Arianna's 1st Birthday: Polka dots & Flowers

My baby is officially ONE! Her party turned out great! A little stressful at times but in the end very worth it! Here are some pics...


Her Invitation



The Banner




Polka Dot Balloons


One of Many Centerpieces


Fans


Favors




Party Hats


Pinwheels (I love making these!)


Desserts





Arianna's Cake


The Birthday Girl!






The End :)

The past few weeks...

I've been working on Arianna's 1st birthday! From the hats to her outfit! It turned out great (will post pics soon)! I was extremely exhausted the last week but now I know what needs to be done and when & how much time it takes to put it all together! I'm planning my stepdaughter's 10th birthday (which is in October). She is wanting a Halloween costume party! I am already excited! I am also planning my bf's bridal shower (which is also in October)! Wish me luck! :)

Wordless Wednesday - Papi!!

Huh?!

Wordless Wednesday - My Wild Child

Wordless Wednesday - Bubba & Sissy

Wordless Wednesday - My little thief

She literally snatched this off the table and ran. It was so cute I couldn't get mad (I don't like her drinking soda). :)

I Miss You...

It's 8 months today since my Aunt Rosie has passed and my broken heart stays the same. She was more than an aunt, she was like a mother, a best friend, my family's everything. When I think of her I can't help but cry. I miss her smile, her laugh, her not so gentle touch, her guidance, her love, everything.
I especially missed her bright and early phone call on my birthday. & when I think of her not being there for Arianna's 1st birthday...I miss her.
Losing her and my uncle back to back makes me cherish & appreciate everything and everyone I have in my life. I try to get my family together for as many parties & bbqs because you never know how much time you have together. & I thank God for my blessings now more than ever.

Happy Birthday to ME!

This Saturday is my birthday :) I will be 26! I have a couple of dinner dates planned, one with my sisters and one with my love & the kiddos. Will probably spend some time with my mom & grammy too. Mucho fun & PRESENTS!

My Baby is No Baby

Arianna at 2 weeks.
My baby will be one in less than a month but she is far beyond that! She got her first two teeth when she was only two months, she now has sixteen at eleven months! She started crawling when she was five months and walking when she was eight months! I know...she looked like a doll running around! By ten months she said and KNEW who dada and mama were! Well, Monday my stepson, Alex, moved in with us :) and I yelled "Alex" and you know this little girl yelled out "Aleh" (she can't say the x). I was so proud of her! When she learns new things we clap & cheer and now she will do that herself. When she figures out her different toys she claps and does a little dance :)
She brings me so much joy and happiness!

OMG...Cheesecake Pops!

My husband's all time favorite dessert is cheesecake and I found a recipe for cheesecake pops at www.bakerella.blogspot.com I will be experiment on them this week & I may make a few for Arianna's 1st birthday...wish me luck :)