A Love for Cookies

My husband would say that he is a salty person. I on the other hand would say that I'm a sweets person.Well, naturally you'd think that because Skyla is a mini clone of daddy that she would take after him in this aspect. THEN, she does what she does best and surprises the heck out of you! This kid LOVES sweets!!!!

 During the planning process of this upcoming birthday party, I have found myself completely stumped on a fun theme that completely describes Baby S's favorites. Yea, Yea... she likes Sesame street and Barney and all of that stuff but hasn't that been a little played out? Anyone can go buy some plates that have pictures on them and be done with it. I on the other hand of course had to take the very long, very time consuming, very exhausting and meticulous route. We are having a "MILK & COOKIES" party! Two of Skylas' absolute favorites. This kid would drink a gallon of milk a day if I let her and let's not even let her know there are cookies in the pantry... she will find a way to get to them.  I'm going to post all of the details of the party but here is a sneak peak at what I've been working on.

Yea, Don't mind the mess! 

Do you like Skylas' cake topper?

And here we go into the adventures of baking 13 dozen cookies. Yay for me. HAH! Yea right! Can you tell I'm thrilled? This is only 2 dozen in ;)

Peek Peek ;)

2 Dozen down, 11 to go.

You can find this amazing recipe here! They are the perfect combination of Chewy and gooey!

What kind of parties have you thrown for your toddlers? 

     

Letters to Skyla: You're Turning 2!

Dear Skyla, Today we were dancing fools! We jumped and hopped around the house like we were winners on SUTUCD.You showed off your not so graceful spins as I made you giggle over my not so awesome running man moves.  At this moment, I begin to smile sadly inside. Not in a bad way but just how I realize that my little girl is growing up. How my once little girl needed me to feed her and burp her and rock her to sleep, now is growing into a beautiful little girl who thinks she can do it all.

 I want you to know that you CAN conquer the world! You can be anything you want to be. As the little cute sign in your bathroom (that my mom gave to me and I passed on to you) says,

  I know you may stumble and have to deal with pain but I want you to know that I will always be here to help pick you up after you fall. I'll help brush off your knees, put a band-aid on that boo boo and tell you to get back out there.  

I am your biggest fan. I will always be cheering you on with utter amazement that no way, did I ever know that I could love like this and be so proud.

 This Sunday, you turn 2! 24 months, you have blessed my life. You have taught me so many lessons on how to love, forgive, be patient and to always remember that it's ok to make mistakes. It's how you continue on that makes the difference. I love you with all of my being...  Love, Mommy