Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Sleepover Party Printables!

 
So little P turned 9 this month... I know right!? 9 years old!
 
For her birthday she wanted a sleepover with all her friends... and she specifically asked that her brother and sister NOT be there. I figured it's good for her to have some time without them occasionally.

 
In searching for a theme we came up with "Night Owls"
It worked perfectly because I knew there wouldn't be a whole lot of sleeping going on at this party.
 
 
This party was such a blast to put together because I remember being this age so well and how fun it was. Right on the edge of growing up but still young enough for silliness and dolls and best friends. 9 is a great age for a girl!
 
 
Our big craft project for the night were these scrappy slippers.
 
 
Fabric scraps came in very handy for this project. I threw in some super soft pink minky and fleece to make them extra cozy. I found the flip flops at the dollar section at my local Target.
 
 
Ok so I'm not a baker-ella. It was made with love though! I'm actually a big fan of these sugar sheets from Wilton that help people like me who otherwise have very little skill in the kitchen.
 
 
Her big gift of the night from Mom and Dad, LEGO Friends. I'm such a sucker for anything LEGO! My kids have more than I care to admit. I just got news that they will finally be adding a LEGO store to our local mall. Oh, my poor pocket book!
 
I had plans to take tons of great pictures of this party for the blog but getting six little 8 and 9 year old girls to hold still long enough is completely impossible! Besides, we were just having too much FUN!
 
I do want to share a few printables with you though. I loved the Night Owl theme, it worked so perfectly.
 
Here's the invite I created. You can save it and add your own text in a photo editing program (time, place, all that good stuff)
 
 
Just some little owls to decorate the table...
 
 
 
We made these fun door hangers too and I didn't get a picture. They turned out cute though! I had the girls cut them out and glue them to THESE door hangers. Then we added some sticker flowers and other decoration.
 
We cut these little owls out and glued them to the girls goodie bags to take home. You could also use them as cupcake toppers or decorations at the party!
 
 
 
 
 
 
It was a fun night. I didn't sleep much. Neither did the girls. I was worth it though. I think P will remember this party and how fun it is to be a 9 year old girl for a very long time.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Monday, March 25, 2013

Family

 
Wow! Too long since my last post! Sorry...
 
 
To be completely honest, it's the winter weather. I start singing the blues this time of year.
It's hard to find the motivation to do anything.
 
 
I guess I really don't belong in the Mountain West. For right now I'm stuck here though.
At least I have these little beauties to keep me company...
 
 
I'm feeling better. The sun is starting shine again. Spring has begun.
 
 
Spring here in Utah does mean occasional drops in temperature and sudden snow storms like we've had the past week.
 
 
But the worst is behind me. I'm ready to cheer up and get back to living.
 
 
 
All I can say is thank goodness for this wonderful family I belong to that keeps me on my feet and keeps me feeling loved!

Thanks to Camera Shy for these incredible family pictures!

 
Check up on me at Twitter and Pinterest. I'm there far more often than I am at the blog. (Apologies ahead of time for all theSherlock/Doctor Who love. These two shows got me through a particularly difficult winter. Anyone else reading a big fan?)