Another Year Older...

This past weekend, we had Carter's Second Birthday Party at our house. It was an OWL theme party. I had so much fun planning this party. I thought it was a little different...and perfect for an outdoor party. The funny thing was the weather here in Orlando was warm in the days approaching the party...however, on the day of the party is turned down right CHILLY. The wind was blowing like crazy. It did warm up a bit and the wind seized right before the little guests arrived. I do want to say a BIG thank you to all my family for their amazing help. I would not have be able to get everything done on Saturday without their assistance! It was definitely a family affair!

The little guests had their own tables...with their boxed dinner full of Chick-fil-a nuggets, string cheese, mandarin oranges, scooby snacks and juice box. At their place setting, I put each of their party favors (mentioned below). I thought it would be sweet for each little guest's space to be personalized for them.

Welcome signs!

Table decorations: Owl Pinwheels & Felt Baby Owls

Dessert Table

Owl Pinata filled with balls, stickers, dinosaurs and butterflies.

My attempt at the birthday wreath.

The favors for the little party people: adorable owl muslin bags, owl hair bow, owl themed coloring book, homemade owl crayons and owl box full of scooby snacks.

Special thank you to all the wonderful vendors!

Happy Birthday Banner: Tweedle Dee Designs

Owl Dress: Vive La Fete from Carrot Top Clothes

Dinner Boxes: Garnish

Owl Print: Name Your Design

Owl Pillow: Target

Welcome Signs: love the day

Owl Pinwheels: twirlie whirlies

Cake Topper: Two Sugar Babies

Fondant Cupcake Owls: Cakes and Kids

Owl Cookies: CookieXchange

Owl Pinata: Birchangel Pinatas

Owl Hair Bow: ASEC Inc.

Owl Muslin Bags: Perideau Designs

Owl Scrapbook Paper: Adornit Paper from Create for Less

Coloring Pages: hjrd Designs

Owls to Aprons

We have been busy planning Carter's second birthday party. We are using a "Pink Owl" theme. I think owls are adorable and my daughter loves pink! When I started the hunt for party supplies, I was getting a little discouraged because what I had envisioned I could not find! But I trudged on with the "super mom" mentality - I have this theme and I am going to make it work! Somewhere the page turned and I uncovered tons of owl options! They are some very talented people out there!

My mom (Dede) was here this past weekend. Of course, she came in town to visit Carter but I put her to work! I had lots on the list to accomplish before Carter's birthday and we did great...My mom's a hard worker!

We worked on these pretties. I got the idea from here. I think they turned out adorable.

A little wreath action...tutorial found here!

Dede made these adorable owls!

Even though we were busying with party decor, Dede made time to make this fabulous apron for dear Miss Carter. Carter may be getting a kitchen for her birthday...shhh don't tell her - it's a surprise!

We always have a great visit when Dede comes in town...but with Carter getting older it is sweet to see her interact with her Dede. She woke up the next morning after my mom left asking for her Dede. It broke my heart to remind her that Dede had to go back home to be with Papa. I just wish Carter lived close to all of her grandparents. Maybe one day...