“Golfin’”

Judging from the title, I’m willing to bet that you assumed this post would be about golf. That would be a good guess but an incorrect one. I tricked you, or rather Lovey did, it’s actually about…bowling. 

No matter how many times Mister Mister and I told Lovey that we were going bowling, he was adamant that it is actually called “golfin’.” I’m unsure if toddler logic works the same in reverse. I suppose we will find out the first time we take him golfing or should I say bowling?!

We went along with it because I’ll admit, it was overly cute hearing him go on and on about how excited he was to go “golfin’” for the first time.

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We played games in the bowling alley’s arcade first while we waited for a lane to become available.

Race car driving.Air hocky.Pin ball.Skeet ball.Dance Dance Revolution.

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Then it was time to get down to the real business at hand.On the verge of his very first strike!Checking the scores, of course he was in the lead. Whether you call it “golfin’” like we do or you prefer the more politically correct term, it’s just a minor technicality as long as it’s done in good fun, right?!

Portland Aquarium

A new aquarium opened up in Portland back in December, we wanted to check it out so we made an afternoon of it one day last week. Shark attack!Lovey watching the “polka-dotted” fish.These were our favorite fish because of their odd-shaped heads.

. They looked as though the sharks that they were swimming around with had taken a bite out of them!

The Eel came out for a quick visit then retreated back inside.Lovey was sure these were the same jelly fish that Sponge Bob and Patrick goes “jelly fishing” with. He’s so cute.The novelty touch tank was inside of a repurposed boat.Hugs from my little fishie!The boys hanging out with Scuba Steve.There was a chameleon and a boa-constrictor named Charlie.Row. Row. Row your boat!…Lovey’s favorite part was climbing around in the jungle gym and playing in the kid’s play area before we left. Kids will be kids.

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My birthday. Lovey’s birthday. Roses from my love. Hot Wheels galore. Nana. Papa. Hazelnut fraps. St. Patrick’s Day. Baby Lovey cuddles. Spring cake. First warm days of the year. Bubble bath rock band. German Chocolate cupcakes. All things Easter. Lovey Bunny. Handsome little man. Sleepy boy. Life’s Moments.

Fishy Eggs

Lovey has always had a fascination with fish so when I saw this fish themed Easter egg decorating kit I knew he would love it.He and I had so much fun decorating our ‘fishy’ eggs together.We spent the afternoon pretending that we were fish too.

Fishy faces and fishy kisses.Lovey says the pink fish egg is me and the blue one is him.Can you see the resemblance?!

Eggspecially Made

I thought these bags were eggspecially cute and perfect for putting Easter goodies in this year to send to family back home.I added the Easter sweets that I made, Easter basket cupcakes,    Chocolate dipped Peeps And of course some Easter candy and a lucky egg or two.

Chocolate Dipped Peeps

Chocolate Dipped Peeps!

They were easy to make, sweet to eat and will be a fun addition to the Easter baskets I put together for family this year. 

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Easter Basket Cupcakes!

The adorable cupcake “baskets” did most of the work for me where presentation is concerned, though I did pipe the ”grass” on the tops of the cupcakes and add a few jelly beans for the fun of it.

Leprechaun Approved

We’re a bit silly and a bit Irish, put the two together and it made for a fun St. Patrick’s Day this year.

“You’re my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.” 

I dipped Oreos in chocolate, one in each color of the rainbow and stacked them in a bag with Rolo candies, then I tied them up with gold ribbon for gift giving. I made us a St. Patty’s breakfast, similar to the Valentine’s breakfast that I made, except for waffles instead of pancakes. It was even Leprechaun approved.And of course, we wore yellow. Just kidding, we wore green. My little lucky charm for sure ♥

Spring Cake

Happy first day of Spring!

I hope you were able to enjoy some real Spring weather wherever you were at today. As for where we are, the weather seemed a little confused to say the least, with a high of 52. There was pouring rain, hail and sunshine interspersed among one another for the duration of the day. You have to love the Pacific Northwest, at least that is what I keep telling myself. 

 All be it not inspired by the Spring weather, or rather lack there of, today I was inspired to bake. The outcome, a lemon cake with vanilla buttercream frosting and fondant flowers. 

I’m a little obsessed with the color yellow as of lately, especially when paired with this beautiful, vibrant turquoise color.

L.o.v.e. I used a frosting technique I have wanted to try for a while.

It’s a keeper and I will be using it often from now on.

I really like the visual interest it adds to the cake.

With Lovey’s help, we made flowers out of edible play dough fondant.  Nothing too fancy, just basic flowers from some left over fondant I made for a recent customer order. I tinted the fondant a vivid turquoise, rolled it out, then Lovey helped me cut out the flowers. We added a yellow frosting center to each one then placed them on the cake.The light lemon cake flavor and fondant flowers ended up bringing an element of Spring to our day after all!

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Valentine’s Day . Race Cars. Sleepy Heads. Date Night. Lovey Kisses .Traditions. Pancakes. Froggy Cuddles. Heart Shaped Treats. Water Colored Sunsets. Tulips. Sunshine. Bowling. Family Dinner Out. Love. Laughter. Memories.