This post is sponsored by Red Lobster, but all thoughts, opinions, and #LobsterWorthy moments are my own. How do you like to celebrate your family’s happy moments….birthdays, good grades, a promotion, etc? I admit – I love celebrating even the smallest achievements with dinner at a favorite restaurant. You don’t have to twist my arm…
How To Throw An Epic Doctor Who Party for Kids
Before my youngest turned 10 last week, he declared that he wanted a Doctor Who themed birthday party. Now, throwing parties is not my thing. Parties take a whole lot out of me, and so I try to avoid being a party host as much as possible. But AJ is my youngest and he’s…
Our Last Double Digits Birthday #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
Monday was quite a milestone birthday in our family. My youngest – my baby boy – turned 10. A double digits birthday. That means that all of us are double digits (and by default, I guess that makes us old!). AJ has never been much of a fan of traditional toys…so when he made…
How To Make a 3-Color Zebra Cake
A few years ago, my oldest daughter taught me how to make zebra cakes. I was shocked at how easy they were to make but mostly how brilliantly fun the presentation was. Yesterday, when my birthday boy asked for a chocolate and vanilla cake, I immediately thought of making a zebra cake…but because I…
A 14th Birthday, an Oreo Cake, and a Flashback #PSF
It’s kind of hard to believe that my baby #3 just turned 14 this past week. Although…considering the fact that he has grown so much in this past year that he’s towering over me and even taller than his dad, I suppose it should surprise me that much. It’s also pretty hard to believe…
Everyone Deserves a Special Day #PartyReddi
Birthdays are pretty frequent occurrence at our house, with 7 birthdays in 7 different months. I was excited participate in the Reddi-wip #PartyReddi campaign, because who doesn’t love an excuse to celebrate a birthday? Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. No matter if we’re celebrating a first birthday or a…
Necco’s Birthday – a Little Delayed #PSF
I remember sharing a family picture from Necco’s 15th birthday – nearly a month ago now! – on Facebook. But apparently the month of June really WAS so crazy that I neglected to “officially” post about her special day. And considering how infrequently I show up in pictures with my kids, it would really…
Night at the National Theater – West Side Story #WW
It has been a LONG day, but WHAT a night! my just-turning 15-year-old daughter and I just got back home from an AMAZING night at the National Theater, where West Side Story just opened. The music, the dancing – Wow! It was an amazing way to spend a night out together, just the two…
Birthday Surprise #WW
My youngest son turned 9 this past Sunday. His presents were well-received (Although…after a late night wedding on Saturday, I was hoping to sleep in. Instead I was awakened as soon as the sun came up, Christmas-morning-style). His cake was yummy…and he didn’t even mind having the wrong number of candles (and recycled 11th…
Bounce U: The Ultimate Birthday Party!
We were invited by our local Bounce U location to celebrate my daughter’s 11th birthday with a few friends. Although the party was complimentary, all thoughts, opinions, and photos are my own. I’m not much of a party-planning person. I love the idea of celebrating each of my five kids’ birthdays, but the thought…
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