Wordless Wednesday - Oh snap!

Lisa lives on...

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Happy Birthday Le-Anna

Today is Layla's NaNa's Birthday!  That was quite a sentence.  Is it even correct?  Nevermind. 

We attended a 50th birthday bash in San Antonio over the weekend for her and every detail was laid out.  By her, no less.  She did a terrific job.  It was a splendid and fabulous event!!  And I know Le-Anna had a blast celebrating with her nearest and dearest friends and family. 

I have lots of photos to share, but for whatever reason I am having some difficulties downloading them.  So stay tuned...they are sure to pop up soon!

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Thoughts for Tuesday - 08.24.10

The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.

~ Oscar Wilde

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Manic Monday - 08.23.10

Laws are like cobwebs,

which may catch small flies,

{like myself*}

but let wasps and hornets break through.

~ Jonathan Swift, A Critical Essay upon the Faculties of the Mind, 1707

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*Yes, I was in court all morning.

a friday reminder

Through humor,

you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers.

And once you find laughter,

no matter how painful your situation might be,

you can survive it.

~ Bill Cosby

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Pink & Green Thursday - 08.19.10

  

I fell in love with all of these images upon stumbling all over them.  I hope you all enjoy as much as I did...and still am!  The weekend is almost here ladies...

 

Which photo is your favorite?  It was hard to narrow it down, but I am pretty partial to the heels. 

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the birthday review

So, Layla's birthday was on August 4th, in the middle of the week, so we decided a girls night out for pizza was in order.  Her BFF, Addison, and basically my BFF, Courtney, came and picked us up and we treated the little ladies to a pizza party night!

Here are some of the out-takes.  Enjoy!

{two of the sweetest and silliest girls I know!}

Then we headed home to sing Happy Birthday with daddy and eat some yummy cake. 

{made by yours truly}

{please excuse the mess you can see in my house...eeek!}

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On to the birthday PARTY!!!  It was a Seasame Street SPLASH theme and it was a HIT!  The kids loved it.  Here is the invite we made. 

I used a lady I found off of e-bay!  Her name is Kelly, with Shutterbug Sentiments and she did a wonderful job, in my opinion!  She was easy to work with and extremely prompt.  I cannot wait to see the thank you cards now...

Of course, it was H-O-T HOT!  It is August in Houston.  I can always count on that.  But, I decided to have it at an outdoor park, with picnic area, playground and a splash pad.  I don't think the kids noticed the heat.  But, of course the parents did!!  I know I did.  But, it was still a BLAST! 

My good friend, Monica, brought her sweet baby boy, M.J. to the party. 

And it's in her nature to pick up a camera and start shooting.  So, here are just a few shots from Monica D. Walker Photography.

And here are some of my random, point and shoot pictures...

The day was made even more special because Layla's MiMi and PoPo (my parents) and her Aunt Kimmy (my lil' sis) and her Addie Mae (my niece) came into town to help us prepare and celebrate the big day.  Check out Miss Addie Mae just trying to stay cool...

Once the fancy cupcakes arrived, all of the kids eyes were fixated on them!  My girlfriend, Tara, did an amazing job - Elmo, Cookie Monster and a few Abby Cadabby cupcakes.  They were the talk of the par-tay!

{look at Layla peeking!  Busted.}

Those cupcakes were a fashionably 10 minutes late - thank goodness!  My cupcakes that were on site for about 2 hours before the party goers showed up...

...they didn't fair so well.  Can you see the icing melting off?  Ah, well.  Pfft! 

Check out my party bags I made!  I love them.  I purchased a file through Maryann from the Etsy shoppe, RyCreation.  They were meant to be balloon embellishments, but I used them on my party bags.  Obviously, they can be used as both!  Even better. 

I also made the Happy Birthday banner, but you really can't see it too well.  I had to include the pic anyway.  A labor of love...

The Happy Birthday song and what-nots!

A moment with daddy.  Snapped by, the "I never get a moment" mommy! 

Layla was ready to get the party started!  Bring on the pinata.  ELMO!!!!  I think this was the favorite part of the party for most.  Including me.  For most of these youngins' it was their first experience with a pinata, so they were not quite sure what to do!?!  Some would just 'tap' it.  Hilarious, to say the least! 

{I know Elmo is a bit scary looking!}

{Ugh!  Put your back into it!}

A very special day to remember.  Oh, and guess what topped that off?!!?!!

A pink Escalade from one of daddy's friends!  Thanks Jameel.  More on that later....can someone say SPOILED.  ROTTEN?