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My Biological Clock Needs New Batteries

2.20.2015

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Birthday BoyDo I need to replace the batteries on my biological clock? Why isn’t it ticking? I’m still waiting for the day that I’ll wake up and decide that I’m ready to handle a screaming beautiful bundle of joy. I figured it would have happened by now. It’s possible that I spent the first 26 years of my life waiting and wanting them so badly that it wore me out. Just like a baby would. Oh how life changes.

P.S. Is it nap-time yet?Nautical Party Ideas 2Since I don’t have to worry about making any party decorations for my own children quite yet, I get excited to make things for my friends and family. When my friend Aimee told me she was thinking of throwing her one year old a Nautical themed birthday party, I jumped on board (see what I did there?). I can’t imagine having to make all this stuff while trying to keep a baby occupied. All I have to do is drink wine and make sure my fat cat has food. Nautical Party IdeasWe found a couple cute ideas on Pinterest (the silverware rings), came up with goodie bag ideas (beach balls, sunglasses, and these treat tags with goldfish crackers), and I got to work on the rest. I made a “Happy Birthday” Banner that you can print here, and I put together a little nautical highchair tray banner. Nautical Theme Party Anchor Guest Book I love how we did the guest book! I made these tags, cut them out, and strung them on a ring filled with ribbon. I framed this print to sit with the tags (boy) (girl).  Now she’ll always have a small keepsake from his first birthday!

Isn’t he adorable?High Chair Tray Banner

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  1. shortstopdesigns says

    2.20.2015 at 12:59 pm

    These are so cute! You did an amazing job!!

  2. Shauna841505 says

    2.20.2015 at 1:02 pm

    Thank you!!! Coming from you and your AMAZING parties, that is a HUGE compliment! 🙂

  3. Michelle says

    2.21.2015 at 1:09 am

    I love the nautical theme. I’ve been sailing for most of my life so I always have. … sigh* my ovaries hurt. XD

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.21.2015 at 4:46 pm

      Hahaha so your clock is clearly working!! 🙂

      • Michelle says

        2.22.2015 at 1:35 pm

        Haha!! Yes, very very much so! 🙂

        • Shauna841505 says

          2.22.2015 at 5:53 pm

          Perfect! You can have the baby and I’ll throw you a blog-world baby shower! Haha! 🙂

          • Michelle says

            2.23.2015 at 11:30 pm

            Hahaha! Yay! I better get on that then huh?! 😉

  4. funkyfashion007 says

    2.21.2015 at 2:59 pm

    I love this post! Your friends’ baby is adorable and the party decorations look amazing! 🙂

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.21.2015 at 4:46 pm

      Thank you!!! I agree, I think he is just the cutest!! 🙂

  5. Britney says

    2.21.2015 at 4:14 pm

    They’re all so cute!! You are a beautifying genius!

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.21.2015 at 4:47 pm

      Haha well he is so cute that his decorations had to be on par! 🙂

      • Britney says

        2.21.2015 at 6:51 pm

        totally!! one day you will be pinterest famous!

        • Shauna841505 says

          2.21.2015 at 9:15 pm

          Yes, I will accept that award graciously!

          • Britney says

            2.21.2015 at 9:16 pm

            Haha me too! Maybe one day we will BOTH be pinterest famous

  6. hugsxheart says

    2.21.2015 at 4:49 pm

    Aww that’s really cute. When the time is right you are going to be a wonderful mother 😉 Have a great day!

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.21.2015 at 9:15 pm

      You’re amazing!!! That’s really nice to say! I hope you are enjoying your weekend! 🙂

      • hugsxheart says

        2.22.2015 at 7:40 am

        It’s the truth 😉 Yes I had a really good weekend! Hope you also had a great weekend <3

        • Shauna841505 says

          2.22.2015 at 5:53 pm

          I did! Thank you!!! Not looking forward to another week of work but at least I was able to relax a little this weekend!

  7. juliableck says

    2.22.2015 at 8:42 pm

    Ok, this is too cute! Makes me want to know someone with a baby!

    • Shauna841505 says

      2.23.2015 at 12:24 pm

      You can borrow my friends with babies! 🙂

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