Teapots and Blossoms

Dear Blog,

I'm so sorry to have neglected you in such a shameful manner.  My family is now over the flu and the nasty stomach bug.  Life is almost back to normal.  I promise to be more diligent in updating you.  As a token of good faith, here are some shots from sweet Kate's first birthday party.  I think the world of my dear friend Trish.  She was kind enough to agree to let me host Kate's party yesterday...even though she knows I have a tendency to go a little loco when it comes to planning.  I just can't help myself.  Trish wanted the party to have a tea and blossoms theme in teal and pink.  I love teal and pink.  We had so much fun putting it together and Kate was absolutely adorable!

Don't you love her little dress?

The cake was made by Trish's friend and neighbor Sarah.  She's starting her own cake business and these were the very first flowers she had ever made from gum paste....amazing.  The cake had an almond flavor and was absolutely delicious.

Kate has just started walking but she walks so incredibly well....everywhere...non-stop.  She was cracking me up with this balloon.  I made both of the teapot canvases.  The button teapot was super easy and fun.  I realized while making the other canvas that even though I thought I knew how to decoupage, in fact, I do not.  Of course after seeing Mommy at work, the girls needed their own "campuses" as they called them so they could "make art" as well.  They've already been busy creating masterpieces this morning.

See you again tomorrow.  I have some fun pictures of Jacob to share.