So I've been flaky lately. I'll be the 1st to admit it. I know my blog header says I'll write everyday, and I haven't been. I haven't felt like it. And honestly, I've been a little uninspired. There's been too much in my head to allow me to really think and dream and plan. But since I've been off of social media for a while now, I feel different. 

I feel more like me. I feel more like a leader. I feel more motivated and focused, and I'm getting re-inspired. And it feels so good. 

I guess sometimes you just have to clear your mind of all the extra baggage to feel lighter in your soul. 

I'm narrowing my focus and re-defining. 

But I also thought you might want to see our big 1-year-old's birthday party. We held it on the night of the 1st OKC Thunder home game of the regular season, so we went with a basketball theme. 

It's a Boy! Baby Shower 101

Entertaining can be easy enough if you plan ahead. You know how I love to host (to see some of the other parties we've hosted, click on the Parties label). 

When in doubt, get scrappy, and find someone else who can help you. I cannot design anything digitally, so I sought out a designer on etsy. I found Erin at EThreeDesignStudio, and she made everything so simple and easy. 

Here's how it all turned out...

We ordered the cake and cookies from our favorite local cake girl (who is actually Jacquelyn's neighbor), and it all turned out awesome! I just asked her to match the invitations. 

I found plates and napkins at Target that matched perfectly. I framed the L is for Lincoln printable that I got from the etsy package I purchased, and then I picked up some flowers from our local grocery store and popped them in the blue mason jars. 

These cookies were delicious and precious! 

My sister added fabric strips to the banner I printed. 

These sweet cards also came in the printable package I found on etsy. 

My sister also personalized the chalkboard with Lincoln's name. 

We served iced coffee, lime water, and green apple soda (because they matched). 

The invitation was a picture file, so I uploaded it to Sincerely Scent, uploaded all the addresses, and sent out the invites. Sincerely Scent made mailing invites out a breeze and they smelled delicious! Contact me for more information. We use Sincerely Scent for everything (Christmas cards, birthday invitations, happy mail, etc!)

I bought the clear cups at shopsweetlulu.com where you can find all kinds of party inspiration. Then I printed these labels onto full label sheets and cut them out with a paper cutter. 

We served homemade cinnamon rolls and had a "make your own" yogurt parfait area. 

Aren't those spoons precious!? 

We had a great turn out. Thank you so much to everyone who came to love on Jacquelyn and baby Lincoln. 

The momma-to-be with the shower hosts. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great day!