Hooray for another birthday party! Last night was Magpie's Little Red Riding Hood-themed 2nd birthday. These are getting more fun all the time--so many kids running around the house, so much excitement beforehand, so much more time for the grownups to catch up with each other now that the little ones are more self sufficient.
Something always goes a little wrong, but that's part of the fun, right? Right?!
Besides, the look on this face makes the mad scramble at the end worth it:
You can see more pictures/details on my About.com Kids' Parties site.
You might notice that she's clutching a couple of her birthday gifts there--a stuffed pig and a plastic giraffe. Almost every picture I took last night shows her with those two toys in her hands. I guess she took a liking to them right away.
She's also wearing another gift--this apron I sewed her (modeled by Lulu the lamb the other day so I didn't ruin the surprise):
I wish I'd had more time to make her some other handmade gifts. On my to-do list were a Mimi Kirchner doll (dressed as Little Red Riding Hood), a felt cake and a camping blanket, but time ran out. Oh, well. There's always Christmas.
Anyhoo, she was happy to get the apron, especially after having to borrow her big sister's for the last year or so. Magpie is an avid cook--I can't make anything without her "helping" these days--so I'm glad I got that project done for her.
Moving on ... to Christmas.
I really don't see the point in decorating the house for Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving, but we're not going to be here for it, and why put the effort into decorating for Christmas if it's only up for a few weeks?
So we pulled out the crates labeled "Christmas" today and put a few things out.
The big hit was the nativity set (the one I let them play with). You wouldn't believe the adventures Mary, Joseph and Jesus had today. My goodness. Did you know Mary is a princess? Yep.
The best part, though, was that every time Bo would say something about "the baby Jesus," Magpie would look up and ask me for a "cheese stick."
What a fun party, her little expression is priceless. That apron looks fantastic, I bet she is absolutely loving it.
Posted by: Jennifer | November 09, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Megan, I have really enjoyed reading your blog and checking out your latest work site as well. Fun ideas. I enjoy your creativity! I have two daughters as well. :) Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | November 09, 2009 at 03:27 PM
I love that apron and your choice of fabrics! On my lengthy to-do-list are coordinating aprons for each of the kids and me. Not only will we look smashing in the kitchen, the aprons will also be functional decoration on a few pegs in the kitchen. I guess stay tuned for that post...but not too tuned as I have a birthday party to plan and deadlines to meet in the next few weeks. Our Christmas decor will stay packed away until we celebrate a certain four-year-old's special day in the first part of December.
Posted by: On a Shoestring @ www.emilychadwick.wordpress.com | November 10, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Hi Megan, Cheryl steered me to your blog. I love your ideas! I'm so inspired. I also am glad that I'm not the only one that wants to get out th Christmas decorations already :-)
Posted by: Joanna Hooley | November 14, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I love your blog and have been following it for quite a while now. I was wondering if there is a tute for the camp quilt. I would love and idea of how to make it. I could probably figure it out, but it would be quicker for me to have a pattern to follow so to speak.
I looked like the kids had a great time at the party!!
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