Three! Already????

Happy Birthday to my boy (technically it's Tuesday, but hey a party is a party!) We kept it small this year, just family. We even got to video chat with Grandma, so she could see LB open up his presents from her. This year I was requested to make a a Pablo cake by my son. Pablo is one of the characters from Backyardigans (his favorite show of late). Uncle Matt and Poppa introduced my boy to Monster Trucks and remote control dump trucks. Let's just say, that my son is having a ball with them!



Aren't those boys adoreable in their masks?







My daughter's new favorite place for her paci. She loves to throw it in whatever I'm drinking (appropriate or not, swirl the paci in it and then plop it back in her mouth with a huge grin.



How pitiful is my daughter???



What a wonderful time we all had together.

Comparison

1st Birthday 2nd Birthday

What's the same? RED ICING!

Party Time!

We had a great time celebrating LB's birthday with family and a few friends today. My dad and Linda were able to make it for the weekend and see their grandbabies. It's been great spending time with them. LB got to play with B. and ML., plus got to see his baby cousin. B and Little Bear played outside in the sandbox and "watered" my lawn with fresh sand. My Daughter chose to sleep through the entire party, only to wake up 20 minutes before everyone left. Oh well! LB got some very nice gifts from our guests. As a matter of fact, he even recieved a special present from Grandpa and Grandma that Daddy was REALLY excited about. I'm never going to see my husband in the evenings anymore! Yes that is an X-Box 360 in the picture. Thank you Grandpa!

Martha who?

Martha F-ing Stewart has nothing on me today! Many of you know that I am not the best baker in the world. Frankly, I suck at it usually. I love to cook. Cooking you don't have to follow the rules. You can add a pinch here and there, skip a direction and it usually is fine and tastes damn good. Baking... not so much. I've made many a flop of a dessert, but not this morning. Ladies and Gentleman, I made LB an Elmo cake for his family party today. I couldn't believe how well it came out and it tasted good too!

Marvel at the pictures as I did!

Happy Birthday Little Bear

My boy is 2 today! He spent a few hours with his daddy, mommy, and sister, before Mike left for Oregon. LB likes to sing the Birthday song with us, but using his own veriation of the lyrics:

"Happy to you, happy to you"

So cute! We are going to officially celebrate his big day next Saturday when my dad and Linda are here. It was just going to be too much to plan and execute this weekend, being that I was a Matron of Honor last night! (More on that later.)

LB, you have brought so much joy in my life. I am blessed and lucky you are here in this world. I can't imagine life without you. You are so smart, funny, and a wonderful big brother. I love you with all my heart. I'm the luckiest mommy in the world. Happy Birthday my big boy!

Mike's 30th Birthday

We celebrated Mike's 30th this past Saturday. The birthday boy got to drink his girlie drinks and eat burgers and cake with family and friends. Happy Birthday Babe! I'm glad you are officially catching up with me.
The birthday boy dancing to the "Birthday Song"
The birthday boy enjoying a juice box after too many Pina Coladas. Only My Husband would want to drink Pina Coladas!

I love you!

Birthday Fun

Little Bear's birthday was a success. Everyone had a great time, including the birthday boy! He especially loved his first piece of cake. Red frosting stains everything. Including foreheads the next morning.