Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Michelle's Ladybug Shower - It's All in the Details!

I can't even express how much fun it was planning this shower for my sister.  
Since I am not a full-time event planner any more, I jump at the invite to plan an event! 
I don't always have an opportunity to use my creativity, 
so when I do... it pretty much explodes out of me!

I also couldn't have done it without the assistance of my mom!  She is a fabulous partner-in-crime :)
We came up with the idea to plan a Ladybug Shower with touches of  Red & Black Polka-Dots.  
The end result turned out adorable, see for yourself :

Diaper Cake
The proud soon-to-be momma
Special thank you to: Travis and Kyle & Michelle Wodiske for your decorating assistance!
We really appreciated all that you did to help us set up :)
The little things really do matter :)
I loved the finished product.
Table decorations - each table had a different photo
Love Birds Media (Travis & I)
created a fantastic Pregnancy Video & Baby Photo Slide Show for the Shower guests to enjoy
Instead of cards... we asked the guests to sign their names to a book,
to help grow baby Van Allsburg's  library. (She is going to be one smart girl!)
Name Tag station

The delicious food display. Thank you to those who brought yummy lunch to share.
We appreciated your kindness!
I wonder whose cup this is?
More table decorations
I loved this... Rubber Ducky Punch!  Does it get any cuter??
Me & my Michelle's! (sister-in-law & sister)
Michelle with her Party Hostess' or Mother & daughters :)
Sweet Mess - My favorite baby shower game.
Looks yummo!
Michelle's guests... guessing her tummy size
Michelle, crying while watching her special video!  
There were so many great moments at Michelle's shower.  
Her guests were fantastic, the food was delicious & everyone had a great time. 
Successful Baby Shower... CHECK!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Night at the Phoenician

Girls Night!  
Stephanie and her mom (Vicki) invited me to share in a girls night at the Phoenician last night.  Stephanie flew in from Boston, for Thanksgiving - so it was great seeing her!
Coffee on the patio
View from the patio
 Pool Day!!
 Thank you ladies for sharing a fabulous get-away with me!
You two are the best! 
I loved every minute of it :)

Monday, November 21, 2011

Viewing Party - Hunt Doc Productions Presents : Travis' 2010 Elk Hunt

Travis finished his 2010 Elk Hunt Video
so we shared a Viewing Party with the hunting family!
 Great food & great company made for a fabulous party!
 Bill & Trav (the stars/hunters of the video) loved the finished product.
Travis' videography skills are really improving!
I am so proud of him!
Good job - Hunt Doc Productions

C-Dogs : Champs Again

Travis' Tempe softball team celebrated as the League Champions again!
Good job C-Dogs!



ASU vs UofA Game

Travis surprised me with tickets to the ASU vs. UofA game.  Of course we had to meet up with our buddies (Allie & Will) and tailgate!
 We had fantastic seats! 
11 rows back on the 40 yard line
 It was so fun coming back as ASU Alum :)
I love school pride!
Unfortunately... the game did not end up the way we hoped.  
But, we had a blast together :)

Monday, November 14, 2011

Michelle's Ladybug Shower - It all starts with the Invitation

To celebrate the first baby into our family, we knew we had to throw her & Michelle a fantastic Baby Shower!
Theme: Cute as a Bug!
I hand made 50 ladybug invitations and they turned out so precious!
I went all out on the invite because
I feel the invitation sets the mood for the shower!
Now... I can't wait to see how the shower turns out ;)

Monday, November 7, 2011

Early Thanksgiving Dinner with the Family


Since we are all married now, it is tough to get the 8 of us at the same place at the same time.  
So we decided to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner early this year.
The food was delicious and the company was great!
Love you all!