Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Birthday! Birthday!

We have been busy the past couple of weeks with both the kids birthdays. It was crazy planning two birthday parties in two weeks, but a lot of fun as well. Each year I make a cake and plan a party for the child having the birthday. I love to explore with different cake ideas and have fun trying new things.
Arianna's Birthday came first. We had a Giraffe themed party. I had a blast planning and decorating for her party. I was very excited to finally get to have a pink party. Making her cake was a learning experience. I spent many hours on the phone with my fabulous sister Lindsey who talked me through the fondant frosting. I can't believe my baby is a year. She is the personality of the family. Some things that make her special are: her scooting around on her bum instead of crawling, Her scowl, the way she smiles and says hi to everyone! You are my baby girl Arianna. I love you.
ARIANNA'S PARTY
bubble party favors

The Cake

Its my party and I'll cry if I want to.


Birthday Girl and her cake.

eating the cake

yummy

opening the presents

BRENDON'S PARTY
It was really fun to plan Brendon's party because he was able to help. He picked out the theme, what cake he wanted me to make, and all the friends he wanted to invite. His party was  a T-Rex pool party. We had a T-Rex bone cake, Brachiosaurus cookies and Dino bones for each kid to take home. Brendon is my little man that loves to help me cook, play trains, swim and much more. He is a very helpful with things around the house and know more about the Ipad than I do. Happy 4th Birthday Brendon!  I Love you.



Party favors

The Cake

Blow- up slide and pool.

Ready to blow out the candles!
opening presents


BIRTHDAY DINNER
Along with the Birthday celebration we have the Birthday Dinner. The Birthday Girl or boy gets to pick the menu for dinner the night of their birthday. Arianna had her favorite Macaroni and Cheese with watermelon. Brendon had wings. I think Brendon was more excited to use the red plate then he was to eat the dinner on it.







Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Summer time

We have had a blast this summer!  I am trying to enjoy as much time with the kids as possible. Since Brendon starts preschool in the fall. We recently got a splash park 5 minutes from our house. We have loved it. Arianna even gets in on the action.
                                     



cuddled up with daddy.
 We took a quick trip up to Wisconsin to visit family and be a part of Michael's farewell. He was called to serve a mission in Mexico. He reports to the MTC this week. We are excited for Mikey and know he will be a great missionary. We love you Mikey. See you in two years. some fun things.  Before Anthony arrived we drove to Green Bay to the Train museum. Where we spent a day with Thomas the tank engine. There was a lot of fun activities to do all encompassing Thomas and the Island of Sodor. When Anthony arrived we took Arianna on her first go-cart ride with Brendon and Hailey. She couldn't decided if she liked it or not. We also had an early celebration for the kids birthdays. They both enjoyed that. It is always fun to spend time with family. We all had a great time.


showing off the train ticket

Taking a ride on Thomas.

Thomas the train

Play at the train museum.

 Arianna is in the car with me you can barely see her bow.

Passing by

Opening presents!

Loving what she got!

Katie and Arianna

siblings :)


 Fourth of July weekend was really fun this year. Anthony and Brendon both enjoyed going to the firework stands and picking out fireworks. I believe they went back 4 times! On the 4th we got together with some close friends and enjoyed a show of fireworks. Thankfully Arianna wasn't bothered by the noise. In fact she would clap and say "ya da dad".

hanging out before the firework show.


family

light it and run.