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The Danielson Circus

For Kendall's first birthday party, we decided pretty early on that we were going to do a Circus theme. We always joke that our house is a zoo, or the "Danielson Circus", hence the theme. I was very lucky that I found a ton of paper goods on the $2 rack at Michael's in June, so I swooped them up, and the planning took off from there.

I bought these invitations - Modern Circus Invites

 

 

These were my inspiration pins - Circus Party. I must say, "God Bless Pinterest" because I got a ton of ideas and DIY tips.

 

I found these adorable banners on two different sites.

 

Cirque de Bebe banner

 

For Kendall's first birthday party, we decided pretty early on that we were going to do a Circus theme. We always joke that our house is a zoo, or the "Danielson Circus", hence the theme. I was very lucky that I found a ton of paper goods on the $2 rack at Michael's in June, so I swooped them up, and the planning took off from there.

I bought these invitations - Modern Circus Invites

 

 

These were my inspiration pins - Circus Party. I must say, "God Bless Pinterest" because I got a ton of ideas and DIY tips.

 

I found these adorable banners on two different sites.

 

Cirque de Bebe banner

 

Kendall's Lust List

Just a few items Kendall I am lusting over for her birthday...

how cute is this tent? I can just picture it in her playroom, out in the backyard, etc as a reading corner, make believe fairytale corner, safe haven...

I love any of these for her playroom also. If only they made adult sizes as well... the whole family could have one!

 

this water table would be pretty awesome for summer next year.

 

I know I am getting ahead of myself, but how cute is this kitchen? This is just for inspiration- totally something Papa Anderson can build... Although he should probably start now for Christmas 2014!

Just a few items Kendall I am lusting over for her birthday...

how cute is this tent? I can just picture it in her playroom, out in the backyard, etc as a reading corner, make believe fairytale corner, safe haven...

I love any of these for her playroom also. If only they made adult sizes as well... the whole family could have one!

 

this water table would be pretty awesome for summer next year.

 

I know I am getting ahead of myself, but how cute is this kitchen? This is just for inspiration- totally something Papa Anderson can build... Although he should probably start now for Christmas 2014!

Showering Baby Jack - Travel Theme

My sister Katie and her husband Justin are having a baby boy in just a few short weeks. Baby A's name is Jackson (Jack) Didrik A... and we all can't wait to meet him! Since my sister and J are such big travelers (both for work - lucky! and pleasure), they decided to them Jack's nursery around "travel". They have this crib and this bedding, and these letters above his crib. They also have some great airplane hangers also from Pottery Barn Kids, and a few other decorative pieces they picked up at Home Goods, Cost Plus, etc. Jack's nursery is just perfect for the little traveler he is sure to become.

In keeping with their Travel theme, my mom and I decided to theme our shower for Baby Jack around travel as well. Here are a few pictures to give you a better idea ...

Compass that is now in Jack's room

Who wouldn't want mini alcohol bottles as part of their shower favor? The tags have a "J" on one side, and "Thank you" with baby booties on the other.

T.V. mix and homemade caramel corn to go with the mini alcohol bottles.

The super sweet piggy plane bank for Jack

Décor for the food table

Luggage tags courtesy of the airport for the silverware  

We could not be happier with how the shower for Jack turned out. I am a big believer in the little personal touches that make each event special.

My sister Katie and her husband Justin are having a baby boy in just a few short weeks. Baby A's name is Jackson (Jack) Didrik A... and we all can't wait to meet him! Since my sister and J are such big travelers (both for work - lucky! and pleasure), they decided to them Jack's nursery around "travel". They have this crib and this bedding, and these letters above his crib. They also have some great airplane hangers also from Pottery Barn Kids, and a few other decorative pieces they picked up at Home Goods, Cost Plus, etc. Jack's nursery is just perfect for the little traveler he is sure to become.

In keeping with their Travel theme, my mom and I decided to theme our shower for Baby Jack around travel as well. Here are a few pictures to give you a better idea ...

Compass that is now in Jack's room

Who wouldn't want mini alcohol bottles as part of their shower favor? The tags have a "J" on one side, and "Thank you" with baby booties on the other.

T.V. mix and homemade caramel corn to go with the mini alcohol bottles.

