So many projects

I don't know how I am keeping all of this straight but I am. Working on so many projects! And I'm doing a pretty good job completely them too even at a point of exhaustion.

If anyone knows me I love to plan. MONTHS in advance! haha The reasoning is so I can find deals and have some time to get some great ideas!

So I think it was this summer when I thought of Aiden's birthday party theme and Ah I can't wait! So many great ideas!! My mother-in-law saw where someone thought of pop cakes to make the caterpillar I was like ohhh I've already got that one down. haha She commented back oh you are already thinking about that. Yup pretty much everything down to the food is planned. :-) I already found some great deals. Got red and green plates for .30 on clearance a few months back. After the summer I found some bug catchers for under $2 to give as party favors. etc. So what can I mark off my list?! Invitations for my fam down in Florida! Just got done designing it. Gotta love Photoshop! Whatca think?! Blurred out my address.

Next project. Aiden's Grinch tree. I saw the idea on Pinterest. My go-to for inspiration. Best website EVER!! I finished the tree skirt last night. You can't tell from my cellphone pic but all the ornaments on it are Grinch ones! So I think each year we will try to collect the newest Hallmark Grinch ornament they carry.

Next project. Grinch Advent Calendar. Again. another Pinterest idea. People are soooo darn creative! This one is 98% finished still need to laminate the cards. I saw where someone said you can use wax paper...so I might have to try that out rather than paying for it at Kinkos. But each card is a different page of the story and each day you move the Grinch character along. This year I only have 1 surprise in the pockets on the 17th, but in the future I will probably put 1-3 (Like: Go bake cookies, Go see christmas lights, Go to Zoo Lights, etc). This years surprise is my next project. If you want details on how I made it in a previous post I share the link.

Next project. Aiden's advent calendar surprise. A "Polar Express" party!!! I'm inviting over my family members little kids to watch the movie. Enjoy some popcorn, cookies, and a hot chocolate/chocolate milk bar while in their pjs. I think I want to start this as our little tradition. We will see how it goes this year. Again this was another Pinterest idea. See how much this site is awesome!

So I went to work to making the invitations and tickets. Silly me misspelled every Express. Was like why do I have so many leftover P's UGH! I put Exress. Geez so I just said heck I'll use paint writers. I think next year I will redo them. Then I got a small popcorn box and covered it so the kids can drop off their tickets. Found some bells at the dollar store to give away as parting gifts.

Next came the hard part. What can I serve the drinks in?! I got cute Christmas plates from the dollar store but I needed 4 drink holders with lids. But I didn't want to pay a fortune for them...I found some cute ones at Target like the one Aiden has but they are $2.50. Pricey in my book. (I got Aiden's Santa one on clearance last year) So I checked Walmart. Found some and they are perfect and fun. The straw is the handle and the top is a screw on. Best part they were only .98 cents!! Jackpot! And since they are red/green I can reuse them for Aiden's birthday party. Double Jackpot!

That's all my project updates for now. I hung all our exterior lights yesterday! Now just looking for a large wreath. Even have the interior decorated besides the tree. Remind me not to throw a Christmas party again the 1st weekend of December when I'm going out of town the weekend before.

Goal this week. Order our Christmas Cards. A must! I part with some moments of Aiden. Also, RIP to the paci! YAH!!! It is officially gone! My little boy is growing up!