Cupcake Monster Face
The birthday craze is over. I suppose because of last year’s activity level (non-existent really, because of Oliver’s birth) we didn’t do much for Andrew’s birthday, and had just a small family gathering (of me, Andrew, Oliver, and Milo) for Milo’s second birthday. I suppose because of this, I didn’t fully understand what it would be to have 3 birthdays, relatively equally spaced out, over the course of four weeks. Doesn’t sound like much, but think of the cake! A cake nearly every weekend?! It lasts all week, because who is going to eat an entire cake at a one-year-old’s birthday, or even a thirty-year-old’s birthday? Hence, cupcakes for Milo’s 3rd celebration. I am sorry, buddy. But I am just all caked out. No. More. Cake.
But this year, we celebrated how we should. We took Milo’s birthday, which fell on Labor Day weekend this year, as an opportunity to invite half the neighborhood over. The plan was for a water-themed party, as the planning took place during a bit of a heat wave, but once we actually made it to September 4th, the weather was delightfully cooler. So we scaled back on the water balloons, sprinklers, swimming pools, etc. and just threw a bunch of toys in the backyard for the young ones, beer in the cooler for the old(er) ones. Worked like a charm.
Oliver clearly didn’t get the memo.
And had decided, cool weather be darned, that there would be no rain on his parade unless it be man girl-made.
Three
How do I have a three-year-old? Seriously. Feeling crazy old.
“Cupcake Challenge:” a duel to the bitter end.
Actually, this is Pierce, Milo’s second cousin, and there was no dueling. They are perpetually, predictably, on the same team. Always.
And added bonus: my mom blew in with the beautiful weather and made everything so much easier, more fun, more relaxed. Somehow, the tricky granny didn’t make it into ANY of the pictures. Somehow, the three-day weekend ended before any of us were ready, leaving Milo asking, “Where’s Grandma?” and “Why isn’t it polite to ask where someone’s vagina is?” Two clearly unrelated, but equally important questions.
Yeah, I have been waiting for the birthday post. I can’t even imagine 3 birthdays in 4 weeks. That is a lot of cake! I am glad you guys are making friends in the new neighborhood and get to enjoy having cousins close by.
p.s. Our girls think it is hysterical to talk about penises.
Fantastic looking party! Looks like you’ve wasted no time meeting all the kids around there…cupcakes help, I’m sure. And you can give extra cupcakes away. Genius. Now that the party time is over for a bit how about some pictures around the new house?
But Annie, if I post pictures of the house, how can I ensure your “I’m curious” visit??? Alright, I will take some dang pictures of the house. You win this one.
I had a real blast! And, just to let everyone know, I DID indeed ‘blow in’ and ‘blew away’… but I wasn’t on my broomstick…at least not until the end of October! My visit was wonderful, and I can’t wait to do it again!
Happy birthday Milo… and Oliver… and Andrew. Boy, that is a lot of birthdays! I love the cupcake picture!
Love it, Annie!! That was what I was going to say. Please post some pics of the house. Looks awesome from the outside and how great that you all have already made so many friends. It looks like it was a packed party and I’m sure the cupcakes were awesome!! Miss you guys….Oliver is getting soo big!! Hola to Andrew!
Happy belated birthday to Milo!! 3 already?!!? wow.
I just love the way Milo & Pierece are looking at each other in that picture…too cute.
I also want to request inside pictures soon…the glimpse of the kitchen in the peach post was very exciting. I’m sure you’ve done such a great job with the rest…
Hi to the kiddies & Andrew!
Dude. Promise to make an “I’m curious” visit despite the sneak peek pictures to come. I may be curious but I’m also impatient!
Happy Birthday Milo! That flew by didn’t it? I feel like you were just pregnant with him……and yet so much has happened between now and then…. and…for awhile it will still be cute and funny if he asks where “someone’s vagina is”. Love it! And, I second Annie, I want to house pics!