a homeade birthday

let me just start by saying that I am horrible at surprises. So when I decided I was going to make everything for Logan's first birthday, and I actually began making the invites, it was extremely hard not to share them with people before they were done and sent out. With that being said, I have sent them out, and can't contain my excitement anymore! 

We decided to go with a monster theme since it is so close to Halloween. There was nothing that satisfied me for a one-year-old party though in that theme.. and that is what made me decide to do it homemade. I am pretty happy with how they came out (although I am probably my worst critic). 

I did a few different types of monsters, with the colors of the party (blue, green, yellow, red). I cannot wait to hand out the homemade party favors.. I am really having a hard time not sharing what those are. What I really love about this homemade party theme is that it was so cheap to do and that no one else will have a party exactly like it! I am all about being unique. 

I know he won't remember the party personally, just what he sees in pictures (which there will be plenty of) but I couldn't help but go big.. I mean he only turns one once!

 *the blank spots at the bottom aren't really blank.. I just didn't want to share the address of the party with everyone!

congrats!

Congratulations on your engagement! Such exciting news for my best friend since third grade!  (now come visit us, dangit!)

Miss you, and all our good times!

holy cow, a whole month?!

has it really been that long? (It's funny because my last post was also a late post.) I feel like just yesterday, it was my birthday. Well, hello October, and hello cooler weather! I can't believe that Logan will be 1 in a few short weeks.. time goes way to fast. 

Now that I've taking my first set of tests for school, I am focused on getting Logan's birthday party ready. I am so excited, besides the fact that my baby isn't a baby anymore! So far, I have made everything on my own, and I'm pretty proud. Invites are going in the mail tomorrow, and I'm going to crack down on the party favors (my favorite part so far!). Is it bad that I already have a theme picked out for next year?!

Anyways, its mainly school and photography have kept me from updating every night.. Its definitely a lot to balance, but I think I have it under control so far (besides the no blogging for a month). I've gotten quite a bit of business on the photography, and it has been fun! Crazy how fast it caught on, of course I'm not complaining.

In our spare time, we have been spending our evenings at the park, and when weather permits, we try to ride our bike. Logan has gotten so good at walking, its crazy. It is also scary to watch.. I cringe anytime he gets close to a sharp edge. Fingers crossed for no accidents!

Note- the black eye he has in the picture isn't from walking, its from being nosey, and pulling a tv tray down on himself haha


Oh, and if you haven't watched the movie 'What To Expect When Your Expecting' you should.. its pretty dang funny, at least to me.