Toes, Pumpkins and Scary Fun

I told a friend of mine, I'd do a post just for him.

I haven't been here for a while, sorry.

I do have lots I could and should post.

I don't know if I'll get it done.

You say you like the pictures.

So this is for you.

Luvs

Birthday Bash

I love to make fun cakes for the kids.

I am even willing to stay up all night to finish a cake just to do it with out being bothered.

We have several birthdays in a row, with the craziness of summer life I decided to have one big birthday bash as opposed to one every other weekend.

Yesterday was the day.

We celebrated birthdays for Milo (8), Jason( 42), Riley(19) and bringing up the rear the "Princess" Lily (5).

It took 3 days to bake and sculpt and decorate these cakes, of course intertwind with work and motherly duties at home i.e. playing with kids, shopping (grocery), laundry.

A friend said that I should try using MMF (marshmellow fondant). I was a little hesitant. Last year when I made Lil's cake I bought some fondant to use it tasted nasty and was very difficult to use.

I logged on to the site my friend had told me about and learned how to use MMF. I searched many recipes. I came across a recipe called "Ultimate MMF, " I decided to try it.

It was easy and fun to make. After sucessfully making one batch, I even let my two little ones help knead the fondant on the next batch. Laughing and giggling ensued. We had powdered sugar every where. Not so much fun to clean up but well worth it. Just to wrap it up, I completed my project and cleaning the up the flurries of powder sugar and cornstarch up at 3:30 am Sunday.

I know I am crazy to put all that time and effort into a cake(s) that will be cut into and gobbled up that evening at 7pm. I love doing it and love making my childrens birthday a memorable one. From the oldest to the youngest my kids enjoy looking at pictures from previous years and sharing them with their friends.

Milo Faces ( Happy Birthday Buddy)

"serious"

"happy"

" I wasn't me!"


" too dang cute"

"fishy"

" festive fishy"

"real eyes"

" silly eyes"

" plain happy"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"

I love you!

Daddy's Dancing Princess

This little dancing princess of ours had her dance recital this past weekend.

She was so excited.

The princesses father "was" going to come see her dance then rush off to perform with his band.

The band "was" to start at 9pm, plenty of time to watch the recital.

Friday night while he was performing he found out that on Saturday ( same day as recital) they were to start at 7pm instead of the usual 9pm.

I was ticked off, to say the least.

What is more important, a benefit for the local children's hospital or your daughters dance recital?

A LONG while later after my grumpiness over the situation subsided, I realized that she was to have a rehearsal from 12-3pm. Perfect he could go watch her there.

Watch he did!

He is the most amazing father and husband.

He took her to the high school for the rehearsal to begin at 12noon. Well they, the entire dance company, were locked out of the school. He lovingly and patiently waited there at the school with our princess for an hour while the dance teacher in a rage of fury found someone to let them into the building.

This wonderful husband of mine then stayed at the school with our princess while the rehearsal took place.

I am sorry but I do not know too many fathers who would do that. Watch a recital yes, the hour wait to get into the building then a 2 hour rehearsal.

I love him.

I simply love him.

Here is the picture I took with my phone to send to daddy so he could see her in make up and costume.

"Make up," oh how she loved the make up.

I bought her her own blush, mascara and lipstick.

She was thrilled to say the least.

Of course I informed her that it was for her recitals only.

4 year old girls are too young for makeup.

Uh, she has asked to wear the blush and lipstick everyday since.

I found that putting mascara on 4 year old is not that easy.

However, we go the job done.

What have you been doing?

Lil' and her cousin

Playing in the freezing cold.

The kids didn't seem to mind.

I did!

Flying kites in the wind and cold.

Where are the warm winds?

Yoga with the "little ones."

Awe... I love doing yoga.

I am not that good at it, nor do I get to do it with out interuptions.

As you can see.

" Down dog position," we don't even own a dog.

Great job Lil'!

" The tree"

presented by Milo, he never holds this still.

We love our PJ days.

Milo and Lil' made puddin' pops.

Yummy!

Easter morn........

I must admit I was mourining, about the snow.

However, grateful for Christ and the Atonement.

Easter baskets and a egg hunt at Grandma I's.

The sun is out!

Time to fly kites again.

Daddy ended up flying her kite.

But not for Milo.

He took charge and let all the string out!

However, daddy had to wind it all up.

All this fun and crazy weather,

Boy am I frazzeled!

Bonus pic.....

Riley, sporting ( pimpin') one of the girls dress up hats at Grandma I's.

I hope he dosen't use this for a resume.

I love my kids!

My Child, My Love

My Child, My Love
S Krupa

I cradled you in my arms
When you were sent to me
For only a moment
And then you were free

Oh how I miss you
And long to see your face
But I had to let you go
Home to God’s embrace

My child, my love
My life, my son
Baby of mine
Angel divine
Back to your Father’s arms

I kissed each little finger
And watched you close your eyes
Before the heavens took you
Away for just awhile
My heart will now hold you
Until you’re by my side
I pray the angels
Will sing for you
This mother’s lullaby

My child, my love
My life, my son
Baby of mine
Angel divine
Back to your Father’s arms
Baby of mine
Back to your Father’s arms

Calvin Wesley 3/23/2001

Through our loving Savior,

Jesus Christ we are given the greatest gifts

The atonement, ressurection and eternal life.

I forever long to embrace

My son.

What's Up! / 4 Non Blondes

I have been dipping into some of my favorite albums.

This band is at the top. I love her voice. I dream that I could have a voice like that, oh and the courage to sing, other than in a choir. I have a number of songs that I would sing just for my hubby. I'll just have to cherish him, singing for me.

Lately, many a nights, I have been in my bed staring at the ceiling wondering if I am ever going to go to sleep. My eyes and body are soo tired yet I don't sleep. I have run on, an average of 4hrs sleep, that gets interupted by my little ones. They both wake me up every night to get in my bed. They are 4 and 7. I don't get it.

So there I am, laying in bed crying to just get it all out, what's in my head. All though I am NOT 25yrs old, I often feel the struggle to get up that great big hill.

For all you other friends of mine, that are climbing your hill. I hope you can pray, step outside and even scream at the top of you lungs" whats going on?

"This song lifts me. Especially when I listen to it really loud in the car, when I am by myself so I can sing along at the top of my lungs. Then, I take that deep breath and take on another day climbing that hill to my destination.

My hill all though it is staggered with rocks and bumps, it is a wonderful hill to climb. It is full of faith, love, beauty, my husband, our children, our lives together all of which I love so much.