This Unfamiliar Road

July 11, 2013

First Birthday Party!

I absolutely loved planning Peyton's first birthday party! Despite the fact that I was a little sad about this huge milestone, I was so excited about every little detail.

For our Junebug, I went with a "girly bug" theme! Think caterpillars, butterflies, and ladybugs in pink, yellow & green!

I had a friend of mine take pictures of the party, and it was the best decision ever. It was so nice to actually enjoy the festivities without worrying about capturing it all! And Whitney has some mad camera skills :)

I found the perfect invites via Etsy: Sassy Alice Stationery

Shirt via Southern Stamp Embroidery

We served:
Poppyseed Ham & Cheese sliders (recipe), Butterfly PB&J, Caterpillar Kabobs, Butterfly Pasta, and Garden Food with ranch

Smash Cake via Creations Bakery

I found this awesome caterpillar tunnel and the kiddos LOVED it! It was a perfect party activity for little ones!

For the monthly picture display, I made a "garden" out of Styrofoam and moss and added little Peyton "flowers"! I loved looking back at each month and seeing just how much P has changed.

Bib via Southern Stamp Embroidery

My girl sure did enjoy that cake!

For party favors, I decided to go way simple: water bottles with packets to make lemonade stuffed inside! I hope it will keep all of our little bugs hydrated this summer :)

What a great time we had celebrating our Peyton Caroline! It was so nice to see so many of our friends and family in attendance, and it truly warms my heart to know so many people love and care about our Junebug!

June 28, 2013

Poppyseed Ham & Cheese Sliders

Andrea 10:30 PM 0 Comments

These sandwiches are perfect for a summer picnic!

I made them for Peyton's birthday party and they were a HUGE hit!

What You'll Need
-1 lb deli ham, thinly sliced
-1/2 lb baby swiss cheese
-24 count dinner rolls
-1/2 cup butter
-2 tbsp mustard
-1 tbsp worcestershire
-1 tbsp poppy seeds
-1/3 cup brown sugar

What You'll Do

1. Assemble sandwiches with rolls, ham & cheese. Place in a 9x13 pan (squeeze them in).

2. In a medium saucepan, bring to a soft boil: butter, mustard, Worcestershire, poppy seeds & brown sugar (over medium heat).

3. Pour sauce over top of sandwiches.

4. Bake at 350F for approx 20 minutes.

Easiest way to assemble!

Enjoy!

{And be sure to let me know what you think}

# Recipes

June 22, 2013

Father's Day 2013

Andrea 10:55 PM 0 Comments

I had to work over Father's Day weekend, so we celebrated a little early this year. On Friday, we went over to my parents' house and enjoyed a laid back evening-back porch, pizza, and some adult beverages. Exactly what a Father's Day should be :)

We took our (now) traditional photo under the arbor.

My, how things have changed from last year.

How blessed I am to celebrate 2 amazing fathers!

# Family # Holiday

Peering Into The Future

Andrea 10:07 PM 0 Comments

As our little bug grows, it's fascinating to see her form relationships with people. It makes me realize that she is, in fact, a tiny human with her own opinions and feelings.

We enjoyed a visit from our Chattanooga friends, and I just love seeing these kiddos play together! I feel like I'm peering into the future-these are lifelong friendships in the making!

Paisley & Peyton in conversation