A video for mom

Betcha didnt know my daughter was a superhero...

Happy Mothers Day! Love you so much!

My first Mothers day as a mom couldnt have been better....
I ot to sleep in... had my all time favorite breakfast (cheese slices and grilled apples with pecans and honey) Got a gorgeous ring from a gorgeous husband. Went to church and got a cupcake from Scratch bakery (yum!) One of my young women brought me some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Went to relief society and got a slushie, cake balls and more cookies! (And a great lesson too!) Then came home, hubby made dinner. Skyped with family and wished happy mothers day to the best moms out there! Then had dinner with some fabulous friends. Thanks everyone who made this day so special!

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Hola muchachos! 

Obviously I havent been very good at blogging lately. 

It has definitely taken a back seat (maybe its in the trunk) in my life lately. 

Luckily it's not gone though. 

I will get back into it one my business is more established and by established I mean... 

Once I figure out what I'm doing. 

Definitely a learning curve! 

But Storybook Adventures  is doing good!
Not exactly where I'd like it to be at this point, but it is getting there and I have learned
A LOT!

One thing I am learning is that Facebook matters. 

Maybe not in your personal life because lets face it, (pun) We'd probably get a lot more done if Facebook wasnt around.

But in the business world, Facebook matters a ton. 

Why do you ask?

Well it's an amazing way to advertise to potential clients and get the word out about certain events, promotions, giveaways and more. 

That little number that displays how many people "like" a certain page shows other potential clients if they are worth booking or not.
No duh, Lauren. We know this already!

Well I didnt! Aaaand now I do.
So even if you arent located in Iowa or have ANY need for a princess party...

Please go "Like" my page. 

You can still like it and not get notifications so I wont bug you anymore. 

(I can show you how if you need help)

I need to boost those numbers and would appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. 

Clicky clicky...

https://www.facebook.com/storybookadventure

Month 11

Dear Paisley.

It's been awhile since I've written you a letter for that I apologize. 

Although, it's because I have been chasing the cutest little bugger around lately 

and she's been taking up all my energy.
You. 

That would be you sweet girl. 

Where do I even begin?
You have already said your first word a long time ago (Hi)

You also say Mama and Dadda.
I think you have almost got "Thank You" figured out and you always say something that sounds like,
"What is it?" (Whaizi?)
and

"Who's that?" (Ooda?)

At first I thought there was no way that's what you were saying but then I realized that I say that to you 

all. the. time. 

So I'm convinced that is what you are saying.
You have taken your first steps and although you are a bit wobbly, you are cruisin!

You just barely figured out how to climb up on the couches and have tumbled off a few times.

You love doggies and you love watching Kai on FaceTime.
Today you visited the neighbors dog and were so cute!
You werent quite sure what was going on, but you were definitely curious.

Maybe we need to get a puppy...

(Joke)

I have no doubt you will be saying "No" soon because I feel like I am saying that to you all the time.
(Sorry about that)

You also give the best kisses both blown AND big sloppy wet ones. (Some with tongue-just sayin)

You have a grand total of 6 teeth and you love showing those off with your big smiles.
You are so expressive and photogenic. I mean, LOOK at these pictures! You are always so funny and happy, you are the reason your Daddy and I wake up everyday. (Literally and figuratively)

You wear us out every night, but we are so happy to do it because you are our sunshine!

We love you Paisley girl!

Love, 

Your Mama

Paisley Waisley

She likes to get mess-ay

National Princess Week

National Princess Week!-Snow's Favorite Things

This week starts the 2nd annual

National Princess Week

founded by the remarkably talented Queen of all Princesses-

Julie Andrews!

To kick start this week, Storybook Adventures has a special video just for you!

Stay tuned the rest of the week to hear from our other honored guests!

While you are waiting, visit Julie's website here for 30 ways to celebrate with your little princess!

PS. Follow my board on Pinterest here for party ideas!

AND follow my Princess blog here!

Custom!

I was recently approached to do a review for an online company that makes custom cards called, 

Cardstore

They have all kinds of options for cards ranging from Thank you cards to Holiday cards, you can even make your own.

I chose this because honestly, I can't get enough of this face:

It was super easy to do. I was seriously done in less than five minutes.

You could even customize the inside to say whatever you'd like.
I decided to keep it blank because I didnt know what I'd use it for yet.

I'll probably frame it or something...

The idea of it is pretty cool and the easiness of the process was ideal, but the price is what got me.

Each card cost $3.49

Each. (Weird word when you type it a few times)

That was super duper pricey to me considering I am only getting ONE card. 

Maybe if I got 10 for that amount (including envelopes and shipping) I might be more inclined to buy some, 

but definitely not for uno. 

So if you are made out of money and can afford to drop it like it's hot, you're in business,

but if you are like me and wont spend a penny on a toothpick, this may not be the best thing for you.

This Girly is 10 Months Old

She's blowing you kisses goodbye! 

We love her guts...

Rapunzel and The Fairest One of All

It's your birfday?

Last week was my birthday and birthday's are kinda a big deal in my book. 

My handsome man took me out to lunch in between classes to this awesome cafe called

La Mie Bakery 

 they had the best macroons I'd ever had. I would have taken a picture, but that puppy couldnt wait to

 get. in. my. tummy

 Gavin had to go back to class and Paisley and I went to the mall to play in the children's area.
Isnt her headband adorable?^^^ 

Ya apparently someone else thought so too and stole it right out of our stroller!

Grrr.

But the next day, Gavin took me to Zombie burger and that made me feel better.
You better believe I was keeping an eye on this headband...

 She knows what the camera is and always wants to grab it.
I swear 97% of all our pictures look like this...

 And the award for Parents of the year goes to.....

 We were driving by this place and just HAD to stop. . .

 I mean, come on! Who could resist this?

Rawr.

Genius

My daughter is a genius.... Just now she was crawling around and found some new shoes I just bought her. Gav and I were talking on the couch, just letting her do her thang. We look up and she is trying to put her shoes on her feet. It may have been the most adorable thing I've seen. She was so focused and was concentrating so hard. She is only 10 months old. She has only worn shoes maybe 5 times her entire life. It may have brought tears to my eyes.