The super sweet piggy plane bank for Jack

Décor for the food table

Luggage tags courtesy of the airport for the silverware  

We could not be happier with how the shower for Jack turned out. I am a big believer in the little personal touches that make each event special.

Traveling with a Little One

Last month we headed up to Portland, Oregon to celebrate the wedding of my cousing Tracy. We obviously decided to fly, since spending 8-10 hours driving with a little one sounded miserable. We left Friday late morning, and flew home Sunday late afternoon. These are just a few tips I discovered when traveling with a little one. Shout out to my girl Bri over at sweetbabyaddy.blogspot.com for some helpful tips as well!

TIPS:
* Time your flights accordingly. We flew up to Oregon during Kendall's morning nap, and flew home from Oregon during her afternoon nap. She slept on me and it worked out perfectly.
* check in early for your flight. We flew Southwest, and were able to do the family boarding in between the A and B boarding groups. It worked out great for us!
* have all your documents, tickets, etc easily accessible. I had everything in a folder in my carryon, so when we got to the ticket counter, security, etc, it was all right there for me!
* check your carseat as luggage and take your stroller to the gate. We opted to check Kendall's carseat with our luggage and kept her in her stroller. We have this stroller, and it worked like a dream. Kendall stayed in her stroller up to security, David carried her through while I got all the bags on the security belt, they pushed her stroller through the alarm think, I walked through, packed our bags back on the stroller, and off we went!
* Take your stroller to the gate. Kendall stayed in her stroller up until we were about to board. David carried her on and I broke down her stroller, where we then checked it at the gate. It was up and ready for us when we deboarded after the flight. You do take on the liability when you check your stroller and carseat, but it was well worth it for us to have it in the airport.
* Take off and Landing. I know this is the part that every parent dreads (i know i had a little anxiety over this part of the flight!) but if you are prepared, it is relatively painless. I had a two ounce bottle for Kendall to take during take off AND landing, had a pacifier for her during the flight, and planned on her napping for most of it (which she did!).
* ask your hotel for a crib or pac N play. This was one less thing that we had to pack, and made traveling that much easier.
* take something to drown out the hotel noise. we brougth a portable sound machine, and it worked wonders drowing out people stomping walking down the halls.
* last but certainly not least, BE FLEXIBLE! no matter what, their schedules get messed up, everyone wants to hold them, etc. Kendall napped in the car, her stroller, on me, in her pack n play, etc. In the grand scheme of things, a few days off their schedule isnt that bad. We fell right back in to our routine the minute we got home. With that being said, do try to keep some things normal for them, like their bedtime routine. we still did bath, lotion, book, nursing, bed. that way, she knew it was time for night night, and slept pretty well while we were there. 

Last month we headed up to Portland, Oregon to celebrate the wedding of my cousing Tracy. We obviously decided to fly, since spending 8-10 hours driving with a little one sounded miserable. We left Friday late morning, and flew home Sunday late afternoon. These are just a few tips I discovered when traveling with a little one. Shout out to my girl Bri over at sweetbabyaddy.blogspot.com for some helpful tips as well!

TIPS:
* Time your flights accordingly. We flew up to Oregon during Kendall's morning nap, and flew home from Oregon during her afternoon nap. She slept on me and it worked out perfectly.
* check in early for your flight. We flew Southwest, and were able to do the family boarding in between the A and B boarding groups. It worked out great for us!
* have all your documents, tickets, etc easily accessible. I had everything in a folder in my carryon, so when we got to the ticket counter, security, etc, it was all right there for me!
* check your carseat as luggage and take your stroller to the gate. We opted to check Kendall's carseat with our luggage and kept her in her stroller. We have this stroller, and it worked like a dream. Kendall stayed in her stroller up to security, David carried her through while I got all the bags on the security belt, they pushed her stroller through the alarm think, I walked through, packed our bags back on the stroller, and off we went!
* Take your stroller to the gate. Kendall stayed in her stroller up until we were about to board. David carried her on and I broke down her stroller, where we then checked it at the gate. It was up and ready for us when we deboarded after the flight. You do take on the liability when you check your stroller and carseat, but it was well worth it for us to have it in the airport.
* Take off and Landing. I know this is the part that every parent dreads (i know i had a little anxiety over this part of the flight!) but if you are prepared, it is relatively painless. I had a two ounce bottle for Kendall to take during take off AND landing, had a pacifier for her during the flight, and planned on her napping for most of it (which she did!).
* ask your hotel for a crib or pac N play. This was one less thing that we had to pack, and made traveling that much easier.
* take something to drown out the hotel noise. we brougth a portable sound machine, and it worked wonders drowing out people stomping walking down the halls.
* last but certainly not least, BE FLEXIBLE! no matter what, their schedules get messed up, everyone wants to hold them, etc. Kendall napped in the car, her stroller, on me, in her pack n play, etc. In the grand scheme of things, a few days off their schedule isnt that bad. We fell right back in to our routine the minute we got home. With that being said, do try to keep some things normal for them, like their bedtime routine. we still did bath, lotion, book, nursing, bed. that way, she knew it was time for night night, and slept pretty well while we were there. 

