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I've been so busy this week but it has been OH-SO-FREAKING-GOOD!!!
I had my Sis Baby shower yesterday and we had a really good time. I was so tired that Hubs was an angel and took the little guy and let me sleep until 11:30am!

Here are some of the shots from the day:



I had a cookie bar that was a hit, plus I baked chicken roll and Taco Dip. She was really surprised by it. I'm so glad we all got a chance to get together before her little guy comes. And here is a picture of our little man...

He had a blast too with the kids, so much that I did not mind when they turn my bedroom into a fort using our comforter :)
I've been really good with my eating and exercise but yesterday was a break deal since I was going to enjoy myself.
Today we are off to her house to watch the Superbowl, for me it means let the kids play while I watch the commercials.

P.S I used the free printables from Hostess with the Mostess Cirque du Bebe

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Circus First Birthday

Finally I was able to peel the little one from my leg yesterday long enough to get some pictures. Not only does he has an ear infection but now he has croup or the equivalent of a baby seal with a cough. Needles to say, no one is sleeping in our household.

WARNING- this may be a little long...not like "War & Peace" long but just letting you know. I figure I'll give you of the details. We had a Pop Corn bar which was a big hit. My Sister has a coworker that sells these at fairs as a part time job. He provided these boxes:

Below you can see on the wall the labels with the prices for the items, they where print out from the computer and glued over Scrapbook paper.

The items to the left are actually the goody bags.

We had 5 flavors: Regular, Kennel, Caramel, White Cheddar and Caramel Nut. We also had Cotton candy (from Target) and lemonade & Pizza. Another look of the buckets

The hubs and I with the little guy

As the centerpieces for the table we used these buckets from the Dollar spot, they where filled with good old fashion peanuts in a shell.

Above is part of the setting up. We use tickets (purchased at Target for $3.99) we gave these to people to use to get their food. Each item was labeled with the price. i.e: Pop Corn 3tks, Lemonade 2tks, etc. People seemed to really enjoy this too.

Just us...no comments (aren't we sexy?)

I was going nuts for aT-shirt I saw on Etsy...it had the number one attached with fabric and then they can customized with his name for $18+ shipping. Since we are on a budget I was trying to see what choices I had out there. I found something very similar (except for the customized lettering) from Target for $8.99. Score!

Another great buy was this over the door sign that we used to take pictures. It was $9.99 from Oriental Trading...soooo much fun. Here is the little guy and my Goddaughter.

Here is the cake, we had a major issue because some of the decoration flew away when we went to pick it up, but we manage to make it look decent. This is a pineapple and Guava cake!

I did a memory banner with pictures of the little guy from birth to 11 months (please ignore the garbage cans on the background).

Also had a Hot dog machine (rented for $0.00!) The Pizza went on this side too.

Clown Noses from Oriental trading, another big item. Isn't she adorable?

On to the Goody bags. We got this from (yeap) TARGET again for $1 each. We put candy in it, mini plush animals from IKEA ($0.49) and a funky straw (dollar store) that had a tag saying "Thank you for coming to my 1st Birthday.

Another look at the tables

Banner inspired by Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista

The party took place on a rental hall attached to a Fire House- think how cool would that be for an older kid to have a Red truck theme!. Their rental fee is $200 for 4 hours, tables, chairs, industrial Ice machine and kitchen access is included. The Hot dog machine rents for $25, but because it was a Birthday party the Hall was $150 and the Hot dog machine for free. So go ahead and ask around your neighbor Fire House, Elks, American Legion. They are very accommodating and have great prices.

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She's Alive, Aliiiiiiveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I'm alive.

Just been busy with the whole week preparation for the Little guy's Birthday.

I seriously cannot wait. Yesterday was his official birthday, and when he woke up in the middle of the night I try to sing Happy Birthday to him and got smacked in the face (by accident of course) guess he was not in his party mood yet.

I decided not to let the day pass blank so we got cupcakes and celebrate it with his pals at the Daycare. I'm telling you this kid was switch in the Hospital because he did not want his cupcake.

How could a child of mine would not have a cupcake!? Madness!

