Wordless Wednesday

Happy 8th Birthday Lexi!

Cookie Monster Cuppies!

These were Lexi's cupcakes for her 8th birthday celebration at school. These were super fun to make and were delicious too.

1st Day of School

These are always very happy and very sad days for me. I love the excitement of school supplies, new teachers, old friends, new places, recess, ect. But I hate the fact that time is rushing past without a second thought. I think that having a disease that gives you the chance to view your mortality changes ones outlook on life. I know things that most 30 yr olds don't. And sometimes I hate that, while sometimes it is the coolest gift ever. I guess lots of things are like that. Today was a milestone for B, Junior High. I hope that it is the coolest experience and he is able to take advantage of the time and carefree life he has. Thought I'd post a few pics of both the kids this morning. Lexi was super excited until we got in the car and then her stomach starting hurting. You can see her carefree expressions turn to worry but I know by the time 1st recess is about to start she is going to be running the show. They sure are fun!

Wordless Wednesday

On Friday

Growing Pains (mine)

Tooth Fairy is Coming!

Alexis pulled out tooth #5 yesterday morning. I guess as she ages I get more and more emotional over it because I know this is "The Last Time" for lots of things as far as my mothering goes. I hate when kids start getting grown up teeth because it gives their face a more grown up appearance and I am for sure not ready for it. But as things go with my baby.... she woke me up yesterday morning and says "Mom, my tooth is ready to come out."  I, of course trying to avoid all conversation regarding anything aging related, said, "I bet it isn't ready just yet babe." And then turned and looked at a girl standing there completely confused because her tooth was basically hanging there. And then it hit me... I had been avoiding it so I truly did not think it was time yet. I was wrong (again) so we went downstairs and I let her pull it. She did it all by herself! And as she fought back tears of pain...so did I. My pain is much different than hers however. I will never get #5 back. But as I am saddened over my alleged losses I am also so proud and happy she is growing up too. I can't imagine I more fun ride than being a mom to my kids. So here are the dirty details.... In picture form of course.

Wordless Wednesday

Girl Gourmet

Girl Gourmet

I don't know how many of you have seen this lovely contraption at the store but it is so cool. The Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker is awesome. I don't know what goes into this mix that makes it so you just add water and then microwave for 30 sec and wa-la! RED VELVET CUPPIES! They taste ok but for girls who are aspiring to be cooks it rocks. Here is my baby making her brother a cupcake for dessert. She did an awesome job. And for those of you who have a touch of OCD too it cleans up easily.