Jackson Quincy Turns Two - Party Prep

Jackson's love for dinosaurs is the main inspiration behind this dino-mite birthday party. I know. Its totally find, you can laugh.  Ever since my mom gave him "Big T-Rex" during our birthday getaway to Tennessee, his love for dinosaurs has not faded.  With that said, I started searching in my favorite place to get some ideas.  You'll never guess.  Okay, maybe you will.  Pinterest of course.

I started with the invitation.  I found this one and then made it my own. I am so happy with how it turned out and have received several compliments on it from those that have received it so far.  I love getting creative and actually have it work out!  I love it.

After seeing this invitation, I also saw this.  Oh. Em. Gee.  I cannot wait to get my hands on these little dinosaurs and fit them with party hats.  I think I'll be much happier with them than anyone else.  And spraypaint? Sign me up. Please keep your fingers crossed that I can get all of these things done in the next 11 or so days. LOL.

And if you are looking for the cutest party supplies, you must check out this site.  I am so excited to have party hats for the little ones that will be running around. They are all going to look so cute!



After shopping on Amazon yesterday and getting most of the things I needed (wanted) for the birthday bash... we are just about set.  Just need to get food and beverages closer to the party and we will be in business.  

Now I just need to get my butt in gear with the DIY-ing once all of the stuff I've ordered arrives (probably tomorrow...thank you Amazon Prime!!!) Oh. And the the little project called the 2nd year video.  That needs to be worked on as of a million years ago.  I have so much to do and only so many days to do it.  I'll have to post his 1 year video next week.  Get your tissues ready!

I will also have to post lots of pictures after the birthday bash so that the two of you that read my blog can see how the party turned out. haha.   I know, I'm very popular! Anyway, stay tuned for that in the next couple of weeks. Putting the whole thing together will be so cute.  At least it is in my mind!

Happy Hump Day!  I am really going to try and make the rest of this week a productive one! 

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Going on a treasure hunt...

I completely understand that this post has entirely too many photos. This was one of those days that needs to be documented in the books so we won't forget.  I cannot begin to explain the amount of preciousness that took place.  I'm not even sure if "preciousness" is a word but in this case, it totally is.

The afternoon started off as usual when Jackson and I get home from work and school a little after 5:00pm.  We come in and find something to play until it is time for me to make dinner (and for him to usually watch a show).  This afternoon he found the wooden box (a.k.a. treasure chest) that has been in our living room since we received it as a wedding gift more than 5 years ago.  I never realized how much fun that "treasure" would be until yesterday afternoon. 

The fun started off with just opening and closing the box.  Latches are fun all by themselves.  Once he discovered that he could open it, trains, blocks and even my shoes were part of the treasure collection.  

 

"My treasure!" Followed by, "I hide it from the dragon!"

Hopefully one of these days I'll remember that my shoes are a part of this treasure.  Or I might be sad when I cannot find them...

Resting on the couch and telling me all about hiding the treasure from the dragons and also about what kind of treasure is inside.  It was the cutest.  I took some video too.  I couldn't help myself.  If I can figure out how to post that, I will!

After we had dinner, the second most precious part began.  We were showing Daddy our treasure and what we had collected inside.  From there, Daddy decided that he and Jackson should "bury" the treasure and draw a map "so that Jackson and Mommy can find it!"  I love this little family.  I love that Jackson is getting older and that his imagination is now a part of our daily lives.  And I think Todd gets just as much enjoyment out of these games as Jackson does.  It is really so neat to watch. Makes this Momma's heart melt a little.

He caught me.  Ugh. <3

Checking out all of the stops along the map. First stop, to "where we keep our milk"...

Next up, "where we wash our hands"...

off to, "where we go when we want to go outside"...

We found it!

Many pictures later, that was our evening.  I honestly couldn't have asked for a better one.  Unless maybe in that treasure chest there was a million dollars or even just ice cream.  Oh well...maybe next time!

Happy first day of October!!!

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