the crafty gene.

Yup, I'm pretty sure she got that one from me.


Yesterday she asked me if she could borrow some of the party hats in the dining room craft room, if she could have one of the cupcake liners we had for the 4th of july, and if she could have a pom pom from the craft cabinet.

A little while later she told me to close my eyes and come to her room for a very special surprise. I'm so glad I had my phone with me or I would have missed these precious moments...

Why, it was Coco's birthday!
Check out her custom Lulu & Co. hat...he he he. LOVE!

She made confetti to sprinkle around..."to make it festive, mama!"

But this. This is priceless.  Take a look at her checklist!!! You think she's seen me plan a party or two?? HA! I mean, take a look! She has the guest list, the theme, the entertainment, the party sign, the music, the food, and of course, the party hats!! She is her mother's daughter, that's for sure.

Hudson was invited to the party but he refused to wear a girly party hat. Grace offered him his Gruffalo birthday hat but he still refused. So he got kicked out. Feelings hurt, he stomped on her list in anger. Then he went and found his frog wellies, superhero cape, and alligator hat...and came back to "scare all the party guests away". Those two. They make my life so sweet.
This was the best, best, BESTEST "candy store" party ever, Grace!
Thank you for inviting me.
Now...to write those thank-you notes ;)