars filled with epson salt, swirl pops and other lollipops
Assorted solid and polka dot balloons
Colorful globe lights
Paper globes attached to white sticks (stuck into the ground to look like lollipops)
Food:
Since the party took place late morning, we kept the menu fairly easy and light with all finger food
Fruit lollipops (grapes, strawberries & melon skewered on lollipop sticks)
Sandwiches (cream cheese/cucumber; turkey/cheese; PB&J) quartered
Pirate’s Booty
Hummus & veggies
Assorted cheeses & crackers
Cupcakes (chocolate & vanilla topped with Jason’s cream cheese frosting made from fresh-squeezed orange juice)
I love planning birthday scavenger hunts. Thanks to all the parents for being good sports in their assigned roles. Download the clues here.
Digging up (gummy) worms from the garden…
Dave the Ice Cream Man, complete with soundtrack.
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