Just Another Day...

 Andrew helped Ashley put one of his school shirts on. These two love each other so much, it is plain ridiclous. Andrew is very protective of her and enjoys helping me take care of her.

 They love to run around the house chasing each other. Ashley screams and Andrew pretends that Ashley is a monster.

 Hearing their laughter and feet pounding on the hard floors is music to my ears.

Allie's 4th BirthdayTea Party

Allison's party before the kids arrived...It was a tea party where all the girls could bring their baby doll. Pretty much Allison's dream party. I bought 16 tea cups and saucers, and 4 tea pots from Goodwill so each girl and boy could drink from the real thing. 

We set up a long table where the kids would sip their lemonade and eat their little sandwiches.

We put all of Allison's baby doll clothes up on the bench, so the girls could dress up their babies.

I made a photo collage of Allison and Cold Baby Photos throughout the years. Allison received Cold Baby in 2010 and they have been inseparable ever since.

 

 



The kids started to arrive

 



The boys wore bow ties...

 



Aunt Becky and Ashley

 



Allison and Addison in the fort.

 



Allison was having a blast!!!!

 



Andrew poured the drinks...

 



Allison sipped her lemonade with a smile...

 



Andrew with his littlest sissy.

 The kids eating lunch.

The only one left eating...my Ashley Marie :)

I'm pretty sure she is the happiest 4 year old in Long Beach at this very moment, and that makes me the happiest mommy.

Making a Cake

Pre-birthday party Prep included making a cake I had no experience making

I found a you tube video with step by step instructions on how to make a barbie doll cake. I thought... why not?

 I set up my I-pad so I can watch, pause, play, pause, rewind, play and pause throughout the tutorial.

 I was getting excited that it was actually coming along.

 It sort of herniated, but I manged to save it.

And this is the final product. I must say I kind of amazed myself! Now off to do EVERYTHING else for the party tomorrow :)