Cookie Decorating Party!

Madigan celebrated her 4th birthday with a cookie decorating party. I made "Best Ever Butter Cookies" and "Best Ever Butter Frosting" (read: sugar cookie cutouts and frosting). The kids weren't really into cutting out cookies once they started decorating them. Madigan took it upon herself to decorate her cookies with at least one inch of frosting. (Her parents were busy rolling dough and watching Leo, so she was the unsupervised child at the party!) The party was super fun and very easy. I just made the dough and icing the night before. The day of we put the icing into pastry bags and bowls and set out all of the decorations.

Madigan waiting for her guests to arrive:

Decorating:Presents:

I made all of the kids their own aprons to take home. The boys had camp food and a camper RV on theirs. The girls had vintage tea kettles. (Madigan picked both fabrics out with me and I was so happy when she chose the vintage tea kettles!!)

F O U R

The day of Madigan's birthday was almost 70 degrees. She woke up to a few things on the table that she got in the mail and a couple things from us, some pictures, etc. We went out for lunch and took pictures in the Fall leaves. When Dad got home, she got to open her "big" present from us- a cash register. It's pretty awesome. We can't believe she is 4-like we've been parents for four years. It's truly amazing and also so sad all wrapped into one. Madigan's an amazing kid, and an amazing big sister.

Mini Mani

For a little surprise birthday gift, Elizabeth and I took the girls to get mini-manis. They are only $5 on Fridays, the day we usually get together. Madigan was very surprised and very happy!
(She chose pink.)

Fall Season

It's been a wonderful Fall here- so warm and so colored. We sometimes (a lot of the time) skip this season and go right into cold and snow. Last year, it snowed on Madigan's birthday (October 7th) and this year it was 70's....

Artwork & Mischief

Madigan and I have been trying to do some little art projects together. We both really love it, and it's nice to spend a few minutes with her during the day. While we created, Leo could be found standing at the stair gate.

In the Crib

As soon as Leo wakes up from his nap, Madigan is there to greet him. The other day I found this:

HIgh Chair Days

Leo is full on eating in the high chair these days. He's just been introduced to the mesh bag filled with avocado and he loves it!