Liv's 3rd Birthday Party {Princess Ballerina}

I had a BLAST working with Olivia on creating her a party fit for a {ballerina} Princess! We chose pink, purple and gold and kind of ran with it! I did find a LOT of inspiration on pinterest and had fun with a few DIYs!

DETAILS:

Liv's Tutu: Target

Ava's Tutu: Target (old)

All gift bag contents: Target & Walmart

Gift bags: Dollar Tree

Pink, Purple & White Balloons: Walmart

Clear Balloons: : Local party supply store

Gold & Metallic Ribbon: Target (old, after holidays)

Tulle Scraps: Joann's

Plates: Walmart

Napkins: Walmart

Table cloths: Walmart

Plastic cups: Walmart (Hefty brand)

Silverware: Target

Pink & Purple tongs: Walmart

Candle: Walmart

Princess Straws: Dollar Tree

Metallic cupcake wrappers: Walmart

Silver Tiered tray: Marshall's (old)

Cupcake holder: Target (bought on clearance after valentine's day and spray painted white)

Colored frosting: Target

Confetti: Joann's (inside clear balloons)

Flag food picks: Target

Metallic food picks: Local party supply store

Crown cupcake toppers: Walmart

Sprinkles: Walmart & Joann's

Mason Jars: Bought at Meijer, spray painted gold by me (spray paint)

Tutu "Print": Made by Me

Birthday Banner: Made by Me

Tutu, Crown & 3 centerpieces: Made by Me

Flowers: Meijer

Invitation: Etsy

If I missed anything, please ask me in the comments! :)

#Livturnsthree

I can't believe our big girl turned three today!! I made this video last night with photos and videos I had on my phone from the past year. I know there are so many videos and photos missing so I might edit it and remake it but I love having these videos from each year to look back on! I can't get over the little lady this girl has become! Gosh she has us wrapped around each one of those very sassy fingers! Love that girl so much!! 

We spent the day celebrating! It was SUCH a fun day!!

Last night (3:30am this morning to be exact) We blew up balloons and covered her door with crepe paper to wake up to and Jer put her birthday present together and hid it in the basement...

When Liv woke up at 6:30am (yes I got three hours of sleep...) she called to us letting us know there were balloons in her room haha 

She held on to those suckers ALLLLL morning!

Jer & Liv had leftover donuts and watermelon for breakfast and then we got ready. We did a pink glow stick bubble bath for Liv. She thought it was cool.

Then we went to lunch at bdubs. Liv loved it and she got  free birthday dessert too!

When we got home we gave Liv her gift. 

She ended up falling down and got a few scrapes but asked to get right back on which Jer & I loved!

When we got back inside the girls were exhausted, 6:30am is pretty early for Liv to wake up! So we laid on the couch and took a nap.

When we woke up we ran some errands, grabbed starbucks, visited Jer at work and then Liv and I got Qdoba, her fav, for dinner. She ate every last bite! haha

We spent the night doing a little bit of birthday party crafting, mostly me doing and her "helping" and then we cuddled on the couch and she almost fell asleep on me a few times, I was REALLY hoping she would fall asleep on me. That hasn't happened in forever!!

All in all SUCH a great day! Beautiful weather and lots of Quality time with our girls!! Can't wait to celebrate more on sunday!

FREE Birthday Printables

While planning Livs "Princess Ballerina" Birthday Party, I searched pinterest for cute printables and was surprised how many cute FREE printables I found! I thought I would share them with all of you in case you are looking for something similar! :)

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These are all 8X10 prints but the links provided show different variations and sizes!

You can find more free printables that I have pinned here

Ava: 9 Weeks

We had Ava's 2 month appointment on Monday May 19th and Ava weighed 11lbs 12oz and 24" inches long! We also had to do the dreaded 2 month shots. Ava took them like a champ. I nursed her immediately after and she fell asleep! After the appointment we ran errands and she slept the whole time. She ended up taking about a 3 hour nap. When she woke up to eat she seemed fine and then later that night she started to get warm and fussy so I gave her the tylenol dosage suggested by the doctor and she was fine after. SO glad that is all over with! Daddy gets to do 4 month shots ;)

Still wearing 3 month cloths and size 1 diapers. Wore shoes for the first time, the same ones Liv wore! They are still a little big but were SO adorable!! Eyes are DEF brown now. The dominant Lawless brown eye! haha Hair is still very dark and getting long in the back, we want to trim it SO bad! haha

Eating and sleeping are still going well, still cluster feeding a lot from 7-9 or 9-11. Usually sleeps 11-3 and sometimes (one time) 11-5! Would LOVE LOVE for that to happen again!! :) Sometimes will take a pacifier, seems to like it best in swing or when we are in car. VERY good sleeper in car but will wake up when car stops which is unfortunate! Still loves swing!

LOVES Liv. Coos and smiles when she sees her! Liv is doing SO much better too! VERY intered in Ava now. VERY concerned when Ava cries/is upset. HAs many times tried picking Ava up out of swing, we have explained to her that for mommy and daddy to do. Does much better with holding her as well. :)

Ava is recognizing us as well. LOVES staring at us and when we talk to her. She will smile and coo and its almost like she is trying to talk/tell us something! Staying awake for longer periods of time during day. Loves sitting up (with assistance of course) and not a huge fan of tummy time. Has recently started drooling a lot more too. REALLY hoping this isn't a sign of early teething! :(

Can't believe how big she is getting!!

