{Monday Memory} Miss Pink Turns Four

Photo by father-in-law

I can't believe that Miss Pink is FOUR already!

It seems like she became part of our family just yesterday.

Photo by brother-in-law

Mr. Orange took to her instantly, and they have been the best of friends ever since.

When I asked Miss Pink what she wanted to do for her birthday she said, "I want a fairy-princess party!" and that was that.

We opened a few presents in the morning before Mr. Blue and Mr. Orange had to leave for work and school.  Then she and I finished up a few things for the party.  We did really important things like ice the frost the cupcakes, spray paint fairy wands, and pick out nail polish at the grocery store.

Her friends arrived for the party dressed up like fairies or princesses.  They were each given wings when they came in.  Oh, I forgot, I was the Queen Fairy Princess and dressed up too.  :)

I stayed up waaay too late making these beauties.  :)

We played a bunch of games, learned to fly, got sparkled with fairy dust, made wands and ate cupcakes. All too soon it was time for the girls to go home.

Exactly what she asked for.  So glad she didnt' ask for a fairy-princess shaped cake!!

 I think she had a pretty great time, at least that's what she told me!

Later we ate at Cafe Rio (her favorite) for dinner and were joined by her Nana.

 Can I just tell you that I love, love, love this girl?  She is totally spazzy, crazy, spirited, kind, imaginative, stubborn, etc, etc.  I love watching her dance and twirl, hearing her sing, and listening to her  play with all of her "friends" (she has many friends that live in our house).  She is a joy.

{Monday Memory} Mr. Orange turns SIX!

Because I took a few six months off from my blog, I decided that rather than overload you with our summer adventures I would do a {Monday Memory} each Monday to recap some of my favorite happenings that took place this past summer.  They will not be in any particular order.

So for today's {Monday Memory}...

Six years ago on June 28th, Mr. Orange made his appearance to the world.  I wasn't so sure the two of us were going to make it through the delivery.  After many, many, many, many, did I say many? hours of labor and pushing - without drugs and with - this stubborn little guy became part of our family.

(Picture taken by father-in-law)

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His 6th birthday was a bit better than his original birthday.

He wanted abelskeivers (sp?) for his birthday, so Mr. Blue and I woke up extra early to get them ready before Mr. Orange had to got to school.  Hooray for year-round school!!

The only thing that Mr. Orange wanted for his birthday was a UTAH hat.

Think he was excited to get it?

Such a cutie.  I mean he really is a cutie!

Each year I try my best to make the kids the cake that they want.  I have had some hits and some near misses.  Mr. Orange really wanted a Pirate cake with an ocean, beach, volcano (complete with lava), and  a ship and pirates climbing up the volcano and falling in.  (Really????  Who does he think I am?  The Cake Boss??)  Well, I harnessed my inner Buddy and did my best.  Mr. Orange was thrilled with the cake I made.  I admit it was pretty awesome - and tasty too!

When Mr. Orange got home from Kindergarten we had a backyard pirate party.  The kids seemed to have a great time.  Mr. Orange told me it was, "The Best Party EVER!!!"  (He's easy to please.)

Later in the evening Mr. Orange had his favorite meal:

Chicken Rollups

Rice

Cream of Chicken gravy

Cantaloup

My sister and her family joined us.  He opened up some more presents, including this rocket that entertained us throughout the summer (more posts on that later), and we walked to a local ice cream shop for a treat.

I am so thankful that this guy came into my world 6 years ago.  He is a wonderfully sweet little boy who can drive me absolutely up the wall.  :)  He never ceases to surprise me.  His creativity is endless.  He cares so much about his younger sister and they are best friends.  

I love him, I love him, I love him.