Baby Shower

I had the great opportunity to throw one of my friends a baby shower.  I'm always up for a party.  She's having a girl and it's her 2nd baby so we wanted something cute and simple!  Milk and cookie parties are all over the web and since the very first time I saw one I've wanted to throw one.  Luckily, Jessica was game and I got started right away. 

As much as Evite is convienent and cheaper (free), I love making and sending out an actual invitation.  Am I ol' school?  I created these invites on photoshop elements, printed them on ivory, textured cardstock and tied them with hemp.

Travis, Beau and I picked up all those sticks around our neighborhood for the centerpiece.  I loved how it turned out and is now a permanent fixture on our table.

I personally think you can't have cookies (or any dessert for that matter) without milk so there was regular, chocolate and strawberry.  I love that the milk went with our color theme-an added bonus!

Now for the cookies.  I took this after the party so there was only one left!

Not pictured were crazy craisin cookies which went pretty fast.

I know Jessica is going to hate me for putting this picture up, but we didn't take a picture together at the party and this is the only picture I have of us.  It was spa night for our church's Young Women's program. 

I can't wait to meet your sweet baby girl in April!

Let the Bruising Begin

I know falling down and getting hurt comes with the territory of learning how to walk, but is it normal for a 1 year old to already have a black eye?  We were playing with some wooden blocks so they were littered about the floor.  Beau tripped and fell on one and got a cut under his eye that turned into an ugly bruise. When I change his diaper I'm always seeing bruises on his shins and knees.  And with the way he's always trying to climb on things, I know it's just a matter of time before he gets hurt again.  Oh buddy!

Birthdays

Travis and I celebrated some milestone birthdays this year and in true Harrison fashion we didn't do much to celebrate.  Travis turned the big 3-0 and I had my golden birthday (27 on the 27th)! Back in July I started thinking about throwing a big birthday bash, but Travis put the kibosh on that right away! So instead we did the usual of going out to dinner.  The night before my birthday there was a big snow storm and when we tried to go to a restaurant that we've heard great things about, they were closed.  We tried Fuddruckers, then Five Guys, a small sandwich place and then in desperation I called Chick-fil-a and they were open!!!  Most places were closed because they didn't have power. We had a great time together and enjoy the time we spend with each other.  And one of these days, Travis, I will throw us a big birthday bash!

Beau and I enjoying the snow on my birthday!