HER BIRTHDAY IS FOUR DAYS AWAY

but we celebrated Mama Nanny's birth with some of the family tonight.  My dad bought her a HUGE cake, we had a candle for every year and we sang our hearts out.

It was a team effort getting the candles lit.

Happy, happy birthday Mama Nanny - we love you!

SWIMMING PARTY

The older boys were out for the evening having teenager fun.  Our parent's ward was having a swim party and they invited us to bring the wee ones.

I have titled this photo as Farmer Tans and Loosing Britches

The lovebirds on the left are celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
The lovebirds on the right just celebrated their 45th.
Our parents rock and I'm so glad they are best friends!

It was a fun summer evening and a super fun ward activity.  Hopefully we'll get an invite next year! (hint, hint)

A GLIMPSE INTO OUR NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION

Our evening festivities were quite the rage.  Pizza, getting sloshed on Martinelli's, a little Book of Mormon Bingo and watching tidbits of Rockin' New Year's Eve.  What can I say, we're party animals.

My hope is nothing but the best for you and yours in 2013!

LACH IS TURNING 5 AND HE WANTED A HALLOWEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY

and that's just what he got.
Hot dog mummies for dinner - skeleton cupcakes, rootbeer floats and presents at the party.  We had one happy, happy birthday boy.

BRACES OFF PARTY

and the theme was CARAMEL - the item Laird missed the most during his braces days.

On the menu:
Caramel banana cake with caramel buttercream
Caramel cupcakes with caramel buttercream
Ice cream and caramel sauce in waffle bowls
Sugar Daddies
Milk Duds
Caramel squares
Rolos
Werther's Original - hard, creamy center and chewy

We had our family over and gorged on caramel, the kiddos played in the pool and we admired Laird's perfect smile.

GRADUATION CAKE

Two of my Soul Sister's daughters are graduating from high school and I was asked to make a cake for the graduation party.

It was such a fun cake to do - a whimsical white, orange and black (school colors) for two fun, beautiful young ladies.
The toppers were made by a family member out of polymer clay - aren't they amazing?!

Glass apothecary jars held orange, black and gold candies, there was a table of food and an Italian soda bar.  The house was full of family and friends to celebrate this huge milestone.  

On a side note - This photo is of me and my sister.  She came over and helped me with the cake.  This photo was taken in the wee hours and we were a little giggly.

PS - I think it looks like my mouth should be in a denture commercial.

THE WEDDING RECEPTION

was incredibly beautiful, joyous, super duper fun....

Filled with scrumptious savoury and sweet morsels....

Had a d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s chocolate mint wedding cake....

An ever so sweet...

gorgeous bride and groom....

A few wild but oh, so handsome, hoodlums...

Lots and lots and lots of loving friends and family, from near and far...

And did I mention it was SO. MUCH. FUN.....