Catch Up!

 

Well I know I said a while ago that I was going to do a post about Megan (my little sister) and Blake's (her boyfriend) graduation party that I threw but I got so busy doing link-ups I almost forgot! So I will keep it short and sweet today with a post about that.

 

 

Anyone who knows me knows that my Little (that's what I call her) is my world. We have always been close but after my Mom passed we really became fused together. She's like my own and her graduation was way harder on me than it was on her or anyone else but I wanted to make it special for her. Her birthday is December 26th meaning she never gets a birthday party so what better excuse for a big party than her graduation!  And despite some predictable Georgia showers we had a great time!

I tried to incorporate plenty of gender neutral colors and activities.

It was an afternoon party so I just planned for finger foods and light snacks. I am beyond obsessed with mason jars and these Paper Straws from Target! I also did the same shooters that we did for Kaley's baby shower except I went for old fashioned banana pudding and left out the chocolate & coconut. They were a big hit just like last time, so cute & delicious! I am kind of a sucker for coordinating the food & details with my theme, cheesy I know but hey what can I say it makes me happy.

 

The cake was absolutely precious! My Aunt made it, she is just so incredibly talented it looked and tasted better than anything I would've ordered from any bakery! I made Megan & Blake each a brag book from CVS with pictures from Graduation and had the party guests write them messages on the backs of the pages, something sweet for them to keep!

you've gotta have some fun photo props

 

 I wanted the balloon release to symbolize them letting go of them go of one chapter of their lives & opening a new one! {I know cheese factor is out the roof but whatever it looks cute}

I am so proud of you two and I cannot wait to see what amazing things you have in store for your futures!

 

Party Animal!

Here lately I have come to love throwing parties! Now I am not talking about raging keggers or anything like that I am talking baby showers, birthday parties, graduation parties, bridal showers and random themed dinner parties with friends.

 

Last month I had a baby shower and a graduation party to throw in one weeks time! It was fun but incredibly stressful. The first one was a baby shower for my sister-in-law Kaley thrown by myself & my other sister-in-law Heather! I really hate the cheesy, over the top themed, horrible decorations baby showers so we tried to stay away from that kind of thing. So we went with a simple "Mommy To Bee" theme. Now this could have easily went cheesy with cut-out bumble bees and the "dirty diaper" game but again, totally not our style. We kept it simple by only incorporating the theme in the colors and types of food. Also, it really fit perfectly because the baby's name is Branson and Kaley calls him her "little baby B". So cute!

 

The Menu

Chicken Fingers w/ Honey Mustard

Mixed Fruit & Veggies w/ Honey Cinnamon Fruit Dip

Coconut Chocolate Chip Banana Pudding Shooters

Black & White Frosted Cupcakes

Favors: Candy Dipped Pretzels & Flavored Honey Sticks

 How stinking cute are those shooters & they were super delicious! Good job Heather!

 

Instead of the "dirty diaper" or "who can chug a bottle" game we did something more simple. Heather & I wrote the names of famous Moms on paper and taped them on peoples back and throughout the evening they had to ask questions to figure out whose name they had on their back. We also had bibs that guests could decorate for little Baby"B''.

 

The Great-Grandmothers making their onesies.

Me & my sissy's! Look at that big ol' bump!

Overall it was a great day! Celebrating the "Mommy to Bee" and my newest nephew

Branson who could be here any day now! I cannot wait to meet you Branson Todd Stephens!

 

 

 I was going to write about Megan's graduation party but this post ended up being longer than I expected so I will save that for tomorrow!

 

To Be Continued.....