Running away? I'll help you pack.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

What have I been up to?

I think Rick may be right (just don't tell him I said so). I took on a little too much the last few weeks. Between Caden's party, then 4th of July and then me just over volunteering. BUT I wouldn't change it for a minute!

What has been happening here:

Mickey Mouse Cake for Charity
Birthday Dreams

For the sister of the little brother I did Mickey Mouse cake I made
Barbie Cupcakes for Charity
Birthday Dreams

Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

made for the workers at the Boys & Girls Club

We also served at the mission doing chalk art with the homeless kids

We bought the new flooring for the whole house!

We've been hit with a heat way of temps over 95

So we went to my parents house a few times to swim and cool off

And I hit the gym!
down 20 of the 40 I gained back!!
Keep the good prayers coming

And we did some swim lessons

And I'm a little exhausted now ... lol

If you're looking for great charities to support.

Please look into Birthday Dreams

Or Boys and Girls Club

Both of these two help so many and do it with so little money!

Hope you all have a GREAT Weekend.

We plan to have movie night Saturday with my bestie's family

Then NOTHING is planed!

ON our plan for the Movie:

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Heat Wave and Coffee

Yes I am one of those crazy people that love coffee all year round. Currently we are getting a heat wave and I'm dying working from home in a house with no AC. BUT would you think I would do ice coffee ... no way I'm all about the hot coffee. Yes I'm sitting in my leather chair sweating and drinking my coffee in my happy place.

LOL Hope you all are staying cool in this weather. A funny for us hot coffee drinkers.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Despicable Me Birthday ... Squid Launcher's & Welcome Sign

And as promised we are finishing up our Despicable Me Party. These last two items were so simple but pulled the party together.

We start with a Welcome Sign, I found this idea on Somewhere in the Middle. She has some great party items on this post you have to check out.

I made a sign with Gru (see below a link to the printables I used)

What You Need:

White Card Stock

Photo Frame (BOGO at Hobby Lobby)

And we end with Squid Launchers! I found this cool idea on Precious Moments with The Morrow Family. I searched for a while and found the perfect orange squirt guns on Ebay. I have seen some at Dollar Tree but I didn't have luck of course when I need them.

What You Need:

Orange Squirt Guns

White Card Stock

Photo Frame (BOGO at Hobby Lobby)

What you need:

At the Party:

Yes that is rain not water from the guns

My Despicable Me Printables I put together click HERE.

Don't forget to see the parties I link up to HERE.

Despicable Me Birthday Done:
Minion Invites
Minion Treat Gift Bags
Minion Paper Cups
Minion Cupcakes (2 Versions)
Minion Cake
Vector's Coconutties and Cookie Robots
Despicable Me Perler Bead Characters
Despicable Me Snack Bar and Food Ideas
Despicable Me Goody Bag Items
Despicable Me Minion Bucket
Box of Shame
Squid Launcher's and Welcome Sign

Monday, July 14, 2014

Despicable Me Birthday ... Box of Shame

This was the EASIEST thing of the party I made. YUP the highlight of the party is the one thing that took me about 2 minutes to MAKE! NOW finding the box was the hardest part! I went on search a large box like a stove or something but no luck and none of my friends had one they could give to me either. 1 day (YES ONE DAY) before the party I stopped at Cash and Carry and saw this box for cups and asked if I could have it and they were like sure! Phew God love them!

What you Need:

Box (Garment Size would be best, Mine was too short)

Razor Blade

Sharpie

Take a razor blade (or scissor) and cut a hole for the face to show. Then take your sharpie and write Box of Shame! BAM done!

My Despicable Me Printables I put together click HERE.

Don't forget to see the parties I link up to HERE.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Despicable Me Birthday ... Minion Bucket

I promise this is the last week of the party goodies! LOL I just had so many things I made that I had to break them up in all these post .. I know I just can't help myself.

Next on my list is a Minion Bucket that I made, after the party I carefully cleaned it out and now it hold toys and lego's in Caden's room. I found this idea on Hoyby Crafts, her's was done in felt. I did mine with heavy card stock using my Cricut (Personal Electronic Cutting Machine) and my George and Basic Shapes Cartridge.

What you Need:

Yellow Bucket (found at Dollar Tree)

Googly Eyes

Heavy Card Stock - Black, White, Grey and Red

I cut the circles for the eyes (Large Grey, Medium White and Small Black). I cut a large strip of black to make the eye strap. I cut a moon for the mouth in black. Ovals in white for the teeth, cut them in half to make teeth. Red round oval turned sideways for the tongue. Black rectangles for the hair. I then took my hot glue gun to glue all the pieces onto the bucket.

My Despicable Me Printables I put together click HERE.

Don't forget to see the parties I link up to HERE.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Happy 7th Birthday Caden

Caden had his actual birthday on the 10th, we had his party a little early so it was closer when school got out. Here is a little recap of the birthday boys special day! And I promise I'll end the Minion post next week with the last of our items made ... lol

Who would think that the last weekend in July would rain like Heaven opened up and we were waiting for Noah to come by and pick us up. But I must say AGAIN I have the BEST friends a girl can have. They showed up and STAYED for almost 4 hours and partied in the rain, under tents and in the water. I was in tears the morning of when the rain wouldn't stop but I shouldn't have worried because it was a GREAT day.

The kids and a few adults had fun in the water!