Sprinkler Days...

This is what a hot day looks like in my backyard...

 ... these two imps running amock...

 ...hopping over the sprinkle snake...

 ... standing still for just a sec so I can capture their reflection in the water...

... and finally... one sweet hug...

Looks pretty good eh?!

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Happy 10th 'Z' !!!

It was 'z's 10th Birthday today!!!

She chose an ice cream cone cupcake "cake"...

I think it turned out not too bad...

It was SO easy to do too!

Gotta LOVE that!!!

Easy & cute!

:o)

 

 'z' LOVED it!!!

All lit up! 

[kiddo & cake]

 Doesn't it totally look like she's getting ready to chomp into some serious ice cream cone-age???

[pardon my 'Valley' speak...]

Check out the inside!!!

Tie Dye cupcakes!!!

Went with her tie dye dress!!!

Happy 10th Birthday Kiddo!!!

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btw...

I am not a huge super sweet frosting fan...

I used this Buttercream Frosting recipe...
http://www.glorioustreats.com/2011/08/american-buttercream-frosting-recipe.html
With the 1/2 brick of cream cheese option...
LOVE IT!!!!
It's not sickly sweet and the texture is terrific!!!

I added a bit more icing sugar so it piped well & kept it's shape!

I am definitely using this recipe AGAIN!!!

I am a fan of this frosting recipe!!!

That could be a very dangerous thing.....

Summer Fun Chalkboard...

Here's a list of thingz we'd like to do over the next bunch of weeks...

I scrounged a piece of plywood from a friend 

and used some chalkboard spray paint to 'make it happen'.

It's a pretty big chalkboard and sits right by our front door...

Only 2 boxes are crossed off... so far...

we still have seven weeks to have plenty of FUN!!!

:o)