My Birthday and Valentines Day 2019

This week has been a BIG one!  I’m worn out.  We celebrated my 34th birthday this week and a really fun Valentines Day party all after we had just been to New Orleans for a pretty amazing Mardi Gras celebration! 

On my birthday, a group of girls all came to meet me for a super fun birthday lunch.  I’ve learned that if you can, its really fun to schedule something for the day of your actual birthday.   Maybe a lunch with one friend, a group of friends, or a day at the spa.  It just makes it feel extra special 🙂

These sunglasses were in my car from Madelyn.  We bought these for her ice cream 3rd Birthday party last summer! 

Dress | Scarf | Bracelet | Ring | Earrings

The kids really made Valentines fun this year!!!   They had the cutest heart outfits from Dondolo and let me have a little photo shoot with them.  I just can’t believe how big Molly looks in these photos.  

We made Valentines cookies.  I bought the pre-made heart cookies that you could buy at Target. I tried to keep my life simple as possible because I’m really not a great baker.  I am going to try making some sugar cookies of my own for Easter though! 

I love waking up early and surprising them with pancakes.  Sometimes I will go out and get some doughnuts, but I love doing pancakes and setting them up a special table. 

Valentines morning I did spoil the kids.  I was super excited about these homemade playdoh/sensory kits that I had ordered.  The rest of the things are some little Target dollar items plus some new sippy cups for school.

Valentine Chair Backers 

Valentines Banner // Pajamas

Madelyns Dress (old Proper Peony) | Shoes | Sunnies | Strider Bike

My heart sweater // Heart Earrings // Fave Jeans // Cutest Shoes (availabe in lots of colors too)

For Valentines Night, we had about 10 couples over to my Mom’s house for a Valentines Wine Tasting dinner .  It turned out to be a blast!! The idea all started about a month ago at a girls wine dinner when they said they would love for my Mom’s boyfriend to host a wine pairing for them because he is a sommelier. We decided it would be really fun to do on Valentine’s Day, so everyone chipped in and we set up a really fun night of food, wine and a great time. 

I downloaded a simple dinner menu template from Etsy and then bought the cutest balloon gardens from Glamfettico.  It was DIY and I promise you she makes it so easy.  I just love the way it turned out!!

Dress/Tunic | Earrings | Faux Leather Leggings | Shoes (the best dupes, also here)

It was such a fun way to spend Valentines Day instead of going out to a restaurant.  We all had a blast.  

I also have to share with you guys my favorite Pajama company is having a huge sale. I just gave a pair to my MIL for Valentines Day because I got her hooked on them too!!  Sizes are running out fast, so grab them while you can.  Sale goes until the 24th!