Mickey Mouse Table Setting

As I discussed over margaritas, I’ve been working on material.  My son, Noah, is turning 3!  Although I’m astounded at how much of a little man he has become, part of me questions how this little firecracker can only be 3 – he has given me significantly more years worth of memories and laughter!  He is great.

Vow Renewal

In his 2015 edition, Webster defines a friend as, “a person you like and enjoy being with.”  I can’t say he’s wrong.  I like and enjoy being with all my friends.  But when I truly reflect on the friendships I am lucky enough to have, I feel as though he only provided a partial definition.  He left…

2015 Packers Family Night

I married a Packer lover!  As a native of Wisconsin I’ve always rooted for the Packers – for as much rooting as I did.  Sure, I wanted them to win, but my interest in the Packers centered around the party and the socialization.  It was an added bonus when they won, but I didn’t really care…

Watermelon Characters

As I’ve mentioned, I like to add a touch of fancy to everything I do.  I’m not really certain if what I’m about to share constitutes ‘fancy’, but it’s definitely a touch of something.  It started with the traditional watermelon fruit salad bowl.  I then upgraded the bowl to a basket.  What happened next was completely…

Avocados.

Through my years of cooking I’ve developed a relationship with all types of ingredients.  Although you try not to favor your kids, avocados have grown to be teacher pet in my kitchen.  They are healthy, versatile and delicious.

Cinderella Princess Party

I will preface this post with ‘this was probably my favorite party so far.’  Not only for how everything came together, but for how it blew my daughter’s mind.  When the party was over I remember thinking ‘we did it’ – we had made a memory!  The year before I had a convention in Orlando.  We…

The Unplanned Party – A Reason to Celebrate!

Planning a party is one thing, but what happens when the unexpected guest arrives?  Some may be agitated by the unannounced visitor, but I view it as a welcome surprise – well assuming I like the person of course.  The unexpected guest can come in different forms:  the impromptu kid’s play-date, a flight cancellation that…