Hudson turns TWO

It has been almost three weeks since he turned two and I am still so shocked at speedily these last few months flew by. I have tried to capture so many moments, trying to bottle it up because I do not want to forget him at this age. The morning he turned two, he was up so early, almost like he knew it was his special day. His Dad and I sang to him and he even joined in with hip, hip, hoooooooray! I have so many wishes for him as he grows up and I wish I could bubble wrap him, sometimes, but I also know that he needs to learn. We did not have a big party for him this year, because I want to teach him the value of celebrating life and not material things. As stated before in the post I wrote about his 1st bday party, we will have a party for him every second year, maybe even every 3 years. We did however arrange a little styled shoot. Hold your memories close in photographs and smile and take them as often as you can. With each shoot comes some planning. Having a theme makes it a little easier because then you can look at different styling ideas in terms of decor, cake and cookie design, outfits for the family.

The amazingly talented Nikki Oliver from Nikki Oliver Photography also shot Hudson’s Up, Up and Away First Birthday shoot. She has a way of capturing Hudson in his truest form, and each photograph just oozes love and happiness. We also worked with Faranaaz from Faraway Events that also did the styling for the above mentioned shoot and De Daisy who did all design and printing. Last but not least Nectar and Spice. The owner Margaret did my cookies, treats and cakes for my bridal shower way back when, when she was still working from her home in Strand. She is now based in Durbanville and everything she makes is gold

Chugga-Chugga Choo Choo someone is TWO

Nikki Oliver Photography

You can contact Nikki via her website here She is currently running a promotion with Faranaaz from Far Far Away Events which include: A Celebratory Session

This session is ideal to celebrate a loved one’s birthday. Ideal for any age- just choose a theme (any theme) and both Faranaaz and Nikki will make your vision come to life.

Photography Package includes 1 hour of photography; 25 digital images; 1 x A3 canvas and 3 x A5 prints at a very affordable R1000.

Far Far Away Events

You can contact Faranaaz on her Facebook page here: Or email info@farfarawayevents.co.za

2019 Promo specials Especially for all my followers residing in Cape Town:

For every party package of minimum 12 kids booked, you will receive a one tired fondant birthday cake to the value of R900 for free. Use the promo code: Itsamomslife2019 when you make a booking.

Nectar and Spice

Nectar and Spice’s beautiful Floral Easter collection is available in store in boxed sets at R60 each or individual cookies at R25 each. You can find them on Facebook here

Also not to be missed this April, Nectar and Spice will be hosting their first Cookie Decorating class in their new venue on the 13th of April.

Class will include Easter cookies to decorate, all tools needed for the day, delicious refreshment, demonstrations and a little gift to take home along with your finished cookies and a handy booklet with additional information and tips.

There will only be 5 students per class so space is limited. If you would like to join Margaret for this fun morning filled with cookies and icing please send an email to nectarandspice@gmail.com to book your seat.