strawberry cupcakes

How We Spent Independence Day, Button Art, and Bee Stings

If you’re from the U.S., how was your Fourth of July? It was a hot one here in Pittsburgh. I think it was in the high 80s and then it rained in the evening. Jimmy and Sadie were in a parade with our church and Mordecai and I stayed home because I had a ton of baking to do for my niece’s first birthday party.

Strawberry themed chocolate covered Oreos

Olive is turning one, so the theme was “Olive’s Berry First Birthday” and was strawberry-themed. I started off by making chocolate covered Oreos and was able to paint more chocolate. This time, I made strawberries! (more…)

Sadie’s Fourth Birthday Party

Sadie’s fourth birthday party is in the books! I’m pretty sure I was just blogging about her first birthday, though?! We spent Friday evening with our families celebrating our spunky, friendly, and sweet Sadie girl!

Mom and daughter at Sonic the Hedgehog birthday party

We had the party a little early this year because we have a family reunion the weekend of her actual birthday and wanted to have summer weather for the celebration.  (more…)