~ a m a n d a ~: December 2009

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Bailey Cupcakes

My Bailey is turning 14 on Thursday, so (in order to avoid NYE craziness) we're going out to dinner to celebrate on Wednesday. Mama bought me the Martha Stewart Cupcakes book I had been wanting (AND a Joann's gift card!) for Christmas, so I decided Bailey's birthday was a good opportunity to practice my cupcake skills. Bailey actually helped me make these... He loves cooking, baking and especially desserts!

So this was my inspiration for the cupcakes that I wanted to make Bailey... Only not pink of course (simple enough, right???)....

Cupcakes baked...

Fondant rolled and circles cut...

Frosting made from scratch (I know it's not rocket science, but it was a first for me!) and dyed...

White Chocolate Melts ready to be melted...

Maxton showing me his Mr. Potato heads "toes"...

Decorating bag ready to be filled...

B's ready to be traced...

Bailey being a goof...

And the finished product...

Holy disastrous kitchen.....

Monday, December 14, 2009

Maxton's 2nd Birthday Party

This past Saturday we had a party at our house for Max's 2nd birthday. His birthday isn't until the 20th, but we wanted to go ahead and have his party a little early so it wouldn't conflict with Christmas festivities.

The party turned out great... Max had such a good time. He loved seeing all of his friends and all of the Elmo decorations. It was so fun to see all of the little ones playing together so well and having such a good time. Kim did a fantastic job with the face painting and everyone loved it!

Max LOVED opening presents... He was a little overwhelmed, but that didn't stop him from loving every second! It was too cute... As he was opening each present he would say "Oh, wow!" (sometimes before he actually even saw what the present was).

Granny bought him a Yo Gabba Gabba microphone, which he loved and he spent the rest of the weekend using to sing "happy dirday dada".... "happy dirday mama"... So sweet! :-)

Birthday Boy...
Elmo cake...