Jar of Joy

I originally saw a post similar to this for a Valentine gift for a teacher, but thought that this would be the perfect "ray of sunshine" for Mrs. Atkinson's birthday!

I had each of the kids in the class write a memory or something that makes their teacher special...each submitted 3 papers for the jar....
I added the instructions on the back....it was a perfect class gift!

Winter Brrrthday Party

It's the girl's year for birthday parties! Maddyn had her big 9th birthday with 11 of her friends tonight. It's hard to keep coming up with ideas, but we came up with one we both liked...and I think one the girls really enjoyed....

We made hot chocolate jars...
Fleece hats...and fleece scarves...We ate white chocolate caramel corn and drank some hot cocoa....Made some wishes on a donut cake....

And opened lots of Webkinz, clothes, books, and even a little cash....It was all perfect for a wet and wintery brrrthday evening!

Thanks Wendy for staying to help - the jars would've been a disaster without you!