Thursday, December 30, 2010

2010 Ends....

Well this year has been a big year in the King household...lots of new things, and lots of the same 'ol. Our Son turned 4, started a new pre-school, learned how to unlock my cell phone, learned how to use the computer, and generally became a wonderful little man. Our Daughter turned 1, started walking, started talking, grew loooooong hair, and became the fiestiest little girl that we love so much! King Dad finished his school program, and spent lots of time with the kids. I planned parties, juggled my family, worked full time, went back to school, and GRADUATED from college finally!


Queen London's Carriage grew in a few aspects by starting this blog, by opening a facebook, by brainstorming, planning and throwing a few fun parties, and by just keepin' on. Queen Grandma continued to sell her vintage on etsy, and I sold a few digital files on etsy. We still love what we do, and how we can do it together. Below are a few photos from our year in 2010.


We celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary...8 YEARS!!!

Easter

We let our little one play at the Queen Grandma's IN THE MUD!!!!

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party & Cookie Baking Party

Halloween

We took the kids to Disneyland and celebrated the King Dad's 30th birthday!We matched our clothes.....even after all these years!!! We are truly best of friends!
I graduated from Fresno Pacific University.

Queen Grandma threw me an amazing party!

And we had an amazing Christmas that I haven't blogged about. Maybe someday you can see my tree, the Queen Grandma's tree, and all things royal for our holiday. Thanks for sticking around to see what we're up to. We have exciting things coming in the next few weeks, and I can't wait to share with you what we have planned!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Graduation Party 2010


December 11, 2010 I did something that has been in the works for many, many years....I GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE!!! I know there is no time frame to finish something that important, I wish I would have done this years ago!!!


My sweet Son came and supported me, and he was such a trooper.
1:00pm-2:00pm car ride to school
2:00-3:00pm wait for the ceremony while holding seats
3:00-4:30pm watch boring adult graduation ceremony
4:45-5:15pm car ride to restaurant
5:15-5:35pm wait for seats at restaurant
5:35pm-6:35pm eat in an adult establishment
6:35-7:05pm car ride home
= GOOD BOY!!!


Of course, my Husband, who watched the kids, listened to me cry when I was frustrated, dropped off dinner at school, brought stuff I had forgotten, and generally helped to put me through this schooling.


My parents who had this dream for me, and both said that "this was the best Christmas gift they could have received this year". They wanted this for me the first time I went to school, and second time I enrolled, and I finally decided enough was enough and applied for graduation!!!

Here are my: (from left) Sister-in-law Tiffani, Husband Eddie, Son Easton, me!, Sister-in-law Tori, and Sister-in-law Tara.......who watched me walk this walk...and their Mom would have been there will bells on if she could have been (and I suspect that she was there anyways)!

These girls are so important to me, and I hope to someday watch each one of them do the same walk I did!
My Mom and Cousin Janice threw this amazing get together for me, and wait till you see all the details!!!! Do you see that cake?!!! Piece O Cake by Olivia made this cake, and it was exactly what my Mom had in mind!!!

Again, Piece O Cake by Olivia designed, completed, and delivered this amazing cake!
It is no surprise that my Mom put this display together, and it is all things that are loved by us! We always make caramel apples, like for everything!!!, vintage desserts, keys to our heart, frames and pears (there is a side story to this: when my Husband and I got married oh so many years ago, and our theme was red and tan, with pears "Quite a pear"!! lololol, so it is no surprise that these pears would make a surprise appearance at my graduation party).
Do you see those cupcakes with fondant toppers??? Olivia made those too, yep! There were four designs, but my absolute favorite was the one with the silhouette on it. The silhouette was a graduate (me) holding the hands of her two adorable kids (made exclusively for this event).
Nobody can turn down red velvet cupcakes!!!!
This hand towel was the inspiration for the entire party, and my Mom did an amazing job!! I created the silhouette that is framed above the towel, and I was able to keep it afterwards to remind myself forever that I DID IT!!! With a Husband, and 2 kids in tow!!
And a very good family friend made these sugar cookies, and let me just tell you that they are amazing...not like good, like I ate the entire bag that night while I stayed up late with my Sister-in-law talking!!!
We did not take my Daughter to the actual graduation because can you imagine an almost 2 years old having to stick to that schedule I outlined earlier for my Son? Uh, no! She stayed home with the friend who made those sugar cookies!!
And here is the last picture from my party...my beautiful Sister-in-laws. I want to formally and publicly thank my Mother who listened to me, gave me advice, and who threw me this party. My Dad may have helped too! And to my Husband, who again, helped to push me to do this. To my kids, who gave me the drive to do it. And to my Mother-in-law who would have been there with bells on, and I believe she was there. She is probably the one who poked me, and reminded me that I needed to DO IT!!!!!
And thank you to all who read this blog....I love what I do!!!!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Lack of posts

I am so sorry for the lack of posts for those of you who check back here. I have recently went back to school, and am in the last push to finish those classes!!! I will post pictures in 10 days...because I GRADUATE DECEMBER 11!!!! I have always gotten so close, and then I don't actually finish, and start in a new program, so I will finally have my bachelors degree...and will be done there! Woo hoo!!! So I am sorry that I have all but abandoned this blog, but don't you worry i am still making stuff! Recently, I designed and printed the announcements and invitations for my graduation party, designed a good friend's baby shower invitation, designed several Christmas labels, and am designing Christmas tags to put on this blog so watch out for those!!!