Summer Lovin'

We have been having so much fun with the babe lately. She is 9 1/2 months old now, and such a little love! She is a busy little girl, and quite fun, though exhausting at times! We love every minute with her (even teething hell because it means she is that much more cuddly). We have had a busy summer so far, and have lots more to look forward to.

At her nine month check up, Kendall was in the 50th percentile for height, weight, and head circumference. She is developing right on track, and her ped doesn't think she has a dairy allergy (remember the yogurt drama?), but rather a sensitive tummy. So, we will wait a while, and try again at a later date. In the meantime, she loves chicken and turkey, veggies, and lots of fruits, as well as puffs (they count as a food group for baby's don't they?). Her crib is officially on the lowest setting since she has been pulling herself up for the last two months. She loves getting in to mischief, and always goes for the objects she isn't supposed to. Baby proofing will be in full force over the next two weeks.
Kendall is loving all the time she gets to spend with Daddy since he is off for the summer. I used to be a bit envious (who are we kidding, green with jealousy is more like it!) at the summers that David got off, but now I love that they get that time together. We have been beating the Sacramento heat with lots of time in the pool, hanging outside, and BBQs galore.
This past weekend we celebrated the fourth of July, had David's brother visit for a few days, and then celebrated Dave's birthday and my bestie Anna's birthday as well with a wine tasting trip. Lots of fun and sun for us lately, and much more to come over the next two months!

 

Four Generations

Danielson Family Reunion

Big girl trying to stand on her own

BIL visit

Fourth of July

 

 

Watermelon mess

Loved the fireworks!

We have been having so much fun with the babe lately. She is 9 1/2 months old now, and such a little love! She is a busy little girl, and quite fun, though exhausting at times! We love every minute with her (even teething hell because it means she is that much more cuddly). We have had a busy summer so far, and have lots more to look forward to.

At her nine month check up, Kendall was in the 50th percentile for height, weight, and head circumference. She is developing right on track, and her ped doesn't think she has a dairy allergy (remember the yogurt drama?), but rather a sensitive tummy. So, we will wait a while, and try again at a later date. In the meantime, she loves chicken and turkey, veggies, and lots of fruits, as well as puffs (they count as a food group for baby's don't they?). Her crib is officially on the lowest setting since she has been pulling herself up for the last two months. She loves getting in to mischief, and always goes for the objects she isn't supposed to. Baby proofing will be in full force over the next two weeks.
Kendall is loving all the time she gets to spend with Daddy since he is off for the summer. I used to be a bit envious (who are we kidding, green with jealousy is more like it!) at the summers that David got off, but now I love that they get that time together. We have been beating the Sacramento heat with lots of time in the pool, hanging outside, and BBQs galore.
This past weekend we celebrated the fourth of July, had David's brother visit for a few days, and then celebrated Dave's birthday and my bestie Anna's birthday as well with a wine tasting trip. Lots of fun and sun for us lately, and much more to come over the next two months!

 

Four Generations

Danielson Family Reunion

Big girl trying to stand on her own

BIL visit

Fourth of July

 

 

Watermelon mess

Loved the fireworks!

Picture overload

Totes Adorbs!

Our Blue Eyed Babe

Mother's Day

First Swim

Father's Day

Sushi Date Night

Totes Adorbs!

Our Blue Eyed Babe

Mother's Day

First Swim

Father's Day

Sushi Date Night