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Ava’s Frida Kahlo inspired 1st birthday fiesta!

Ava’s Frida Kahlo inspired 1st birthday fiesta!

We knew we wanted to do something special for Ava's 1st birthday. First birthdays are a BIG deal to us. (See Eliana's and Lia's here). The first 12 months of having a baby is stressful, challenging, amazing, sad, wonderful and joyous - All rolled into one. We like...

A letter to our daughter on her 1st birthday

A letter to our daughter on her 1st birthday

Here we are, one year after the 1st moment I held you, the 1st time I heard your voice and the 1st instance I looked into your big, beautiful eyes. So many things have happened and changed over the past 12 months and although it sounds like a decent amount of time, it...

Turning 1: Celebrating  with a Cake Smash and giveaway

Turning 1: Celebrating with a Cake Smash and giveaway

And just like that our baby girl is 1. It's been a year like no other and I am overwhelmed by the thought of already having spent 365 days with our Ava. It's strange how, the more kids we have, the more appreciative I become of every second I get to spend with each of...

A DIY Superhero birthday party for our SUPER 6 year old!

A DIY Superhero birthday party for our SUPER 6 year old!

Last month Eliana turned 6 and in keeping with her current super hero obsession (have a look at her day as Super Girl here), we threw her a Super 6 Superhero birthday party! Since she is now a "big girl" we wanted her to join in on the party prep and planning,...

A Happy Birthday to our SUPER 6 year old!

A Happy Birthday to our SUPER 6 year old!

Another year, another birthday. Another moment that has come so soon. How we treasure every day we get to share with you! Our Pickle. Last year it was donuts, this year you’re showing your SUPER powers! Eliana you're 6, SUPER 6, as you like to put it and we completely...

DIY Pink Party 1st Birthday Celebration

DIY Pink Party 1st Birthday Celebration

Back in 2013 we celebrated Eliana's 1st birthday. It was our first time planning and hosting a kids party. I'm not sure who was more excited; Mr. Perfect or myself... Eliana honestly couldn't care less but, we were 1st time parents that survived the 1st year! It...

What Ava really thought about her half birthday photoshoot

What Ava really thought about her half birthday photoshoot

On Saturday Ava turned 6 months, yes a half year! And like “good parents” we knew we had to mark the occasion with a memorable half birthday photoshoot. It’s a little tradition that in the past have always involved food seeing as 6 months was the time we introduced...

Turning 3 and it’s all about me!

Turning 3 and it’s all about me!

3 It's always been a favourite of mine... 13 Feb 2003 - the day I met Mr. Perfect, October 3rd - our wedding anniversary, also the amount of little ladies we currently have and 3, the age of our middle little. Isn't 3 just the cutest? We're past the hard work of those...

A tea for 2: Lia’s garden Tea party.

A tea for 2: Lia’s garden Tea party.

Last week we shared Lia's Got Milk themed 1st birthday party. This week it's all about turning 2! Lia is definitely a girly girl, she loves dress-up and tea parties but also enjoys nature, exploring the garden and picking flowers. This got us thinking... let's put...

A letter to our 5 year old: Please “donut” grow up (too fast)!

A letter to our 5 year old: Please “donut” grow up (too fast)!

A letter to our darling girl, please "donut" grow up, too fast...Today's your birthday Pickle and it's kind of a big one. It's one you couldn't wait for and one mama still has trouble even believing is here. Turning one whole hand, FIVE, yes 5!How can it be? How have...

Lia Turns Two: A Secret Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Lia Turns Two: A Secret Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Our baby girl turned TWO! I still can’t believe it! Why is it that the older one gets and the more kids you have the faster time goes…? Please, somebody, figure out how we can make time stand still! For now I guess photos will have to do the trick… and if you follow...

Eliana’s Bubbles Themed Birthday Party

Eliana’s Bubbles Themed Birthday Party

For Eliana’s 2nd birthday we wanted to do something fun, something everyone would enjoy and something Eli would LOVE! Something with bubbles... The 1st thing that “popped” into my mind was BUBBLES! Kids of all ages love bubbles. [supsystic-gallery id=30] Pops of pink,...

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