Strep hit the birthday girl the week of her birthday party, and we babied her like crazy so she could still have her party. Mom, Tiff and I had tinkered to make everything beautiful and I was really pleased with the outcome. A hot pink and orange extravaganza....except - the backdrop of the barn - kind of took away from the aesthetic. This was definitely one of the best birthday parties we've ever had (minus the fact that Emerson was still struggling a bit).
Wyatt had his first pony ride, the kids played until they dropped. 
Oh, and did I mention we made everything from scratch?
Yes, scratch as in no box.
Yes, I did.
GIRL (actually cupcake) POWER!
Did it taste better?
Prob not, but a sense of accomplishment washed over me as I realized the kids are eating REAL sugar (and lots of it) instead of boxed up, mixed-in-with-the-powder sugar. And why is it that things that are homemade don't rise as much? Am I doing something wrong?
They couldn't wait to get their hands on these lollipops.
Cousins, 2,4,5,3
A rough day followed by TV in mommy/aunties bed. These are some lucky kids!
Deep in thought about what to wish for...
