snow days

This week was so unexpected and such a gift.  The crazy Seattle weather caused a “Snow Week” here at our house.  Our normal, rushing school routine gave way to hours of sledding, hot cocoas, crafting, playing games, reading and baking.  Being trapped at home seemed to send us back to the pioneer times – “It’sContinue reading “snow days”

a new year’s eve ball

Surprisingly, it took 10 years of party themes before I got the idea to combine Bella’s January 2nd birthday with New Year’s Eve.  The results were lovely, I must say.  We started with an adorable shirt from Crewcuts – with a picture of a girl in a ball gown – as our inspiration.  Bella wantedContinue reading “a new year’s eve ball”