Day 38: Addison's 3rd Birthday Party. 327 Days Left.

As most of you know, we are huge Yo Gabba Gabba fans in this house.

So, for Addison's 3rd birthday, we kicked it Yo Gabba style...

Addison started watching Yo Gabba Gabba when she was 6 months old, she would get this huge smile on her face and shake her feet and arms all around. Jackson was also immediately drawn to the show; dancing his way through each episode.

When I originally looked online I saw that there wasn't much Yo Gabba birthday stuff to buy. I was extremely disappointed.
Then I went to NickJr.com and found a ton of really cool ideas and was like "Ok, I can do this!"

So here are some pictures of my daughter's 3rd birthday.

The Decorations and kid's party favors were made by using printables from Nick Jr's Yo Gabba Gabba selections. For the boom boxes, I printed copies from Nick Jr's party printables. I cut and glued a boom box to each side of the animal cracker box. They fit perfectly.



I made both Addison's and Jackson's shirts by using the Foofa and Brobee iron on printables.



We purchased Addison's cake.
I do not attempt to decorate cakes. They typically end up smashed because I get so pissed off. I bought the cake and added a few new Gabba toys for her collection.



Ultimately, Addison had an AWESOME third birthday!

Grateful For & Day 22. 343 Days Left.

As Becky from BeckyandJames.com: A Peek Over The Fence reminds us, it is easy to get lost in our daily lives and forget what it is that makes each day so special.

I often find myself frustrated with Addison and Jackson and have to remind myself that I am raising two precious children, not maintaining inconveniences. In these moments, I drift back to that horrid day in the park; talk about prospective.

So today I want to join in with Becky's and Maxabella’s “I’m Grateful For” and focus on the amazing gifts my life has to offer.

Today I am grateful for:

*Lazy Saturday mornings with the kiddies.
*Jackson’s morning nap especially after waking at 6am.
*Fingerpaint; keeps Addison happy for hours & I get more amazing art to showcase.
*Aunt Mon-ka arriving in town this afternoon.
*The Cat in the Hat (our new favorite show) & Yo Gabba for much needed mommy break.

Take a peek at Becky’s grateful for


and Visit Maxabella's blog to see what other's are grateful for today!
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Day 22
Jackson 5 months

The Yo Gabba Gabba Generation

I remember the first morning my husband walked in the room and Addison and I were fixated on the TV. He came over to see what we were watching so intently. He said, "you guys aren’t really watching this; are you? What the hell is it?" I remember thinking the same thing as I stare intently at the TV.

I had just stumbled on the show. Addison was nine months at the time. She loved it. From that moment Gabba became a favorite. In fact, it was the only show that would keep her attention for the full half hour. So Yo Gabba Gabba became my favorite.



While at Target one day we discovered the Gabba Friend plushies. She was in love. We had to collect them all. Including their larger speaking counter parts. Then the silly balls. The boom box learning laptop. The books and DVD’s. The Plex train and Plex car with all the friends to travel along. Now that she is potty trained; the undies- which are so stinkin’ cute on her- just love them.


Never did I imagine that she would be hooked.

Yo Gabba has been a part of your daily schedule. Seriously, outings are scheduled around the show. We look forward to new episodes and dancey dance time (we includes mommy). Now Jackson is hooked. He has been watching since five days old. When I need a mommy moment, to make dinner or run the trash out, I know if Yo Gabba Gabba is on they will be entertained for the half hour.



Because my daughter is so in love with Yo Gabba it seemed appropriate to plan a Gabba themed party for her third birthday and the gifts to go along. They have some pretty awesome toys. Gabba LIVE here we come! And Foofa bounce-on; well I am just going to be the best mommy ever… beat that Santa Claus!



I stumbled across the ultimate fan-site call Gabba Friends; www.gabbafriends.com

There are so many amazing ideas. If your children are into it as much as mine, you should have a look at the site.

Repeat after me: Yo Gabba Gabba Yo!