Baseball Cupcakes and Cake.

I made these cupcakes for Brittany Dlabaj's son, Eli, who turned one and I wanted to share them with you all.  I had to be very sneaky making the baseballs around Garrett.  At one point he said, "Me get that baseball and go Hey Batter Batter Swing!  I go get my baseball bat Mommy!"  :)   

This was Eli's smash cake!

Happy 1st Birthday, Brooks!

Saturday,  we celebrated Brooks' 1st birthday!  Shelly did such a amazing job at making his party adorable.  

By looking at Blair can you guess the theme?

Such a cute table set up!

I made the cupcakes for the party!  Dr. Seuss was such a fun theme!

Little Dr. Seuss shoes....

Presents!

I have to share this tradition with you all.  

In the picture below, you will see the Poppi plate.  Poppi is Randy's late father.

All of Poppi's grandchildren used this plate and now every great-grandchild.  

The plate is given to every great-grandchild on his/her 1st birthday from the great-grandchild that recently had it.  

This plate has really been passed around these past couple of years.  

Molly had it for 1 year and 10 months.

Molly passed it to Jackson. Jackson had it for 3 months.

Jackson passed it to Claire.  Claire had it for 14 months.

Claire passed it to Garrett. Garrett had it for 13 months.

Garrett passed it to Chloe. Chloe had it for 3 months.

and now....Chloe passes it to Brooks.

Cake time!

Thank goodness for technology!  

This is how Justin got to see the party....

They used Skype.  Did I even say that right?  Should I say "They Skyped him?"

  

Jackson really wanted to be a part of the......hmmmmm, what do I say here?.....he wanted to be a part of the skyping....he wanted to Skype too....   ?????

You get my point!

Bounce House!

Jackson loved this hat!

Happy Birthday, "Baby" Brooks!

We love you!

Golf Cupcakes.

I made these cupcakes for a former student. He was in my 2nd grade class the first year I ever taught, and he is now turning 13. His mom keeps up with me through Facebook and my blog, so she contacted me to see if I was interested in making cupcakes for his birthday party. 

 The theme of the party: Golf!

(You can't tell from the picture, but the golf ball at the bottom right is on a tee)

These pictures are not the best. The lens that came with my camera broke. I then bought a lens that had a better zoom. I LOVE my new lens, however it is hard to take pictures indoors because it zooms so much.......I know "zooms so much" is probably not the correct wording.....is it high zoom?.....major zoom?....a big ole' zoomer?

A new lens in on my birthday wish list!

Garrett's 2nd Birthday!

Garrett's birthday was Sunday, March 21.  Since we are "kind of homeless", we decided against our traditional birthday party at home.  Instead Garrett had a weekend of birthday fun.....

On Saturday, we went to G-Mom and Graddad's house.  As soon as we walked in the door, Jackson decided it was time for Garrett to open presents.  Luckily, there was something for Jackson as well.  At one point, Jackson said "I like to share....especially when it's Garrett's birthday!"  

Garrett still had his jacket on since we just walked in, but once he saw the baseball stuff he decided it was time to get serious about these birthday presents.

We discovered that Garrett knows how to throw a baseball up in the air and hit it with the little bat.  I was impressed!!

Cake time!  

Garrett was so serious.  He knew this was his big moment!

During our drive home Saturday night, it started to snow.  Aaron said to Garrett, "I can't believe it is snowing the night before your birthday!"  Jackson then said, "Garrett, I didn't know your birthday was on Christmas!!!!"  Since it snowed on Christmas Eve last year, I think Jackson will forever believe that it only snows on Christmas!  These kids have seen more snow this year than I have probably seen in my life.  

Sunday morning, which was Garrett's actual birthday, we woke up to more snow.  Needless to say, his gift from us had to be used inside....

We made plans to eat at Red Robin with my side of the family & Aaron's brother Michael on Sunday to celebrate Garrett's birthday.  

I made these cupcakes to take with us -

Elmo

Cookie Monster

Oscar the Grouch

My sister, Ricky, and Harleigh

(possibly their last family photo before baby Savannah arrives!)

Michael and Garrett!  Garrett loves his Uncle Michael so much!

I think Garrett is in deep thought about which character he wants for his cupcake.

Blowing out his candles (with the help of his brother....)

I love Harleigh's new hair cut!

There is no denying it....Jackson picked Elmo!

Garrett LOVES his new Ernie!

My sister and Grandma

After lunch, we took Harleigh and the boys to Build a Bear.

Harleigh did a good job explaining the process of Build a Bear to the boys.  

When it was time for Garrett to pick out his stuffed animal, he said "NO!  I WANT ERNIE!"  So, he didn't make one.  He just held his new Ernie the whole time and watched.

Jackson watching his bear get stuffed....

They put hearts inside of each bear and tell the kids silly things like "Rub it on your head, so your bear will be as smart as you."  "Rub it on your ears, so your bear will hear as well as you."  etc.  It was at this time Aaron had to walk away laughing.  He had enough!  :) 

Then they said to make a wish for your bear.  I didn't know if Jackson would know what that meant, but he did close his eyes....

Cleaning their bears....and Ernie!

Jackson and Garrett with their Aunt M -