Birthday Party

Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2012

I can't believe that tomorrow my baby is going to be 4!!  So in honor of that very special day, and with my Mom's help, we put together a very special birthday party here at the hospital.

Here is a peek at the FABULOUS party that we put together 'hospital' style:

Decorations:

We had everything set up and ready... The birthday boy just thought he was coming to visit his Mommie.  He had no clue that it was actually a 'surprise' party!  He was so excited!

He was so sincerely surprised - that made me SO happy!  And then he got to looking around and LOVED all the decorations.

Now it was time to party and have a great time:

Time to sing... la la la la... Happy 4th Birthday to Gavin!

A very special break to Gavin's party, to recognize Uncle Mike's birthday today - happy birthday Uncle Mike!!! We are so blessed to be able to spend this time with you, Aunt Molly and Mathew :)

then of course... the big time, especially when your 4 - PrEsEnTs!!!

Games!!!

Skylanders!!!

Baseball!!!

he didn't understand at first but this was to signify, Swim Lessons
he is SO EXCITED and asks to start all the time :)
Thanks Poppy and Nonny!

Time to wrap up, clean up and time for me to get back in bed - Oh yeah! Caravan time ...

And with all the presents packed up, trash picked up and hugs and kisses given... I looked around and reliezed that no matter where the party was, it was a success because of the beauty of the special day and the people that were there to help celebrate in that glory!  I am very blessed with the family that I have and with that...

As a uberly proud Mommie, I send many many birthday wishes and LOVE to my first born!  I can't believe that he is going to be 4 tomorrow - time flies!

my beautiful family
me and my boys... nose pickers and all ;)

Until next time squeeze your MoNkEyS tight!

Christina

Big 3

I know I am late on this and am hoping to catch up on and finish a few that I have started and not posted...

Janurary 30th was my biggest MoNkEyS 3rd birthday, and it was a magical day!! 

He is REALLY into basketball and all sports, so we did an 'arcade' party.    Or at least it was 'planned' and advertised as an arcade party, but once it was said and done - I think it ended up as s  sports fanatics perfect party.

Any way - it was fabulous and he had a wonderful time with friends and family; and of course, that is all that is important!

So a few days before it was time for party prep to start and Nonny helped... it was a great day and the boys had a blast helping bake the cookies that later transformed into fabulous sugar masterpieces...





 

 

Once the decorations were all prepped, we just had to wait for party day... and it came quickly...  Here is the fabulous party decorations...  Don't forget to find those gorgeous sugar cookies handmade by the kiddos and Nonny; and personally decorated with LOVE by Nonny!!!

table decorations

The decorations turned out so fabulous, I couldn't wait for everyone to arrive...  the 'arcardes' were on, and hoops were going... party started and everyone was having a blast. 




Birthday boy with Daddy and Uncle D shooting hoops!


The fun continued all evening..  from pizza, to cake to presents!

Blowing out the candles!!!

 



That special day 3 years ago, was such a blessed day in my life, and I still can't believe that it has already been 3 years.  WOW!! 

Gavin, Thank you for choosing me to be your Mommie!  I am the luckiest Mommie I know!  I LOVE YOU!!!

And just because I am sappy...  Here is that special day 3 years ago:

GKK - 1.30.2008

And to all that came to the party:  Thank you for helping make my special MoNkEyS day - AWESOME!  You all ROCK!

Until next time - Squeeze your MoNkEyS tight!
Christina

love a good mess

To me, there is no greater joy in what I do, than to see pictures of my work 'in action'.  I absolutely love when customers covno (Etsy email) or email me to let me know that the onesie, tshirt, blanket or bag was a huge hit/ success.  There is no great compliment.  And well, pictures, they just top it off.  Pictures always make my day, and late last night I got 2 that had me grinning from ear to ear...

Look at how adorable:

Happy 1st Birthday Ava!

There is nothing that is more sweet, to me, than the 'messy' 1st birthday cake picture!  I LOVE THEM!!!  and she did a FABULOUS job making a beautiful mess.

It was so funny, though, in the message that I got from Mom, my very wonderful customer;  She was not only overjoyed at how the shirt came out, but I think even more so that she was able to get all that cake and icing out of the onesie after the party - KUDOS, Mom! 

And how cute is this one too!!  Doesn't she look absoultely precious in her Birthday outfit and that too cute anywhere chair!! 

It seems as though Princess Ava had a very wonderful and memorable, especially for Mom and Dad, first Birthday!  Thank you so much, for allowing me to play part in such a special day!

Hope you all enjoyed these wonderful pictures as much as I did!  Thanks, to Ava's Mommie for sharing!  Happy 1st Birthday Ava!

For those that are curious, here is the shirt that was used:

Birthday Girl Onesie

and it also comes in tee's for the older girls...

Birthday Girl Tee

Until Next time, Squeeze your MoNkEyS,
Christina

celebration

There is nothing better than enjoying the weekend, and this weekend was fabulous!!!  I got to spend the entire weekend with my MoNkEyS and it was so great.  From snuggle and lazy time to soccer to beautiful little C's first birthday party!

First  birthdays are the best, and this one was great!!! Our awesome friends little lady bug C, is one and her party was today.  C's birthday was done in lady bugs;  the black, white and red was AWESOME!!!  Mom did a fabulous job - Kudo's!!!  Here is a sneek:

Cupcake Toppers can be found here: The Paper Kingdom

Absolutely precious, right?  Totally!!!  The entire party was done to the nines in this decor, and even C's attire, tutu and all!!!  But none the less... the mess was only a song away, and oh what a fabulous MESS it was.

With this theme in mind, I worked on my own lovely 'lady bug' set....  Here is what I came up with-->

Cute...  Keep Looking... There's MORE -->

 I really enjoyed designing this set, and I hope you enjoy it to.  The shirt and the bag I am going to sell seperately and together as a party package.  Stay tuned to my Etsy Shop and Facebook for when the listing is available.

Three MoNkEyS Unique Facebook

Three MoNkEyS unique Etsy Shop

Another fabulous week and another fabulous weekend...

Until tomorrow, squeeze your MoNkEyS tight-
Christina