My birthday and the last day of school

Since Sophie's birthday is in the summer, we decided to celebrate it at school on the last full day...which happened to be my birthday! It was fun to visit her class, as always. It is so hard to believe this little lady is going to be 5 and in kindergarten in less than 3 months!!

She has absolutely loved her teachers these past two years!  Mrs Solem is giving Sophie her certificate of completion in this little picture.  She also taught Weston his second year of pre-school and has interacted with Sophie on a daily basis for almost 3 years!

Mrs. Kimball has also been wonderful!

For the past couple of weeks, Jason kept asking what I wanted to do on my birthday, to which I kept responding, "see the young women!" I have missed them so much.  Luckily, I got invited to join the Laurels that night for mutual, which was so much fun! Rebecca, Emily, Makenzie, Kaitlan, Kira and Cami were all there at Jaime Wolff's house.  There was food and games, but mostly just visiting and reminiscing.

These two beauties are about to graduate from high school, so it was their last activity in Young Women's after 6 years.  I was so happy I got to be there with them.

Earlier in the day I was pleasantly surprised by a few visitors!  Curtis came by with some pasteries (gluten free) and a nice gift. After that I literally had visitors all day!  I was so spoiled.  The Crowthers brought me these beautiful lilies (and a gift card to my favorite restaurant)! 

The mini roses are from the Wolff's, and the beautiful daisy plant is from Julie!  Katie also dropped by with a lovely gift.  I am truly surrounded by wonderful friends!

The next day, June 4, was the last day of school.  Sophie's class did a water play day, so me and Brighton joined in on the fun.  Here are just a couple of Sophie's friends.  I love the sassy hands on her hips pose she's got going on in these pics.  That stance pretty much sums up her  no-nonsense attitude!

After Sophie's pre-k was dismissed, we headed over to Weston's class, which was watching Frozen and eating ice cream.  Brighton knocked over a bottle of sprinkles...but at least he was helpful and tried to sweep them all up!

Once Weston spent a moment sitting in the stroller, every kid in his class wanted to try it too...and they all wanted me to take their pictures!

This last gem was actually from my birthday, I believe, but I just had to include it...little Brighton looking like such a big boy!  He fell asleep watching Curious George, and believe me when I say that I really didn't want to move him!                                                                

And now that school is over, bring on summer!

Sophie's Princess Tea Party

Sophie had quite a special birthday this year! We did a princess tea party, and it was so much fun! I am not super crafty, as you know, but I was really thrilled with how my decorations turned out.

Our friend, Amy Ramsey, did this gorgeous cake.  That woman has talent!

I used a lovely lace tablecloth my mom gave me a few years ago that she bought in Mexico, I believe.  I had never used it, but immediately knew that it would be perfect for this occasion!

I also used some of my mom's beautiful silver.  I love this tea pot set.  It totally makes me think of my classy mom, who got it out on many special occasions and holidays through the years, from the time I was a little girl. 

Jason also worked hard on preparing for this party.  I wish I had taken a picture of the invitations that he helped design.  They were fancy and pretty, and we rolled them up like scrolls, sealing them with wax.

Sophie was excited for many reasons, one being that I let her wear a little pink lipstick.  I like the disgruntled look on Weston's face in the background of this pic...for some reason it makes me chuckle!

Oh, and I also painted her nails...

Check out these beautiful "cake pops" that Jason made...he used special limited edition watermelon flavored oreos!  Everyone always thinks that I am the one doing these creative things, and as much as I'd like to take credit, I have to admit my husband is pretty awesome at parties!

I also used this lovely china tea/dessert plate set from my mom.  I absolutely loved using these beautiful items of my mom's.  This was her kind of party!  And it made me feel like she was a more involved part of the festivities to use her china and silver.

I got a little carried away taking pictures of the birthday girl!  I really wanted to remember this birthday...and for her to look back on it and remember as well.

My handsome little "prince" was such a gracious host...every time someone would ring the doorbell, he would answer it by saying in his most proper and formal voice, "welcome to the royal tea party!"  He would then laugh uproariously. Such a silly man!

Most of the princesses have arrived...

We began the party by making princess jewelry, which the girls all seemed to really enjoy.  Weston even made himself a "pirate necklace" out of pearls...something a pirate would consider great booty, I guess.

Preparing the royal brunch...

Jason really went all out (as if that surprises anyone)!  The delicacies included cream cheese and strawberry jam sandwiches, nutella and raspberry jam, strawberry cream cheese with sliced strawberries on raisin bread, roast beef with horseradish, pate with fancy mustard and red onion, smoked salmon and cream cheese with an olive on top, fruit, tea biscuits and fancy punch.

Father and son - two handsome men!

 

Jason was quite the attentive server, and I was very impressed with the manners of all our sweet guests!

Enjoying the food...

We had a little "dance party" between the food and the cake, but none of my pictures really turned out.

Opening presents...this particular one turned out to be a watch from Curtis, who could have never known that Weston had been begging for a watch for weeks. When he saw the watch, he immediately burst into tears!  It was almost embarrassing.  Poor guy. Curtis, being ever generous, took Weston out later on to get him a watch too!

Sophie is one lucky girl...she got so many toys and gifts that she plays with every day, including this tea set from Jason's dad. 

And Brighton just keeps wooing us all with his handsome, charming little face!