Audrey's 7th (Target saves this mommy yet again)

My baby turned 7 years old almost a month ago. Sadly, between her dad and her brothers, her world is very much a boy's world. 

   Audrey: "Mommy, is it Fall today?"
   Me: "No, not officially but it's beginning to feel like it!"
   Audrey: "But yesterday Daddy said season starts tomorrow."
   Me: "Ah… I think he meant football season."
   Audrey: "Oh…"

Despite spending too much of her free time at her brothers' basketball games and practices, she is very much a girly girl. Her dad wouldn't want it any other way. Watching her grow is bittersweet for him. One evening after tucking her in bed, he came down and said very seriously, 

   "Man, the day she moves out will be a tragedy. 
   What do we do?
   How do we stop this?
   How do parents deal with it?"

You know those mothers who hold birthday parties decked out in the theme of their child's favorite character and with a menu of yummy homemade food and treats? I really stink at being that mommy. I love celebrating my children but in very small doses. Fortunately, Audrey was thrilled to invite just a few good friends over for an afternoon of hanging out. A few days before her party, I stopped by Target and found adorable matching place settings and decor. They have all different colors and patterns! I especially liked the polka-dotted paper straws. 

The centerpieces are old jars filled with lemon slices and baby's breath - so simple and nice, costing about $3 total. 

The party was perfect for both Audrey and mommy!