Sunday I got together with the Sis to make the Birthday banner and some labels that are going to be display for the food. I got the Idea of having tickets all over the place for the kids to get the hot dogs, lemonade, pop corn, etc...I think is going to be so much fun. I also got the box from Oriental Trading with all the goodies. I'm headed to Target tomorrow to get the bags of cotton candy...uff...so much work. Our car looks like a mess :)

I always like having theme parties that are original and not character related. One of my older Sister's was really good at this, creating a Sailboat party, Train party (with moving train on top of the cake!) and so we have try to the same. Oldest kid even got a M&M party! Exhibit A: My Goddaughter's CandyLand party! (yours truly and sis decorated the cake)

Now I am well aware that when he's old enough he is going to request "The Backyardigan's", maybe "Cars" or whatever new cartoon is out (hopefully not Diego...sorry, he irritates me and to know some translations are incorrect drives me bananas) The hubs hates "Wonderpets"....so of course I constantly sing the song while we are driving. I know one of these days he is just going to push me out :)

So I'll leave you with a few shoots of his gathering yesterday... and a little story about his birth day {you didn't really think I was going to let you go so easy, now did ya'?}

It was a cool Monday Morning in May, and behind all the anticipation and the anxiety all I could think of was...I want a sandwich! The fact that you know you are not supposed to eat makes you even hungrier. This is a proven fact. For the entire pregnancy I was sick and eating was something I did because I had to; especially in the morning. But that day, I was dying for a ham and cheese sub.

We choose to be induced because I was already 3 cm a few days before and since Daddy works a little far, we wanted to make sure he was able to be there when it happened...I think my exact words where "the hell I'm doing this alone! YOU HAVE TO BE WITH ME"

Granted, he was not the first child but I was already all alone for the first one and it happened, oh....17 years ago!, so I've already been a little confused about the whole process (that and the fact that it happened in another country).

I was told the Food Service would be closed by 4pm (WTF) and I was convince I was going to be able to make it before by pure will power. I will spare you the few hours in between...it went from I'm ok and being able to stand the contractions to the nurse telling me you have only a few minutes to get the epidural, to me telling my husband "go get me that Doctor with the drugs"

All while Mom and Sis watched/slept not too far from me.

Picture above he was not scare, actually VERY excited of his candle.

The little Asian girly is his accomplice, apparently they get together and go to the door in the back and knock so they can let them out in the yard.

Back to the story:

Of course being that you are my child and will inherit my strong will (hardheaded some may say-semantics, really) you where born at exactly 4:15pm...goodbye sandwich!

You where blueish, and squishy and warn and beautiful. The moment you where placed on top of me, the water works began. I was always so worry about how could I love someone so much again after your big brother. You see after a while it was just him and I and that was ok.

Then I held you and I melted, and realized your heart expands with each child, it does not separate in pieces but rather enlarges itself to make more space to love you...cheesy I know, but even this sarcastic woman cannot deny the love one feels by holding a newborn baby.

So here is to you my little man, I'll love you forever and I will gladly give up a lifetime supply of sandwishes for you any day!

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Saturday's, how I hate you

Now, don't take it personal Saturday; is not your fault. I use to like you, actually love you-not too long ago.

But unfortunately getting up at 5am to be at work at 6am and watching my husband and my baby snuggle in bed, with comfy pillows, dreaming away... and the fact that the sun has not come up yet...well, it makes me hate you. I want to be home. I want to be in bed, having my snoring husband cuddle with me. I want to wake up and make breakfast for my family while listening to my Tassimo brewing a cup of java...and then I want to go out to the park, or the mall or anywhere our hearts desire. Anywhere but work!!!

UGH

I.HATE.WORKING.ON.SATURDAY's

Anyways, moving along Mrs. I-complaint-a-lot.

This weekend is going to be busy, busy, bee. Little man turns one on Tuesday! Yaaaayyyy

(funny thing, I'm planning a First Birthday party for one kid and talking to colleges for the other one, huh!)

Time does fly. So we are having cupcakes at the daycare with all his pals (did I mention he calls out to one little girl? cuuuuuute) on the actual day. My Sister and I are doing the banners and decorations for the actual Party, which is next weekend. We are going to have a Circus theme party...I think I mentioned that before...I have printed labels for all the Circus food, games, etc...aaaahhhhh...can't wait to see the family.

Sis found this image and I altered

Here is some of the inspiration for it.

First: the Banner Idea from Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista (you should pay her a visit, she is one talented girl!)

Circus Party from Kara Party Ideas

**We found OUR popcorn containers @ Target dollar spot...months ago!

Also bought some of the decor at Oriental Trading...waiting for it to arrive any day now...

(Image was found on Kara's website but it is the same as the one from Oriental Trading)

The following is the cake topper, don't worry...I promise it will be fabulous!

I am so thrill to have this party, I will be posting pictures of the actual party so stay tuned.

Now, is time for my 3rd cup or coffee...or is it the 4Th?

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