Mad May round up!

May is almost over and the amazing but exhausting rin of parties and projects is over (as much as it ever is!).
So I thought I'd give you a quick round up of everything I've done the last month, while I pause and take a breath before June commences and the summer projects really begin!

Ribbons for the children to play with at the wedding

"Blessing tree" - each guest could take home a leaf with a blessing and a rose brooch attached....in return for....
Writing their own blessing for the happy couple on a leaf and returning it to the tree.
The red carpet aisle leading to the marquee.
The banners inscribed with Bible verses about growth and creation.
The beautiful setting at the foot of the South Downs.


The cake, topper by little dolls dressed as the couple were. The bride is a gardener, hence the horticultural theme!





Paper pom poms - decor theme throughout the venue. These ones were for the ceiling of the hall.

And then, the next week, Ben's birthday and another cake. He's really into friendly monsters at the moment!

The party bag contents...
Little monster key rings for each guest.

I wonder what June will bring!

Party! Party! Party!

May is the month of parties! I am right in the middle of the hectic month I knew was on its way. We've just had E's 5th birthday party, which saw the house full of bout 15 of his little friends. I love doing parties, but they are exhausting! It's nice that they get a day that is just for them when you have five - it so rarely happens! So, birthdays in this house are about them being able to express their personality. E chose and Octonauts cake, which is the hit TV programme of the moment - lots of adventure and action. I was pleased with the final result - and so was E!





Now I sit here writing this at 10.10pm with a cake in the oven - the first of 3 that need to be baked and iced, ready for the wedding this weekend. I went to buy all the icing etc today and I am looking forward to doing it, I just wish I could shake the headache I've had all day. What I really need is a bath and an early night - but the cake needs another 30 minutes! Nevermind - it's a little window of blogging time.



I'm looking forward to posting photos of all the wedding decor and creativity - there's nothing quite like being involved in a wedding.




Then, when that's done, it's time to get on with B's party the following week. Then in June I may just have some sleep!