Pirate play date.

Today Jonas had a play date. This could not be just an ordinary play date. This was an event to celebrate his success. He invited the 6 boys that he has either already spoken to at school or would really like to be able to talk to. This play date marked some amazing progress that has occurred in the past few weeks. We have had some difficulties with his teacher being sick for a great deal of the time I have had off work to support Jonas through the program. Jonas has wanted this for himself and has been so very happy to have me at school with him every week, so he has continued to grow and gain confidence.
We were all bursting with pride today to see him play with his friends and to chat casually with a few of them.

I also won this gorgeous pirate pack from  Marie Louise Events at the Confetti Fair.
Thank you Jacqui :)

Of course with this cuteness on hand I set straight to planning a party to put it to good use. With the Selective Mutism Clinic recommending play opportunities for Joe as a next step towards talking openly with friends, we decided that a Pirate play date would be the best fun!

A few little treats for his friends to take home.

I used Picmonkey for the tags and invitations- it's such a great FREE resource.

The Pirate printables came from here. Aren't they gorgeous...and cheap and easy too!

It was such a fabulous afternoon.

The weekend of me!

This weekend has been such a selfish one- it was all about ME!!

I booked in to do a jewellery making course when I got home from Melbourne. I was inspired by Victoria Mason & so disappointed that I wouldn't be able to flit back and forth to Melbourne to do her jewellery workshops. She spoke with such passion about what she creates (you can get a feel for it here on her blog) and I wanted to be able to create something with my hands & heart too.
I found Square Pegs Studio & a fabulous 1 day workshop. At least if it really wasn't my thing I didn't have to keep going back. I really loved it and I do want to go back every week. Eric was so impressed with my finished product that he wants a go too. Wouldn't it be fun to do it together!!!

I pressed a leaf pattern into the surface of the silver. Mine was very simple compared to some others- but I love the simplicity. 

Then today I headed into Mosman to soak up the glorious sunshine and to explore the Confetti Fair. So today it was just all about party prettiness and I loved everything I saw! 

All of those lucky ducks who get to plan parties as their JOB!!! How is that even possible?

It was a lovely weekend to myself, but I'm not in a hurry to have another....I missed my boys. 

I guess its very true that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

I'm off to have a cuddle on the lounge :)