Cate's 2 Year Pictures Sneak Peek:)

We met with Kristen on Sunday for Cate's two year pictures! We feel so blessed that we have had Kristen to take all of Cate's pictures for the last two years!! I remember when we were were taking these:)

















Here are the sneak peeks of our 2 year session with the AMAZING Kristen:) We LOVE her so much !! She is absolutely an amazing photographer!!







Happy Wednesday my friends!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE

Cate's Second Birthday Party - Part 1 - The Decorations

Cate's birthday turned out cuter than I imagined it:) I had so much fun planning an Elmo themed birthday party for her! I LOVE party planning!! I will post some pictures today of all the decorations and then in another post I post party pics :)

Adorable invitations made by my sweet friend Shannon:) We "met" through blogging and she creates the cutest stuff!!!!



Party favor table:) I got the Elmo baskets 50% off after Easter! My sweet mom and I went to four different Targets to find enough for the party!! My best friend painted the adorable Elmo painting and also painted two paintings for the cake table! Thanks Allison! You are the best!!



My talented and wonderful Aunt sewed little Elmo capes for the kids! I wanted to get pictures of them all in their but the party creeped into nap times and kiddos snuck home:)



The party favor bags had crayons and goldfish crackers in them too:) Oh and skittles and starburst:)

The sign in table had the Sesame Street book, "When is My birthday?" and adorable centerpieces by Maddy Lu's. I have a Cricut and intended to make everything for the centerpiece myself but with going on vacation and moving, I ran out of time!







The fireplace decorations in the present area:)





I made this ribbon wreath:) I was really happy with how it turned out!!!



We decorated Cate's high chair too:)



Outdoor decorations











Cate's pictures in mini milk jugs with goldfish:)





We had four real goldfish too:) Well, we had five but one passed away en route to our house!



The cake table



My dad and I made this adorable street sign! I found the idea on Pinterest and we went to Home Depot to get all the wood and then I panted it! I am going to put it in her playroom. Well, she doesn't have a playroom now but hopefully when we find a new house she will!!











The cake, Elmo cookies, and number 2 cookies were made by my friends mom! She did an amazing job! I can't wait to have her make more cakes for us in the future! I made the chocolate covered oreos with Elmo sugars on top!







My brother agreed to dress up like Elmo for the party! Cate was terrified but it was a great memory! Thanks Brother!! I bought a polaroid camera and we took pictures of the kids with Elmo and they got to take their pictures home!







We also, rented a Sno Cone Trolley:) The kids LOVED it!





We all had so much fun!!! The birthday girl especially:)



Happy Weekend:)
I will post the party pictures next week and Cate's 23 month post too!
LOVE LOVE LOVE

Happy Second Birthday Catharine Isabella

I cannot believe that 2 years ago today our precious Cate was born! At this very moment two years ago, we were snuggling as a new family of three in the hospital bed! Our lives were forever changed that day and we cannot imagine life without our precious little gift from God. She is the best thing that has ever happened to us! We LOVE her with our whole hearts and she makes every day seem a little brighter, happier and more wonderful!!!

















"A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future." - Author unknown

Happy Birthday Catharine Isabella!! We love you with all our heart and soul!!
Don't ever forget how much you are LOVED!!!!!!!