Thanks, Jen!

Just a quick thanks to my good friend, Jennifer, who is a crafty gal in all areas! She made the cute new header for my blog. Her blog is awesome, and you can link to it from this one under the "Other Bloggers We Like" sidebar. Thanks again, Jen! You are awesome!

Joe's Birthday Bash

Joe Harrison is finally one year old. His birthday was a very happy day. I may have gone a little overboard, but you only turn one once, right???

Here is his cake. We didn't have a "theme," so I just went with his nursery colors for the party.

Here's the birthday boy himself. I love his little shirt I had made at Keep it Gypsy. Too perfect!


Everyone sang Happy Birthday to his delight. Joe loved eating his strawberry cake, too!



We played outside (even though it was a little cool) and grilled hot dogs for everyone. I think Joe was a gracious host for his first big party! I can't wait until next year, and hopefully, neither can he.

Halloween Post Finally!

Joe had a great, and super busy, 1st Halloween. He was a blue crab and surprised us by wearing his costume (even the hat) happily nearly all night long! First we stopped at our elderly next door neighbor, Opal's, home. He made her night! :)


Then we took our little "crabby pattie" to Dan's grandma's. She loved him, too, and gave him some cookies to put in his treat sack.


After that it was on to MeMaw's house (my mom's). She gave Joe some m&m's to put in his treat sack (not mom approved, but we can let things slide on Halloween I guess!).


Finally, we ended up at Dan's brother Neil's house. There Joe played with his cousins, Nash (the Fireman) and Trent (the Dragon), and had a great time. However, next year, I believe we'll start a couple of days early to get everything done! Whew!!