Birthday Girls

I've never liked "joint" parties.

I have always felt that they are a lazy way for a parent to not celebrate each child individually.

That's just me.

When Mya was born just 5 days before Sophie's birthday, I decided right then that I would make sure they each got their own special day.

Sophie threw me a curve ball.

She said that this year, she wanted to have her party with Mya.

Sharing at it's best.

I made SURE that is what she wanted, then went ahead with the planning.

We woke up bright and early with the girls, and headed off for a special birthday breakfast.

Lots of yummy food at Bee's Cafe.

Doesn't he just radiate happiness?

Once Mya was napping, we set up the treats and awaited the guests.

My favorite was by far the Dino Poop.

Apparently little chocolate cake balls look a good deal like poop.

Almost NONE of the kids would even touch them.

Sophie and Mya powered through theirs like champs.

We played a few games and colored some dinosaur pictures.

I made each of the kids (16 total) a dinosaur egg pinata.

Waaaaaaaaaaaay too much work, but the kids enjoyed smashing them open.

After the eggs, we opened gifts.
Mya was more interested in her paper bag of candy.



Sophie didn't mind doing most of the openinig.





After gifts and snacks, everyone went home.
The girls played about while we cleaned up and finished opening the packages.









Mya relaxing with her Cookie Monster.





Here are some of the awesome gifts they got, only some.
All of the others were ran off with before I got pictures.

Art stuffs



Dino



Squishy animals



Bathroom stuff for their dollhouse



Ponies & Lalaloopsies



A flower making kit



I made Mya a monkey



and Sophie a mermaid




Thank you everyone who came to share this special day with us.
And to our family who couldn't be here, thank you for sending your love.
(and a giant swing set, mom)





Birthday Surveys
I do one every year for their scrapbooks.


SOPHIE IS 5
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Apples & Peanutbutter
Favorite animal: Puppy
Favorite movie/show: Beakman's World
Favorite toy: Art supplies
Best friend: Lydia & Halle

MYA IS 2
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Cheese
Favorite animal: Dinosaur
Favorite movie/show: Blues Clues or Curious George
Favorite toy: Play kitchen

Best friend: Sophie

Sophie's Birthday

My baby girl is 4.
How did this happen?
FOUR?!

I remember always hearing parents say "time goes by way too fast," and thinking they were super lame. Being a teenager, time couldn't go by fast enough.

Now that I have my baby girls, I just want it all to slow down.

Here is Sophie's birth video.
I couldn't find a song that I really liked :/ but this will do. :)

Happy birthday, booger!

We had her first real party this year.
My Little Pony theme - she LOVED it.
She took all the decorations from the party and stuck them up in her room.

Yup, I painted over my address and phone number. I don't need no crazies calling me or coming to my house.

Pin the tail on Pinkie Pie



Rainbow Dash Balloon Popping.


Mini vanilla donuts with glaze and sprinkles.



"Happy birthday!"




A picture Sophie's friend made for her.


She got lots of awesome gifts from her friends.


Denny and I gave her a big girl bike.



She really had a ton of fun.
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate her special day.
And thank you to everyone who couldn't be here, but sent their love as well.

We love you, Sophie!

My Baby Mya

She has grown from a baby into a toddler.

Being the horribly sappy mother that I am, I put together a video of her birth, and threw in pictures from her 1st year of life.
(This caused an insane amount of frustration, but I got it done!)

Yes, I did cry while making it.

I love my baby. So sue me.

You can also read her birth story, here.

Enjoy. :)
(turn on your sound)

Happy Birthday little lady!

I love you, my little sweet Mya.
And I look forward to watching you grow for years to come.

Mya's 1st Birthday Party

We had Mya's birthday party this afternoon.


This won't be the super long, sappy, love filled, omg-my-baby-is-now-a-toddler post. I'll save that for her actual birthday.

I made Mya a super cute ladybug dress and matching bow.

She wasn't a fan if the bow.


Denny and Sophie also helped me make some kick-ass cupcakes. (from scratch of course)
Chocolate, pudding filled, buttercream frosted, chocolate chip topped, ladybug cupcakes!



Since one year olds are oh so interested in birthday parties, we just kept it small.

The girls had fun.



Papa and Isaak got her some super cool little stacking block/toy things.... not sure what exactly they are called.



Denny and I got her a Jump-o-lene.
Best. Gift. EVER!
Both her and Sophie love it.





It was a delightful afternoon.



My baby girl is growing up. *sob*

Abuela's Birthday

For Abuela's birthday, we made a vanilla cake with whipped cream frosting... mmmmmmm.


We hung out for a bit while we waited for Abuelo and Papa to get back from the store.


Isaak played ponies with Sophie.


Sophie helped blow out the candles.


Daw :) They are the cutest couple ever.


Abuelo got her a fancy bracelet, and earrings.


Abuela loves the bling. :)