More Big Top Party Planning...

We are in full swing party planning mode!!! With only a few more weeks to go, we have been finalizing projects and games for Addison's Big Top  Birthday Party.

I wanted to create a welcome sign for our guests that lists all the activities that we plan to have at the party. I searched and searched for some wooden planks that I could use to make the sign. I wanted them to look vintage, like our theme, but I couldn't find what I was looking for and came home frustrated :( As I pulled into our driveway, I happened to look to my left and noticed that our neighbor had a TON of old wood out by the curb for trash pick up. Our neighbor's girls had out-grown their swing set, so they tore it down and had it all piled up for the garbage. SCORE!!! I picked up five pieces of the wood and voila...

Addi's cousin, Litsa, did all the lettering for me. Her handwriting is gorgeous and it amazes me at how fast yet precise her work is! 

We wanted to include some type of "Pin the _____ on Addi Kate" just like we did last year for her 1st birthday party. So this year, we decided to "Pin the CLOWN NOSE on Addi Kate." 

Jilly gave us a bag full of red clown noses that we'll put some sticky dots on and have the kids try and place them on Addi's nose on the banner. 

We finally finished the ticket booth. Jilly and I painted it a LONG time ago, but it took me weeks to decide  how I wanted the top to look. But here is the final product and I love how it turned out...

(the dark spots are shadows from the trees at Ponderville)

But I think the game/activity the kids are going to enjoy the most will be the Elephant Train. Pops and Daddy spent a lot of time, sweat, and thought into creating the perfect train for the kiddos....

Addi Kate tested it out last night and gave her approval.

Let Addi Kate's Big Top Birthday Party begin!!

I can't believe our little girl will be turning TWO soon.

Dancing Queen...

This little girl is a Dancing Queen! 

We've been working on her ballet steps and she's even learned the first three positions.

The videos are a little dark, but you can get the idea...

But Addi is versatile. She can go from ballet to shakin' her booty!!!

She keeps us on our toes, that's for sure!!!

Addi Kate's Big Top Party Planning...

We spent quite a bit of time over the Christmas break planning Addi Kate's Big Top Birthday Party! 

When this little jewel arrived, Addi was thrilled to stick her head in the holes and pretend to be the lion and then the ringmaster!!!

A high school friend of mine is designing her party cookies this year...aren't these adorable?!?!?

Jilly and I have been working on the games for the party. Here is the crate we are going to use for the Ring Toss game...

Pops made a big 2 for us this year...it's not quite complete in this pic, I added some polka dots to dress it up. Here are the favor boxes for Addi Kate's friends. I think I'm going to fill them up with animal crackers. And the bottom right picture is the skirt that I had made for Addi. Isn't it precious?????

Here is our finished number 2!!! Love the polka dots. 

Daddy and I still have lots to prepare for the party, but it's coming together.

New Year's Eve 2014...

Looking back over 2014 really makes me smile. We had so much fun as a family of three. We celebrated Addi Kate's first birthday, we spent a lot of time out in the sun, in the pool, and at the beach, I got a new job, and we started making BIG plans for 2015.

New  Year's Eve sure does look different with a baby in the picture, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

Addi and her great-Grammy...

Addi Kate had her first experience with sparklers. Can you tell that they were a big hit?!?!

And of course, our greatest gift...our family of three!

Happy New Year from the Knight Family of THREE!!!

2014 Christmas Morning...

Addi had a great Christmas this year! She was blessed beyond measure with all the gifts, hugs, and memories she made with family and friends.

Her little face Christmas morning said it all...

We spent the morning as a family of three and it was very very special.

Addi entertained us by cooking....

Reading her Christmas card from Mommy and Daddy...

Feeding her new babies...

And riding her bike...

Another precious moment over the holidays was this sweet necklace and special note that Addi gave me...

Does it get any better than this?!?!?!

Merry Christmas! 

Christmas Eve...

We spent Christmas Eve at D-ma's house this year. We opened presents from D-ma and from Uncle Mike, Aunt Sue, and Cousin Mikey. We had a great time and devoured some awesome food. Addi and Mikey did a lot of playing and this little girl could NOT get enough of the good times...

This smile and laugh is contagious!!!

Then we came home and got ready for Santa's visit. Addi set out the cookies she baked along with some carrots for Rudolph. We also said goodbye to Missy.

Addi wrote a letter to Santa at school, so we made sure to leave it for him too...

Then after we went to bed, we woke up the next morning to discover that Santa paid us a visit and left Addi some FUN toys!!!

What a blessed Christmas!!!

2014 Pictures with Santa...

Addi Kate was not too sure about Santa this year. She never cried, but it was impossible to pull a smile out her!!! She had the tightest grip on her reindeer and refused to even look at Santa...

Well...maybe next year :)