Smile of the Day

If this sweet face doesn't make you smile...I don't know what will!!

Strawberry Shortcake

This was a really fun project for me to do. I replicated a new color called celedon. It is my new favorite color. (the greenish one) I LOVE IT!

Park Time

The weather cooperated enough the other day to spend some time at the park. I feel bad that because of the wind and rain the kiddos can't play outside as much as they would like. So it's a big treat when we can all go. I've noticed a similarity between Tatum and Raegan. Both ladies are so serious! Carson is our silly-man. But the girls are always so intense and serious about everything. This is how Tatum was as a baby, too. When I was a kid a lot of my friends used to tease me that I was "born 30". So it's probably no surprise where they get it...

A little lady...a lot of bug!

These are some pictures from a birthday cake-scape I did today. I had so much fun with it. With every project I do...I become more convinced that this is what I want to do..."when I grow up". I feel such creative energy when creating!

Just Another Thursday Night...

Check out this cute Elmo cake I did tonight!! I am in love with it. It was by far the hardest birthday cake I've done. It took some planning-like that Elmo I made a month ago and it's been drying and waiting. But I'm happy with it and I hope the birthday girl will be, too!

8 is Great!

That's right...Team Nedward has hit the big 8 year mark! A lot of my friends asked if I was planning on doing an anniversary cake for Ned as a gift. I realized it was probably more of a gift if I DIDN'T do a cake. I did, however, have some leftover cupcakes lying around and thought I'd make a couple for my sweetie.

Is it REALLY time for an anniversary post already? It is amazing how fast time is flying by. Not too long ago, I felt like a newlywed. Now here we are eight years later and as Ned likes to say "old news". I actually like being old news. I like the comfort and security of having my marriage become a little more deeply rooted with each passing year. I am one of those lucky ladies to have found an awesome husband. Ned has always been my best friend and biggest supporter since the day I met him. Of course, we are not without our stresses! But I appreciate his willingness to share the ride with me. Thanks Ned for all that you do. For your service to your country and your family. For putting up with all of my cupcakes, all of my fondant and powdered sugar. For understanding when the to-do list doesn't always get done. Thanks for laughing with me and being a shoulder to cry on. Thank you for all of your silly jokes and your crazy voices you talk in. (Except ARCI....I really can't stand that voice...) I appreciate you listening and caring about all that is important to me. Thanks for the many doors you have opened for me and the many small acts of service that you do that may or may not go noticed. And of course, thank you for giving me the 3 most beautiful children!

Tatum gets her sweetness from Ned

Carson got Ned's silliness and neverending smile

And Rae Rae is just un-imaginabley adorable. Again...from the Nedster.

I'm one lucky lady!!!

Seattle Stay-cation

With life so crazy...we decided to forgo the expense of a big trip and do a little stay-cation in Seattle this past weekend. We took the ferry into the city and stayed at a really fun hotel. We rode the mono-rail and ate at a couple of fun places. Hopefully the kids will remember it and they seemed to have a good time.

This is our baby Rae at the top of the Space Needle. We took the kids to eat in the restaurants that revolves around in a circle. While the kids seemed at times more interested in their crayons, they enjoyed the views of the city.

Raegan especially liked the crayons.

We went to Pike Place Market and hung out. The kids loved watching the fish mongers throw the fish to each other.

We also ate at the melting pot. Ned and I had been there before and loved it. This wasn't the best call to come here...because the kids didn't have the patience to sit and leisurely cook their food. But we did have a great time together.

HOW CUTE IS THIS BABY?!?!?!?!?!

Sorry about the negative space here on this post. I hate it when this happens...there is a fun post below so keep scrolling...

Dr Seuss Day

In celebration of Dr Seuss, I made Seussical cupcakes for my first cupcake club event. It was a bit of an undertaking and while I was happy with the end result...I'm thinking it wasn't quite worth all the effort. It may be a month or so before I can read our favorite Dr Seuss stories...
Horton Hears a Who Yertle the Turtle

Green Eggs and Ham

Thing 1 and Thing 2

The Cat in the Hat