Justin's Sesame Street birthday party: part 1.

Last weekend was Justin's 2nd birthday party.  The party was at Bubbles, a local Chicago children's "play" venue, and the theme was Sesame Street.

When I decided to have a Sesame Street theme, I knew that I did not want it to be too overtly Sesame (think Sesame Street party kits), so I decided to focus on bright primary colors and accent with Sesame Street decor.

It turned out great and I'm excited to share with you all a look at the party.  Keep on reading and have a look!

Cute Sesame Street themed Goody Bags.

Little boy's 2nd birthday party is tomorrow, and I'm really excited.  The theme is Sesame Street, and the party is at a local play space.

I can't wait to see how much fun the little boy has, and I'm also really excited to blog about all of the details.

I'll start with a sneak peek of the goody bags! More details on these and everything else to come later.

The gift bag tags were purchased on Etsy from Twinkle Twinkle Little Crafts.  Also, I hope I will be able to get some photos of the decor and set up before the party starts - I can only go 30 minutes early!! But I've given a LOT of detailed instructions as to how I envision everything....

We shall see how it all turns out! Most important is that Buddy has a wonderful time!

Photo contest foul, part 2.

Ok, I missed Endless Summer.  I have not been diligent in keeping the blog updated lately, and now I've missed two of the weekly photo challenges.

My reason; I've been really busy, spending lots of time planning Buddy's 2nd birthday party.

So, I will have lots to share.  Hopefully that will make up for my time missing!

Photo contest foul.

For 33 weeks I religiously posted a photo for the p.52 weekly photo contest. And then last week -- I didn't post it in time, and was not able to include a photo for week 34. The theme was heat, and I just didn't have a picture. Plus, my computer was fixed, and I had to take all of my photos off of it beforehand, so didn't have ANY pictures handy - or even available.

So, I kept putting it off. And then -- too late. :(

No big deal, but I was very happy to have kept up with it weekly.  But back on the photo wagon for next week. Endless Summer ... here I come.

Ice. Ice. Icing.

Ice. + Ing. = Icing!  Dear P.52 weekly challenge, I am again taking liberties in order to meet this week's (week 33) theme. I hope you don't mind.

Here's lots and lots of delicious buttercream icing!  And it sure tasted Delicious. YUM!

1/2 Yellow, 1/2 Chocolate,  Buttercream Frosting and Fudge Filling!

And yes, that is me. As a young girl. And yes, I am now 40!!