Sleepover Update
Well, we survived Sleepover 2008.
Oh, I know I’ve teased about hard it would be but these girls have been a delight. We have had an absolute blast. This picture of The Girl should give you just a little taste of the pinkness that went on in the playroom last night. (I have more pictures of all the girls that I will post if I get the parents’ permission!)
And by the way, did y’all know that polo shirts under ball gowns are all the rage this season?
The boys came in from the football game last night and stared into the playroom for a good long minute. After the shock wore off, they said, “The Man Cave has been infected!!”
They plan a large scale fumigation this afternoon.
Hopefully that will take place during my large scale nap.
And yes, I want to ask y’all a question!!
Every year I stress over what to do for my kids’ birthdays. I love looking online to see get party ideas. How about we have a party carnival where you girls can post your ideas or even link to your previous party posts (say that 5 times fast) so we can share each in one another’s brilliance? I’m thinking we could note age and gender in the link making it easier to scroll through to see what applies to our own families.
What do you say? Will you play?
If y’all seem interested I’ll fab up a button and set a date.
I love fun stuff!
p.s. Have y’all noticed I’ve posted THREE TIMES in two days? I KNOW.
OH MY!!
Too adorable!
A very good Mama you are!
Get yourself a nap and who plan that party carnival let me know.
sweet dreams!
tammy
She looks like a little princess!
The Girl is beautiful! I believe her daddy will be in for it in a few years. He should probably get the shotgun ready.
“Man Cave”…hysterical!! Even at a young age, we are such a mystery to the other gender. I LOVE IT!!
Wow – are y’all gonna have some issues when she gets a wee bit older. I have a feeling you’ll be beating the boys off the door with a stick. What an absolutely beautiful little angel.
One of the best parties we had was a crafting birthday party (that was for girls – I don’t have boys)
Yes. I’m in on the party palooza. Bring it.
And your daughter looks EXACTLY like you, by the way.
OH……
So much fun :)
Fist, knock it off with the frequent posting. You’re giving me bloggers guilt.
Second, I would be ALL OVER the party posts. Great idea. Fabulous.
Third, SHE IS SO PRECIOUS! Look at that smile!
Fourth, go take a nap already!
Oh I love planning a good party, but I’m a birthday party WIMP! I’ve actually given to bribing my boys over the years by giving them a choice: $100 OR a party. They almost always choose the $100. I’d love to see what others come up with, though.
It sounds like she had a great time which is wonderful. It certainly will make a memory, I’m sure.
Hugs,
Susan
I like your new look and I have a few good party ideas that were a smashing hit with my daughter. boys are much harder…I had three of them and we never had so much fun with parties until we had our daughter…..all you need for boys is a wrestling mat, some video games and pizza. Girls…so much more fun!!
She is just precious!
I’m glad to hear you survived!!!
And YES !! I would LOVE to hear other party ideas…I think that sounds great!!
Hugs,
stephanie
Yep Im in for the party carnival! Have a great weekend!
COULD.SHE.BE.CUTER!!
Oh gracious I love my boys but she is making me want a girl like crazy- hehe
So glad it was fun :)
HAve a great one
Kim
Tell the Girl she is 100 times more beautiful than Barbie ever thought about being! What a great pic!
I’m in for the party carnival! I have decided I’m not stressing over parties ever again so I’m in for some stress free ideas!
Also, we went to the game last night, first time this year. So I’m thinking maybe you’re not back luck….we’re just good luck!
she looks just like you!!! Lucky her!!!
Adorable princess!! you are an awesome MOM…
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I love the idea, it is hard to plan parties for boys. Can’t wait until I have this girl and all the fun we can have with parties!
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I’ll play along. We thought we were being clever and cost effective by telling them they could only have a big birthday party every four years. This year my oldest is 8 in November and my middle on is 4 in February. Needless to say, I would love some ideas!
your daughter is beautiful just like her mom! these summer we had a good turn out for my sons birthday.love marina
PS. I like your knew look did you do it?
Your daughter is beautiful!
The blog makeover is very pretty – I just love red!
After fretting over having the “right” party favors, fun games, etc, I’ve gone back to old fashioned birthday parties. Cake and ice cream, paper napkins and plates with a theme and downscaled party favor bags. I don’t plan games anymore, because the kids would rather go in the backyard and play on the swingset and be left alone anyway! LOL!
My motivation early on was to impress the PARENTS of the kids, and that just made for a stressful time of planning and then during the party as well. I say just stick with the very basics and move on.
I’m not saying we shouldn’t do parties just because I only had a few growing up, but I wasn’t stunted or emotionally damaged because all I had was a chocolate cake with some candles for dessert for the better part of my childhood. In fact, it made the few parties that I DID have more special and memorable.
Just my two cents worth…
Xandra
Sounds like a good idea! I’ve only got a couple ideas, but I’m willing to share! I always love getting ideas from really crafty people!
Love the idea for a party carnival!
Sounds like a great time was had by all… I like the party carnival idea, too. :)
Love your blog. can’t wait for the party carnival…
I have 3 girl birthday parties each year…Jan, Feb, March. Sigh. I keep it pretty simple, and we’ve definitely done princess a time or 6, but I’m willing to share what I’ve got and would love to get new ideas!
And I like your new background. :)
I love the party carnival idea.
I hope you got that nap and their fumigation was a success! :)
She is precious and I agree with many others….she looks just like you!
One year for our daughter’s birthday party they painted sun catchers. You can buy them so cheap along with the paint. I also bought the suction “hangers”; the girls had a blast.
Can it be like the old english times and you bethrothe the girl to my Cohen? You know he has a thing for older women! She is beautiful and so sweet! Count me in on party ideas! And I agree with Deedra..you’re not bad luck- we played really well and the other team bit the dust! Love the new look by the way! I’m having so much fun in the blog world! Love ya much!
Yes! Please count me in and let me know if you do it! I need all the ideas for my little princess I can get!
Love the idea of a birthday party carnival- I’m always looking for ideas!
She is just darling! The party sounds like a lot of fun. :) I just spent some time with my new nieces who love their princess dresses. I definitely need to have a daughter someday!
I’m in on the previous party post carnival!
The Mighty Hunter’s job, whenever Stinkerbell has a sleep-over guest, is to scare them and make them squeal and scream at the top of their lungs. He has perfected this skill to Olympic standards. Look for it as a new event in 2010.
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