A Few Things Fallish

 

Snack mix...candy corn, fall-colored m&m's, peanuts, pretzels and raisins. 

 

 

Treats for Madelin's class...idea found here.

 

 

Remember these from last year? I had to make them again because they were so easy to make!

 

 

The girls playing at the Pumpkin Patch. 

 

What's a trip to the pumpkin patch without taking a picture in one of these? ;)

 

 

Chris and the girls picking out gourds and pumpkins.

 

Anders playing in the corn pit.

"The Duo" and Their Homemade Frozen Popsicles

With it feeling like the middle of summer lately, I figured it was time to break out the popsicle molds. Mixed berries blended with vanilla yogurt and milk and then frozen in popsicle molds = some delicious and refreshing treats!

 And you know, these photos wouldn't be complete without showing the true personalities of my children!! Anders and his forced "I'll smile for you, mom, if I must" face and Madelin and her "I'm seven and must pose" face.

 Some more posing!

 That's some good stuff, mom! :)

Seven: Her BIRTHday

Somehow this sweet, sassy, loving, happy-go-lucky, nature lover, bug-loving, social butterfly turned SEVEN! And I wonder how am I old enough to have a seven-year-old?  If only we could slow time down...  

Surprise decorations on her door.

Lego Friends...a new favorite!

Cinnamon rolls; Madelin's pick for breakfast.

Gifts from Grammy and Papa.

"The Duo" enjoying an ice cream sundae at Red Robin; Madelin's pick for dinner.

Oreo ice cream cake compliments of yours truly.



She's not crying, just slightly excited about her cake!

Seven: The Party

We celebrated Madelin's seventh birthday with a MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA & ICE CREAM SUNDAE...NAIL PAINTING...SLEEPOVER birthday party! I must say that this was one of her best (and cheapest) birthday parties. And, yes, this momma did survive!!



Time to party!!

The girls getting ready to make their pizzas. 

 The birthday girl enjoying her pizza. The lovely hot pink/zebra print plates and napkins were Madelin's pick!

 Sundaes and cupcakes

 While flipping through a cupcake cookbook, Madelin came upon this creation.

I made the paint palette out of cardboard and covered it with a paper bag.

I created the "Happy 7th Birthday, Madelin!" on our computer.

The birthday party bunch. :)

Party decor consisted of balloons and streamers (you can kind of see them) to match those lovely plates and napkins.