Minions Assemble!

For the Chaos Twins' Birthdays this year, I wanted to do something funny and special for them.  We opted not to do the birthday party route this year, choosing instead a whole weekend of fun family activities.  

I saw these cupcakes posted on Pinterest just a few days before and knew that I had to make them.  We love Despicable Me! around here, so I knew the kids would love them.

And they sure did!  

I made boy and girl Minions, and made them with decorators gel and mini marshmallows.  If there were ever to be a "Next Time" I would use melted chocolate for the details, the decorators gel is kind gross.

I also learned that I have great resolve.  I took one single bite of a cupcake and threw it away.  Go me!  Oh, and Twinkies?  Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.  Just... Yuck.  

 What do you think?  Are you going to assemble your own army of Minions?  

My life could be a soundtrack...

 Seriously, there really is a song out there for every moment in my life.  It's all kinds of awesome.

I cry each and every time this song comes on.  I had to pull the car over the other day, even.  

 

 

Happy 5th Birthday, LittleMiss!

 Wow!  Five already?  Where has the time gone?

You are our Little Performer - always seeking the limelight!  You put on impromptu ballet recitals, puppet shows and story times, whenever the mood strikes you.

You are sassy, strong willed, sweet and silly.  You are a Leader, never a follower.  You love to "direct" people, and can often be heard correcting Mommy, SpacePirate or Daddy.

Our daily art sessions are an endless source of entertainment for you.  You love to read, write and draw - and you are getting better every day.  Whenever Mommy is working on a project, you are nearby asking for the scraps so you can create something of your own.  Mommy has even taught you to knit a few stitches with her help this year!  

You asked Mommy if you join the Daisy Scouts so you can earn badges, and Mommy is excited to start that with you. :)

You are already (!!!!) boy crazy, proudly declaring that you have three boyfriends.  Your brother is one of them, another is a mysterious boy who you refer to only as "Captain Underpants".  

You are still a vegetarian, and you basically only eat veggies -but only if they are raw!  Spaghettios are a favorite of yours, and you've recently started eating Mac-n-Cheese again.

You love your little brother, and the fact that for a few short hours each year you are real twins.  Daddy is the best guy in the whole world to you, and you prefer him over Mommy unless you are hurt - and you have him figured out, that's for sure!

We are so very glad you are part of our family.  You are the bright ray of sunshine to wake us each day, and you always keep us going.  You are wise beyond your 5 short years, and we can't wait to see your reach your dreams!

 

Happy 4th Birthday, SpacePirate!

 Four and half years ago we were given the surprise of our lives when they told us you'd be joining our family- and we are so so so glad you did.

You are our little joker, always telling the funniest jokes.  You love to make faces, too.

You love Buzz Lightyear.  A lot.  You love anything Space related (especially the Saturn V).  You are our collector, and you are often found collecting things into boxes and carrying them around.

Your favorite things to eat are chicken nuggets, chocolate (Nutella) and bacon.  

Your bestest friend in whole wide world is your sister.  You love her so much, sometimes just running up and hugging her for no reason at all.  She also frustrates you to no end.  :)

You love to snuggle with Mommy (especially during movie time, or whenever Mommy is feeling sad), but you prefer to play with Daddy - he tosses you and  treats you to piggyback rides whenever you want.

You still ask Mommyto sing her "Sunshine Songs" just for you, usually when you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed with something.

One of your favorite activities is to steal Mommy's camera and run around the house taking silly pictures of the most random things.

 Your favorite books at bedtime are The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the "Puppy Pirate Book" and your book all about the Apollo11 mission.  You can recite all of them, and usually tell us when we get something wrong.

Happy Birthday, LittleMan.  You are a ray of sunshine in our lives, and we love you so very much.  You'll always be "Mommy's Favorite Baby Boy" - no matter how big you get.