(HOLIDAY) 4th of July Relay

I just got back from a family reunion in Heber, Utah. We rented a cabin for a long weekend and the scenery was gorgeous! Our first day at the cabin was the 4th of July. After spending the day in Park City watching my sisters beach volleyball tournament we got to the cabin for a BBQ and my parents set up a relay game that was hilarious. The kids loved it. Three chairs were set up at on end of the cabin porch. We split into 3 teams and lined up at the other end of the porch. On mark, get set, go.. you had to march to the chair put on the headband, necklaces, sunglasses, and grab the American flag. Then march back to your group and back to the chair while waving the flag, then the next team member went. Most hilarious was adults marching it out. 

A simple relay but could be used for parties or any holiday, really.

{BIRTHDAY} Guest Post by Jane: Maggie's Hip POP Hooray 26th Birthday

My twin sister has guest posted before and I love the party she recently threw for one of our best friends, Maggie. 

For Maggie's 26th birthday the idea came pretty easy to throw her a backyard summer party with her favorite treat: popcorn. 

There were 5 kinds of popcorn: olive oil + sea salt, caramel, marshmallow + chocolate, reese's pieces+white chocolate, and kettle corn. Brown paper bags were used to hold the large amounts of popcorn. Made for easy clean up too.

A few friends helped with cookies, rice krispy treats, and drinks. 

Summer nights in a backyard make the perfect setting.

{PARTY} Dinner for Dads

My sister's sister in law Aleisha always does an incredible job hosting parties. She had us over for Father's Day and had an tasty meal of ribs, baked beans, corn on the cob and root beer floats for dessert. I didn't do a thing for the celebration besides bring watermelon wedges, but I had to take some pictures to share.

{BIRTHDAY} My 27th. All American Teen Party

For my birthday I wished to have my friends all at a local park eating hot dogs and home made ice cream. And maybe some lawn games. Well my friends really know how to make a birthday girl feel loved! With the theme 'All American Teen" (teen is a nickname) my friend Shauna designed baseball T's with a picture of me and an American flag on them and a hat for me to wear. Brilliant! Loved those baseball Ts! It was one of my favorite b-day parties. Lots of friends came, the park is really pretty and over looks the ocean, and the June gloom didn't ruin a thing. The food was simple and really tasty. First hot dog of the Summer! And homemade ice cream with lots of topping options, nothin better. (I bought the white ice cream cups at Smart and Final.)

Thanks friends! I love you!

{BIRTHDAY} Jane's 27th

My twin sister and I had a birthday on June 7th. We live in different states so we have to celebrate separately. Our older sister and some friends threw her a really great party and I had to share. The party was at a canyon near Salt Lake City called Mountain Dell and they reserved a spot. Some simple decor hung to make it feel like a party. For food they had cookies, popcorn, and a spread for banana boats (bananas, graham crackers, chocolate, marsh mellows) and they could be roasted at the fire.

Pictures of Jane were printed and it created a backdrop for a photobooth. A friend provided speakers and it got a dance party going. The night even ended with a personalized rap! 

Looks like I missed out on a great party.

see Jane's post here

giveaway winner

Hey Megan! You're the winner! 

Ice cream party!!!

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