Adventures In Baking

So my beautiful niece, Naomi, taught me the wonderful art of baking! Like I needed another art to learn. Hehe! I do love it, but just as a every now & then, only for family, type of thing. I will stick to sewing as my major hobby. Here are some things I "whipped" up. You will notice Isabelle's cupcakes & cake that I made for her birthday. That is my favorite!

Yummy, yummy, yummy! Nothings better, & I mean NOTHING, than homemade buttercream icing!!

Cousins

Boys, boys, boys. Ages one, two, & three. What else is there to say?? So, yeah Isabelle is the only girl and absent from this picture, but don't you worry your pretty little face, she can hold her own!

These guys are such a blast to spend time with, if you're in the mood for exercise. Hah! Running and jumping and yelling and yes, even the occasional fight will take place. Then there are moments like this one where they are calm and sweet. All in the truck and out for an afternoon drive. Jack is at the wheel (of course) Aidan is the passanger ( aka back-seat driver) and Isaac would be the load that they are hauling. Their destination is anywhere a toddlers imagination will go. Maybe to the candy store or to the toy store? Where ever it may be I'm sure it's an awesome place! Look at their faces...so innocent and filled with an abundance of happiness. If we could all see life through the eyes of a child!

Potter Inspired Birthday Party

That would be Beatrix Potter that inspired my baby girl's 1st birthday party. I have to say that this was one cute little party and here are some pics from Isabelle's special day.
Love her smile, love her eyes, love the mess on her face, just love everything about this perfect baby girl!

Big brother Isaac is enjoying his baby sister's day too! Afterall who doesn't like a fun crowd and lots of cupcakes!!

Do you like my great yard sale finds!?! Yep, most of the decorations came straight from a yard sale or flea market.

My best friend Jen made the roses for the cake and cupcakes! Aren't they purty!?! The garden cupcakes and cheese curl carrots were on the kiddo table. That's the way to get your kids to eat their carrots.:)

So mama & Isabelle had matching dress and apron. I found the cutest fabric of all the characters from Beatrix Potter's books and worked my magic. As you can see, having this baby girl has been a lot of fun for me! She brings my creative side out. I love,love,love her!!! Her actual birthday is tomorrow.... Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!!