Valentine's Day Party

For the second year in a row, I hosted an after-school Valentine's Day play date party for Molly and Connor's friends at May River Montessori.  Our school community is really something special and we are thankful for the friendships that we have made with families there. Most of the kids at the party have been in school with Molly since she was 2 -- they were "Cottage Kids" with Ms. Bea. I sincerely love all these holiday celebrations with kids. (Can't wait for the 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt!)

Molly and I crafted for the last few weeks -- a little here and a little there so it wasn't overwhelming. We made pennant flag banners, hanging heart decorations, party hats, cupcake toppers, and Valentine's favors. Of course, we used our PSA Essentials Peel & Stick stamps in our projects.  At the party, I set up a crafting station for the kids to make Valentine's with our popular "love" and Valentine's Day themed stamps.  Kids really embraced it and of course, I got some great pics of kiddos stamping.  Everyone really had fun and even though there were 25 kids at the party and my house really isn't that large, it was surprisingly calm and relaxed.

Here's a photo recap of the fun party and all the little details we worked on!

I am so newly obsessed with my FujiFilm Instapix Camera.  It's so fun to have an instant picture. I took a bunch of kiddos at the party and passed them out to take home as little momentos. I do love digital, but instant film is amazing!

Thankful for a fun afternoon with friends (funny how the mom's never make it into the photos? Must change that!) Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!

Note: Valentine's Day stickers for treat packaging available at Swanky Press.

Valentine's Day Party

A few weeks ago, I decided to throw an afternoon play date and party for Molly's May River Montessori friends and a few neighbors for Valentine's Day.  I really love throwing parties, and love throwing parties for my kids and their friends.  Seeing the joy on everyone faces is just so much fun!

We had a nice crew on Friday afternoon!  Molly and I had spent a few weeks crafting decor for around the house. I got some food from Publix, made some heart shaped PP&J, and scored cupcakes from Ronnie's Bakery.   We made some cupcake toppers using our PSA Essentials custom stamp. We also used stickers from More Than Paper to create favors -- small bags of candy.  Here's a look at all the day of details and everything that came together for the party!

There were about 20 kids there and all the moms (and two trooper Dads! Way to go Case and Matt!)  and we had a great time! It was surprisingly not as chaotic as I thought it might be, and I only had 1 glass of pink champagne!  I loved spending time with the kids and good friends!

Happy Valentine's Day -- now onto St. Patrick's Day!

Vendor credits/mentions:   Cupcakes are from Ronnie's Bakery.  Food is by Publix."I dig you" Valentine's Day stickers and cupcake topper tags are from Swanky Press.  Stamps: PSA Essentials. Treat bag stickers are from More Than Paper.