Classy Cupcakes

 My sweet friend (and co-teacher) Marian had a birthday this weekend and I was asked to make cupcakes for our little get-together.  First, let me start by saying that this was an all-girl affair and it was being held here, so the white cupcakes with buttercream icing that she requested were definitely not going to work.  Marian LOVES pistachios, but we have a little guy in our class with a tree nut allergy, so we don't get to eat them as much as we'd like.  I found this recipe from Martha Stewart and I topped them with a cream cheese buttercream icing.  They were delicious and oh-so-classy looking.  I will definitely make these again.

I had such a wonderful afternoon with some very lovely ladies and I just can't believe I live less than 15 minutes from such a beautiful place and I've never been there.  It certainly won't be the last time I visit.

Happy Birthday Marian!

Warning from the Gingerbread Man

So it was Jenna's turn to take home the gingerbread man yesterday.  We were warned that the gingerbread man is afraid of  dogs and cats that chew and he doesn't like water or having his arms or legs pulled on.  So, we decided to give him a fun night on the town...riding bikes, reading our new American Girl catalog, dinner at Pie in the Sky, dessert at Sonic, an episode of Wow Wow Wubbzy we haven't seen before.  A full and exciting night.  We had to journal it all in the "Adventures of the Gingerbread Man" book."  As a P.S. to the teacher, we added "Mrs. M, please add 'almost 2-year-old red-headed little boys' to the list of things I'm not really fond of.  I appreciate it!'"  As you can see from the photo above, the G-man had every reason to be frightened!!!

First Day of Kindergarten

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So excited to go!

(someone else thought they were starting Kindergarten too...

and don't worry, I know his hair is crazy, there's no helping it!)

Our new backpack & lunchbox...drove like a mad crazy woman to our local Pottery Barn Kids to get them 'cause they were on back order online.  The little Miss insisted she have THESE for her first day.  I made her some matching bag tags and she was ready to go!

Goodies for our teacher!

She has a super teacher and she's at the most wonderful school...we're so excited for the upcoming year!

Sonic~99 Cent Sundaes

After 8 p.m. Need I say more!

Happy Father's Day

The Flood of 2010

We are knee deep (okay more than knee!) in water. It has been a historic 36 hours here in Middle TN. Just take a look... Nolensville Rd...the intersection at Nolensville and Sunset (yes, this is normally an intersection!).
To the left...the ball field and the old Nolensville Elementary School.

It was running like rapids...this is 3 hours after I drove down this road to buy lunch meat at the Feed Mill...unbelievable!

Poor, poor Sonic...thank goodness they stayed open long enough for me to get a Route 44 Diet Coke! Jay got called out all night to help with calls and rescues...thank goodness I had my Diet Coke to keep me sane...LOL! Thankfully he is home now, safe and sleeping, until he gets called out again later.

Our hospitals, news channels, schools, malls, interstates and side roads are all flooded...it's been unbelievable to see. Please keep all of us in Middle TN in your thoughts and prayers...so many people have been affected by these devastating storms. We have another rough day ahead of us. I'll keep you posted and if you live here in my neck of the woods, Stay Dry!

A Wee Bit Irish

Our little bit Irish cuties!
The leprechaun visited last night. The kids and Jay set a trap, but that sneaky fella got away with the bait (a shiny penny). Thankfully he left behind some of his "gold" treasure while making mischief in our house. The dining room chairs were rearranged and he turned our milk green! He left us a yummy breakfast of Lucky Charms and even set the table for us. Maybe we'll catch him next year!

I made the preschool teachers some chocolate dipped pretzel sticks with shamrock sprinkles.

I love how these tags turned out...I'm so glad I bought my circle punch. I think I'll get the scalloped one next.

Peanut butter cookies for a girlfriend's little girls...topped off with some St. Patty's bows leftover from last year.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the O'Moyer's!