Getting in touch again with the things I love...

Because school was so stressful, I felt I couldn't give the time I usually did to celebrating life events. I used to be HUGE into party planning and decorating. Just like many moms who are on Pinterest getting ideas, I always wanted birthday parties to be special. I managed to make it work, but not to the expectations I once had. 

This summer I found that I was able to commit more time as I was wrapping up my thesis for school. What a difference in stress! I actually enjoyed putting a party together. The past almost 3 years have been very hard on me.

Isla wanted a Cubs party and although I was disappointed in the turnout - it still was a great time. Summer birthday parties are hard. People are busy and gone on trips. There are other birthday parties going on as well. I know of two others the same day as hers which hindered guests from coming. 

Regardless I was able to make her birthday party special by decorating. Nothing crazy or out of control, just special and meaningful.