IPAD Silhouettes

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I love to make silhouettes.

It is fun and addicting. It captures kids in such a unique look.

If you want directions check out this older posting here

A MESSY PARTY

We were invited to the most unusual, fun, birthday party ever! It was

This was to celebrate a special 4 year old. Her mother is an OT and used many of her techniques for the special party. It was a child's dream party.

The invitation said it was a Messy Party and to bring a change of clothes. But when I bring a change of clothes for four kids I have to pack a duffel bag full and I figured they could get a little bit wet in the sprinklers.

When we first got there we were given aprons and protective eye wear. I thought the glasses were cute and maybe just a fun stylish new look for the kids.

The kids got right to work fishing, playing in Spaghetti and search for plastic insects and lizards, Bubbles with a string tied in a circle that actually worked.

This is a painting wall. They purchased a large piece of plastic at Home Depot, screwed it on a fence and put a rain gutter underneath. Lots of different kinds of paintbrushes and colors paint and even squeegees and sponges to erase.

The last and final mess zone was playing in shaving cream. Now I have had my kids play in shaving cream before..... you know your hands up to your elbows and maybe a dot on your nose. 

Nothing prepared me for this very MESSY Party. There was a reason the hostess requested a change of clothes and protective eye wear......

She put a large tarp on the grass and sprayed unsuspecting children with tons of shaving cream. Most of the kids were delighted, some were very confused and the parents were shocked! The kids all got into it in their own way. Some slipped and covered every inch of their bodies others started with just their toes and eased their way in to the fun.

I think my oldest had the most fun!

What a creative party theme. 

We ended by getting them all sprayed down and dried with a towel. Sang Happy Birthday to our sweet friend and enjoyed a cupcake outside. As we were collecting all are stuff a group of dads were laughing how it looked like a college frat party clean up. The mess was intense, we were warned and we had a great time!

When I was putting my younger daughter to bed we were talking about the party and all the mess that was created. I said wow nothing was  forgotten for that party and she said, "A food fight!"

Well yes she is right but I'm afraid some parents would not be ok with that too! hahaha

Thanks for the fun Camille!

Rubberband bracelets

First day of school with a florescent pink backpack and a wrist full of bracelets! My daughter is big 4th grader and these are very fun to make. I bought the Rainbow Loom which I have yet to figure out. I showed her how she could do it herself and then she didn't want the loom. She made all these in one afternoon. They are hooked together with a teeny tiny c-clip.  I guess the loom is for more intricate weaves and I'm sure we will use it eventually.

 Every Saturday August- October you can make one for your self at Toys R US. We will have to check this out!

French Braids are all the CRAZE!

Its been a great, busy summer. Now 1/2 of the kids are back to school and I need to update this blog!

My mom was at the Children's Discovery Museum and snapped a pic w/ permission of a beautiful crown french braid.  My daughters were very excited to try this out.
It took about 20 minutes of some tight pulling and here it it is:

I think it turned out cute. My older daughter says she prefers flowing hair. 

The lady from the museum has a website and does these for birthday parties!

facebook.com/versobraiding

When my oldest turned 6 we had a SPA-tacular Party at our house. My mom, sister, sister-n-laws, and friend gave the girls a little makeover. We did pedicures, manicures, make-up (face paint) and I french braided everyone with the same style and added big flower bows. The girls had fun and the parents were very impressed with the darling beauties at pick up time.

Here is another crown braid that I tried a while ago. 

You do this one by drawing a pretend circle around the top of the head. 

Then you put that section of hair in a ponytail.

Then you start your crown brain and slowly add bits of hair from the pony tail and sides that had been left down.

So cute! Now I just need to remember to make time to wear these pretty hairdos!