Let The Feast Begin!!

I was reading another blog, as I often do, and I saw where this very creative momma was throwing her kids a back to school feast. I thought the idea was brilliant! Here it is K's first year in "real" school which means it's a perfect time to start a new tradition.
I immediately set the plan into action. Luckily I wasn't too busy at work and spent my lunch hours crafting crowns, shopping for goblets, and coming up with the menu.
I don't consider myself to be too creative and pondered what on earth to put on these crowns. I finally came up with the idea of using the meaning of their names. K's stands for ball of fire (which really couldn't be further from the truth), and E's means outdoorsy or river settlement. That was a tough one.

I also made the center piece using matching flowers that went so well with the goblets and plates.

and for K's little keepsake token I ordered the most beautiful stained glass star from a very talented couple. Not only was the star beautiful but it was so carefully wrapped. It was just perfect!! I'm so worried they will stop making these beautiful stars before all the years of school are up. I'm tempted to by several now, while I can. :)

The food was wonderful. We had a big taco bar, chips, dip, ice cream, and the most delicious cupcakes. Once dark fell, we continued the feast by playing with our glow in the dark King's sword.

Fun times were had by all. I can't wait to do it even bigger and better next year!

Saturday Sneak Peek

I was just sitting here looking out the back door and it's hard to believe our neighbors to the northeast are in the middle of a hurricane right now. Here at the homestead it's a little overcast with a slight breeze in the trees. I'm sure that is all in thanks to Hurricane Irene also. I am thankful for the good weather this weekend though since tomorrow is our big annual back to school feast fit for a King!! Okay, yeah, this is the first back to school feast but eventually it will be an annual event! Here is a sneak peek of part of the table decoration that I made this morning.

This back to school feast isn't all my brilliant idea. I must give credit where credit is due. I'm doing this in full fledged Nie Nie style. But of course with my own unique twists. More to come of this feast later on in the week when I get a chance to post the pictures. K and E seem very excited about it though.

In the mean time our Saturday is moving on. I'm trying to work off a head cold and I guess it's time to stop pretending that I don't hear the kids, laundry, dishes, and yard calling my name.