Sonja's Third Birthday

Our little Cupcake turned three this week, her friends joined us at the park for an owl themed party.  Sadly, a few of our friends and family couldn't make it, so I'm sharing a few photos here for everyone to enjoy.

It was really bright, but surprisingly not that hot out!  

{above: thank you books for the kiddos and the #hashtag for instagram}

Owl details and a few facts about owls.

Husband took his sweet time showing up with ice, but I promise my guests were well hydrated.

My mom bought that tea towel, and I made the banner.

More table cloths from my mom, an owl mug from here, an owl cookie jar filled with trail mix from here, and caprese skewers with cupcake topper owls.

also on the menu; carrot, celery & cream cheese rolled sandwiches and peanut butter and jelly rolled sandwiches, pasta salad and veggies and hummus. 

Okay.  let me explain the limo.

For my sister in law's wedding we had a limo for the family so there would be a safe and classy way to get everyone home.  Sonja has been begging for a limo ride since the wedding and since no one is getting married or even hosting a major event anytime soon her Nonno rented this limo to pick up and drop off the birthday girl with her family.  She was so excited, I should have just gotten her this instead of the party!

Celebrating my birthing day with an ice cold glass of water.

Aunt Emily made these adorable owl cupcakes!

just a few of the guests.

I love that she's old enough for FRIENDS to come to her parties!

Vera keeping herself entertained.

A few of my favorite owls from the party.

cake from treehouse bakery {vegan}

Mouths full of cake!

More guests and a few gifts {even though I didn't want anyone to get her anything!}

Another one of her requested activities:

A pinata filled with CANDY! {owl pinata from Party City}

Actually, I filled it with chocolate, risky for a September birthday in Phoenix, but I bought tiny baskets for the kiddos and they were the only candy that would fit in them, so I FROZE them the night before, because you know, I'm the smartest.

And that was Sonja's third birthday party. Planning an owl party? I've got a whole inspiration board for you here. Next year? I'm thinking books!

-Jenn

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Eschut Wedding!

My Sister-in-law's wedding was May 25, 2013 and I'm finally getting around to posting her wedding photos here on the blog!  She got married at Heritage Square here in Downtown Phoenix. Like any venue there were pros and cons, mostly a good space, but I'll share more about that later in the post.  Enjoy the photos {that my sister and sister-in-laws mostly took}...

Getting Ready:

Okay, I DID take some photos that day. 

Getting ready room! As you can see Sonja was VERY excited!

She is literally jumping for joy!

Bridesmaid/Sister getting her hair did! 

The view from our dressing room at the Sheraton Downtown. 

One major negative thing about Heritage Square is there is no private bathroom, so we had to get ready somewhere else then drive to the venue.  They did have a dressing room, but it was more of an office or meeting room.  Husband actually ended up having to get ready in the public bathroom because he got trapped there unloading everything. That's another con, at our wedding we could set up the night before, at Heritage Square we could only start at 2pm and the wedding was at 5pm!

#BridalDiet

Bridesmaids' gifts 

We each got our own mug & plate. 

Vera with her Aunt Haley 

Flower girl dress and flowers {hand knitted but Hope} 

Dress Detail 

The Bouquets 

Fans/Programs 

My parents helped a ton! I was able to LITERALLY run around before the wedding to get everything in it's place and it was only because they helped watch the girls the whole day! 

Mother and Brother of the Bride 

 

Me and my Flower girl!

Father and Daughter. 

Her something borrowed was my veil.

Each plate was a unique antique or thrifted plate. This was mine.

Table Setting.

After the ceremony we took our wedding party photos by Robert|Conrad 

sneak preview by Robert|Conrad

Sonja wanted a photo with her Aunt Emmy and Official Uncle Matt 

They served Greek food and it was the best I've ever had! 

Who doesn't love a falafel bar?! 

Sonja and her Lemonade {and her gold fingernails to match her shoes}, and my delicious dinner!

{above} my parents

Photo Booth Fun with the Hubs.

Oh, and in honor of Netflix releasing season 4 of Arrested Development it wasn't just a photo booth it was a #photoBLUTH!

First Dance as Husband and Wife, Father Daughter Dance

Father Daughter and Mother Son 

Sisters and their dad. 

My daughter and her father. 

Sweetheart Cake by Treehouse Bakery

A few of my favorite women.

Husband has the best grandmother and her sisters! 

Moby Wrapped baby makes for a happy baby {and I was still able to dance!}

...and then we got home, there were the instagram photos:

#eatdrinkbemarried2013

Such a lovely evening!

Congrats again Matt & Emily!

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