Trendy Tot Tuesday {Birthday Girl}

I can't believe Liv will be THREE on Friday! Every time I say it out loud I have to pinch myself!! 

For her birthday and party she has been very opinionated about what she wants. With all of her "requests" we have themed her party after her nickname "Princess Ballerina." It will include lots of tulle, sparkle, pink, purple and gold! I love her input for her party! She has SO much personality and is so decisive to what she wants which I LOVE! Here are a few things Liv and I were inspired by for her party:

"Princess Ballerina" inspired party by meganlawless-1 on Polyvore

So far I am LOVING how everything is coming together! I know in the above pictures everything is mostly pink & gold but for Livs party everything is shades of pink & purple with touches of gold. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to find gold, especially tissue paper!! 

• Trendy Tot Tuesday is a chance to talk about kid's style, and pretty much anything goes.  Pictures of your cutie, talking about their style (that you buy and dress them in, ahem!), a Polyvore board, linking to the new kid's line at the Gap - anything!  All ages welcome, from you sweet pregnant mamas stocking up a closet to the teenagers that probably pick all their own stuff out now  

• This is a hop-style link up - please follow your hosts (Myself & Kelly)- we are in spots 1 & 2.  Also, jump around to meet other bloggers!  We hope everyone gains some new followers from this link up and finds some fabulous new blogs!

• Please link back to (at least!) one of us, and feel free to steal our Trendy Tot Tuesday badge if you'd like.  If you're a tweeter or instagram-er, use #trendytot

• Interested in co-hosting?  Please let me know if you think you'd like to be a  co-host!! You can leave me a comment or email me!! :)
• Interested in sponsoring or hosting a giveaway? You can leave me a comment or email me! 

Ava: 7 & 8 Weeks

I can NOT believe that Ava is 2 months today!! The time is FLYING by!! 

SEVEN WEEKS:

Wearing 0-3m and 3m clothes, size 1 diapers. Still HATES being naked but doesn't mind baths as long as bath water is really warm. holding head up longer and longer and started reaching for hair and clothes to pull on during nursing. 

Still loving the moby! Nursed in public for first time while at childrens museum! Mommy was very nervous but we were discreet and stayed covered which Ava didn't love. Didn't pump this week so not sure how much Ava is eating.

Sleeping a LITTLE less during day and averaging 3.5-4.5 "naps" at night.

 EIGHT WEEKS:

Celebrated mother's day! Visited daddy at work for brunch and then spent the day at home relaxing! Went to Mt. Town for dinner and then got ice cream after :) Took first family of 4 vacation to Traverse City! On vacation slept a 5-5.5 hour stretch BOTH nights! Which I appreciated!!

Again, Wearing 0-3m and 3m clothes, size 1 diapers. Head control is CRAZY! Holds head really, really well! LOVES looking around and studying peoples faces! Started cooing and smiling when we talk to her. When I kiss/rub her cheeks she will coo or try to "talk" it is THE cutest! love it so much. Realized she is ticklish on neck and belly. Still giggles in sleep sometimes too!

This week Eating def. increased! Ava LOVES to eat! Had a lot of cluster feedings, especially at night! (growth spurt!)

Liv is being much sweeter to Ava. Gets VERY concerned when she is crying or upset. LOVES to give her her pacifier and asks to hold her. Most of the time it doesn't last long, but it is baby steps! :) 

Ava is still sleeping in a cradle in our room. We started talking about moving her to her crib but I am not ready yet. It will be a while before she outgrows her cradle and I love that she is in our room and next to us. We are not against co-sleeping but we are trying to do that as little as possible this time since Liv was trying to still sleep with us before Ava was born and it was hard to get her out of our bed.

I can't believe Ava will 9 weeks old on wednesday and Liv will be THREE on friday!! Time is passing TOO quickly!! :( Loving these moments with my girls!!

Trendy Tot Tuesday {Mint + Chambray}

Our friends and family have been SO generous! Ava had already inherited some SUPER cute clothes from her big sister, but as visitors have come to meet Miss Ava, her closet has become more and more full! I've noticed that most of the stuff she has been gifted for the spring/summer has been mint, chambray/denim! SO cute and I love the combo together!!

Mint + Chambray by meganlawless-1 on Polyvore

The denim dress, pants and hat (which I got for $8.99 in the store) Jeremy and I bought for Ava, everything else was gifted. I can't WAIT for our girl to wear rompers this summer, everyday those legs of her are getting more and more delicious! ;)

• Trendy Tot Tuesday is a chance to talk about kid's style, and pretty much anything goes.  Pictures of your cutie, talking about their style (that you buy and dress them in, ahem!), a Polyvore board, linking to the new kid's line at the Gap - anything!  All ages welcome, from you sweet pregnant mamas stocking up a closet to the teenagers that probably pick all their own stuff out now  

• This is a hop-style link up - please follow your hosts (Myself & Kelly)- we are in spots 1 & 2.  Also, jump around to meet other bloggers!  We hope everyone gains some new followers from this link up and finds some fabulous new blogs!

• Please link back to (at least!) one of us, and feel free to steal our Trendy Tot Tuesday badge if you'd like.  If you're a tweeter or instagram-er, use #trendytot

• Interested in co-hosting?  Please let me know if you think you'd like to be a  co-host!! You can leave me a comment or email me!! :)
• Interested in sponsoring or hosting a giveaway? You can leave me a comment or email me!