On Sunday we celebrated Skylar’s 4th birthday!
She couldn’t stop dancing and spinning once she put that party hat on!
Her actual birthday isn’t until mid-week and on Monday we are having a kiddie-party with some of her friends but this weekend it was just Scott, her, and me.
There were a few gifts from us and her relatives
A stamping kit. I would have loved this as a kid! Thanks, Auntie C!
And a blankie from Grandma
Saturday I picked up these
The extras are going to her friends’ house for the kiddie party. Pawn extra sugar off on other children.
Skylar requested a chocolate cupcake and a cookie.
And she loved every bite!
And I loved being with her!
It feels like just yesterday I was having her baby shower, which was only a mere 48 hours before I went into labor and Skylar decided to make her arrival. She was in a hurry to make her debut in the world which left me no time to wash all those onesies I got at my shower, but I managed.
We kept Sunday simple and low key because there is still a party on Monday, and more celebrating mid-week on the actual day of. Plus, with kids, simpler is better. The chaos and over-stimulation and sheer excess factor that I see at many children’s parties is not something I relish. She loved it more because it was small and quiet and we could focus on each other, the few gifts she had (and more will be doled out as the week progresses)….
…and of course, she loved focusing on these
It’s amazing how much she’s grown in a year physically, mentally, and in every aspect. Here was her 3rd Birthday from last year.
Pictures From This Post
While holding Daddy’s Hand and Grinning Ear to Ear
And more photos from This Post
It’s interesting to see what I made a year ago in that post. It was Vegan White Chocolate Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cups
I am glad you enjoyed the Microwave Chocolate Peanut Butter & Oat Snack Bars that I made from my last post. Yes, those have been a hit here. Let me know if you try them because they are so easy and fast to make. Like 3 minutes fast and if you don’t have a microwave and prefer to heat your chocolate over the stove top, be my guest. Deb and Charlotte already made them (using the microwave). Thanks for the letting me know, ladies.
Microwave Chocolate Peanut Butter & Oat Snack Bars
Dessert: If you want to make cupcakes at home, you could try Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cupcakes with White Chocolate Icing
And actually, these use pre-made brownies so they are really pulling a Sandra Lee. Semi-homemade.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cupcakes with White Chocolate Icing
Questions:
1. Best thing you ate or did over the weekend?
Celebrating Skylar’s birthday, being reminded that four years ago this week I had a baby shower, and that I gave birth to her four years ago. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me, ever. And ever will happen.
Ironically I have seen many blog posts this weekend about attending friend’s baby showers and I have cried some Hallmark tears. Happy tears, of course. But as mom, watching the years pass and being marked with a birthday just make me appreciate where I’ve been, the gifts I’ve been given, and how blessed I am to have such a wonderful little girl!
2. Any memorable birthday party stories you care to share?
My 26th birthday was spent doing sunset yoga on the beach with Scott and my yoga friends. We went inside for a vegetarian potluck and drinks. Scott had ordered me a custom hot pink cake, and we stayed up until the wee hours with our friends talking, laughing, drinking wine, and eating cake. It was an amazing birthday!
3. Do you use store-bought bakery items like cakes, cupcakes, or cookies?
I am a busy, full-time working mom and the time involved making cupcakes and cookies, with frosting, sprinkles, you name it, well, I have no shame in admitting I’d rather spend an hour or two at the park with her and buy store-bought cupcakes than stand in the kitchen just to say they are homemade. She’s 4. Who cares. She doesn’t know the difference.
But of course, if you love to bake and have the time for it, make it from scratch at home!
P.S. If you’re just catching up on posts from the weekend there were:
- Microwave Chocolate Peanut Butter & Oat Snack Bars
- Challenge: In 10 Years
- Roasted Veggie Dinner, Fave Food Network Shows
- Aprons & Messy Cooks
- Friday Foods, Eating Out or Not
- Challenge: Attraction
See you later and have a great week!
happy birthday skylar! i love to bake so usually thats what i end up doing :) best thing i ate over the weekend were collard wraps!! soo good
I’ve always bought baked goods at the store, and not the sort-of healthy kind either! I have a friend who bakes and she offers to make things for my parties, so I think I will take her up on it, and try to provide some of my own as well.
Moderation, though, right?
Those chocolate oat bars look amazing, I’m off to check out the recipe!!!
Kids—they grow up sooo fast don’t they! It’s painful and joyful all at the same time. :)
I made another salad dressing *concoction* that was great this weekend!
And this will sound creepy..but you have awesome teeth! lol
lol. thanks. ive never had a cavity either!
Happy Birthday Skylar!!!! SHe is adorable :-)
Happy birthday sweet Skylar! She is just precious… I *love* the excitement that’s always so evident on her face!
Happy Birthday Skylar! My oldest son is turning 12 this Wednesday. They grow so fast don’t they?
that’s HER day too!!! happy bday to your son!!!!!!!
Awww!–We both have little “groundhogs”. :-)
Happy birthday Skylar!!!
I went to Vegas on my 27th birthday with my 2 sisters and good friend. It was a great time, and one I remmber fondly, but not something I want to do ever again. I’m not a Vegas girl!
oh i think i need the details on that one!
I cried some Hallmark tears during YOUR post!! You and Skylar look soooo happy (and I’m sure Scott does too!)… it’s so great that you get to spend time together as a family and that Skylar has two amazing parents who love her. She is growing up so fast too- I feel like I can almost tell a difference from post-to-post.
Awww, the fact that I made you cry too…yeah Hallmark tears are contagious I think. And she IS growing up soo fast, post to post even, i agree!
Happy Birthday to Skylar! Averie, thanks for the quick, easy and wonderful receipe. I made these last night and me and my boyfriend loved them!!!! I work outside in the cold Colorado temperatures and I’m taking them to work for a pick me up snack. Thank you!!!!!
Peace and Light
glad you made and enjoyed :)
Happy birthday to Skylar!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY beautiful skylar!!!!!
<3
I really feel like we were JUST reading about her 3rd birthday! Where does the time go???
Happy birthday sweet Skylar! And happy anniversary of the day you became a mother to you Averie!! PS. Those PB cups are delish – I made some! – but mine never turn out looking as cute as yours! Me = sloppy cook:)
i know, the day i became a mother…it takes a mother to realize the significance in that day :)
your PB cups are pretty I’m so sure of it! :)
Happy Birthday, Skylar! All the treats on today’s post look so delicious. I am always drooling when I come over here. :-)
aww, thanks hon :)
Oh happy happy birthday to Skylar. I love that you guys did just a family party like that.
Happy Birthday lovely Skylar!
She’s growing up so fast Averie!