When we asked Hannahbelle what kind of birthday she wanted — she answered “PINK”. Well, here it is! As you know I like to challenge myself with our kids cakes. This time I tried sugar flowers. They are all made by me and edible! Enjoy!
Hannah’s “Pink” Birthday Cake
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Apr 272011
The Cake
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Feb 142011
Abby asked for “A Super Mario Bros. cake with Luigi in his helicopter suit riding a blue Yoshi.” Hrm. Okay 
I decided I would give the Topsy Turvy cake one more try. It has beaten me twice. I was determined that THIS cake would stand! I loved the cake! The only thing that disappointed me was the buttercream. I pride myself on my buttercream skills – and they just lacked on this cake. Or were just downright awful :/ I had to handle this cake quite a bit to get it stacked. Fondant would have been a better choice. But I love buttercream and so that is what I chose. In the end, the characters were spectacular and the cake stood and it was delicious. Our 5 year old didn’t complain about the botched buttercream — and I’m hoping the party guests were so excited about the characters on the cake that they didn’t notice too much either! Enjoy the pics!
Happy Birthday Jamey!
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Jul 122010
When the girls woke up I told them it was Jamey’s birthday. Hannah started singing. Abby was interested in the type of party he was going to have. Well, Um… sigh. So, I figured I had to come up with something! It ended up being a very cute evening. I think everyone was happy.
We opened presents. We got Jamey two umbrellas to go by his grill. We don’t have ANY shade in our backyard. So I think he was pretty happy! Guess which one Abby picked out?
We sang Happy Birthday.
<I’ll try to get this video up ASAP. Check back soon.>
We ate “cake”.
The girls were pleased that I made the icing
Oh! And we made a sign and had some streamers too!
Lynn came to visit!
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Jun 132010
I haven’t been the greatest friend. Lynn has lived “close” to me for almost a year and I’ve only been to visit her once. We had a heart to heart and we agreed to do our best to see each other at least once a month from now on. So, a couple days after my birthday – here she was!! I felt horrible. This cold has been hanging around for a couple weeks now. I was run down and really dragging. In she walks with presents, lunch, a mini key lime birthday cake (YUMMY), stuff from her garden, canned goods – and a couple kids 
So my kids played with her kids and she and I enjoyed some much needed girlfriend time. We laughed, we read magazines, we sewed, we cooked, we drank a margarita, we ate salsa and cake & ice cream of course!
The kids had a blast on the swing and the slip n slide. Lynn and I purchased the Zac Brown Band album off of Apple TV and took the outdoor speaker to the patio. It was nice to sit under the umbrella and watch the kids play for a minute listening to some new music!
Lynn opened her birthday presents. I made her what I’d like to call the iBake It is a reversible apron that has a tiny pocket on each side. Inside the pocket is a button hole. Her iPod or phone fits in the small pocket and the cord to her headset can go through the button hole (behind the apron) and up to her ears. This will keep that pesky cord out of her pancakes and bread!!
Then I opened my presents! It all had a lime margarita theme! Even the card! Imagine that!!! Handmade soap and lip balm. A beautiful card… and of course some margaritas! You’ll also see that she brought us some homemade salsa!!! Super yummy!
Little Miss Hannahbelle had a rough day. She was really cranky. Fortunately, Lynn hasn’t had a 2 year old for a couple of years, so she kinda liked holding a baby for a bit. And from the looks of it Hannah kind of liked it too
And my birthday cake! It was a key lime cake. It was so good!!! Notice the little carrier she brought it in?? How cute is that!!?? I should have placed something beside it. this thing is like the size of my palm!
It was a super fantastic day. I was sick… but she had all the bases covered. I can’t wait to see you again friend!
My Fantastic Husband!
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Jun 132010
As many of you know he surprised me a week before my birthday with my present. I walked into the kitchen… and sitting right there on my island was a brand spakin’ new Canon Rebel T2i. It had an upgraded package with a bigger lens and an extra battery and a few other things. I was blown away!!! I had no clue!! This is really quite a bit more camera than I need. Soooo, I suppose I need to become a better photographer quick! It really is amazing and I must learn to use it to its potential.
So, you must have guessed that I was totally surprised when the doorbell rang on my birthday!! I know I am one of the lucky ones. What an awesome and thoughtful man! Unfortunately I took this a couple days later and the purple iris’ were starting to wilt :/
And, on a different note, I think delivering flowers would be an awesome job. I opened the door and as soon as I saw the man my face lit up! Smiling from ear to ear. I’ll bet it is exciting to make so many people happy every day
Oh Look! The Birthday S’more!
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Jun 132010
I’m sick people! I didn’t bake myself a cake. Abby was quite worried about this :/ Soooo, I had to get creative!!
She thought this was a super idea!!
Hannah would have preferred chicken. Abby ended up eating her s’more too
Donuts!
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Jun 082010
The girls and I celebrated my birthday with a free coffee from Starbucks for me… and donuts for the girls
Abby picked Chocolate.
Hannah picked Birthday Cake!
How’s your donut Abby?
MESSY!!!!
New Pics
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May 262010
Jamey came home with an early birthday surprise!!!! I am so excited!!! He brought me a brand new FREAKING AWESOME BEYOND WORDS camera!! Here are the first few pics we took.
Hannah’s Birthday: Round 1
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May 232010
Hannah’s birthday, March 20th, sort of came and went this year. We had to be out of our house and into our new house right at the time of her birthday. Sooo, we are just now in Peoria to celebrate. We had a BLAST! It was so exciting to be able to have an outdoor party for once. Maybe we’ll just move her birthday to May 20th!! Any objections?
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