Three

My Baby is three years old - but he will always be my baby boy! We all love you sooooo much my little man. xxxxx

Racal is 4!

 Last weekend my middle boy turned 4! Such a big boy now and really looking forward to Kindy next year.

 He started the day with birthday candles and presents over breakfast and then we had a small party in the afternoon with a few friends and family.

Firemans are still a favourite so that was the them for the day. Free printable cake toppers, water bottle labels and party bag labels were all found here.

Wordless Wednesday - puggles very late birthday present!

Maybe it will end up being a Christmas present? Wish me luck!

Puggle is 2!

My baby boy is 2! How can that be - I don't know where the last year has gone but he has grown and changed so much. Being the cheeky little character that he is he even managed to spread the celebrations over several days and spent all week singing " Happy birthday to me!". So sweet.

 To celebrate the actual day we had  - as requested - pizza for dinner and then ...

 An improvised ice-cream cake which was eaten in ice-cream cones with extra sprinkles.

Then on the weekend we had a small family birthday party with a Thomas Number 2 cake. He loves blowing out candles and being the centre of attention. His big brother loved it too! Happy birthday my sweet Puggle. xxxx

6

Last month Junior turned 6! Where did those years go? I can't believe how fast it has gone or how long it has taken me to actually publish this post! (The last few weeks have really got away from me). Anyway we started the day with candles and the birthday song over breakfast and then prepared for the party.

 Junior requested a Nijago themed party and has been asking for this for some time. My suggestion of putting some of his Lego figures on the cake didn't go down well so in the end I found a lego figure ice cube mould online and made chocolate lego men to decorate the cake. I even set some in little disks of chocolate in an attempt at making Ninjago spinners!

 The lego men also decorated the cupcakes and I printed up some Ninjago eyes to decorate the Jelly cups and take home bags.

 I found some free printables for the water bottles and got the boys busy making Lego brick containers to hold straws, napkins etc. Aussie Dad even built me a Lego cake stand. Lots of fun.

We kept the party guests entertained with a spinner hunt, musical spinners and a spoon and lego brick race. Lots of fun and giggles for the birthday boy, his friends and family. Happy Birthday my big boy!

42!

 42! According to Douglas Adams it is "The Answer to Life the Universe and Everything".

 I'm still waiting for some enlightenment but in the mean time I enjoyed my birthday all the same. Afternoon tea and cake with my three boys and then dinner out with Aussie Dad. A lovely birthday.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Aussie Dad! xxxxx

3!

Last week Rascal turned 3! Can you believe that? Where did that year go? We had a little celebrate the previous weekend but I seem to have been so flat out that I have only just got around to posting a couple of photos.

My loud, gorgeous, cheeky boy celebrated with a few friends and a bit of a toy story theme but wouldn't go near the Woody costume I made for him. Never mind - maybe Puggle will enjoy it in a year or two.

Happy Birthday Puggle!

Last week my baby boy turned one - where did that year go! On the weekend we had a little party to celebrate but I was so busy I didn't actually remember to take many photos. The birthday boy was actually feeling a little under the weather with a cold but rallied gallantly and made a nice appearance to eat lunch and cake, and mingle with the guests before retiring for a wee nap.

I returned to work part-time a couple of week ago and so despite having a long list of plans for this party (many due to a new Pintrest addiction), most things were left to the last minute. As a result I was up late the night before finishing the extra birthday bunting and binding a new birthday table cloth (what was I thinking - surly sleep is far more important?).

 

Anyway on the day the sun was shining, the kids played happily and Aussie Dad came to the rescue and made lots of sandwiches and organised the sausage rolls. I even got to enjoy a little drink and chat with our guests. 

1st Birthday Present

Yesterday Puggles' little friend turned one so it was time to dust off the sewing machine and whip up a little birthday crown and bib in double quick time.

I started the birthday crown last week but I also started back at work this week so I had not finished it. With an hour to spare after taking Junior to sport this morning I quickly finished it off and then made a dribble bib to match. I still had a draw string bag left over from making Nappy Bags last year so I popped in the crown and bib along with a book and a hand made card by Junior. 

Such a cute last minute present.

Another birthday cape

These capes are becoming a bit of a standard gift for little boys birthday presents. This weekend our friend Nicholas turned 3 so I made him his very own super cape.

When I started making these I added a superman or batman logo but now I make them a little more generic so little ones can be who ever they want to be - Super Nicholas or Star Boy perhaps? Hope he likes them as much as my boys do.

This moment - cupcakes

{this moment}: A Friday tradition with Soulemama. One moment from this week, one that you want to hang onto and not forget. No words.

Birthday presents for girls

Junior has been invited to a double birthday party this week for two girls in his pre-primary class. Having three boys I'm a little clueless as to what to get for little girls so I asked a friend who has two gorgeous girls of her own.

Her standby for school birthday presents is a nice book and a library bag, so last night I whipped up a couple of library bags and I added two of our favorite books - Imagine and the Magic Beach.

Junior made a couple of birthday card this morning so we are all set for the party this afternoon. Hope they like them. Do you have a favorite present for school birthday parties?

A little gift

This weekend a very sweet little girl we know will be turning 3. The boys helped me put together a small gift for her.

An Aussie Mum made pencil case with her initials, a coloring book and crayons, some rascal made wrapping paper and a Junior made card. Hope she enjoys it.

Happy Birthday Rascal

This weekend we celebrated Rascal's 2nd birthday - a party filled with lots of noise, laughter and fun. Happy Birthday little man!

Super Birthday Boy

With Rascals birthday rapidly approaching I finally got around to making that superman cape I have been planning to forever!
Once I actually started it took no time at all (one nap time to be precise) and I'm quite pleased with it. I used this tutorial which I found via Heldin im Chaos and it was super easy.
I was going to make it reversible with Batman on one side and Superman on the other but I have decided to save Batman for Junior instead or they will be forever fighting over it.
So nice to actually get one project finished - now to tackle the rest of the pile. Wish me luck.

Puggles present

My very talented friend and neighbour dropped by recently to deliver these gorgeous presents for puggle and I just had to share them with you.
A beautiful baby quilt (to match his big brothers quilts) ...
... and his very first book - all about his family.
She also knitted him a beautiful little vest which I can't wait to try on him (pictures to come). Thanks so much Jennifer we love them.

Introducing Puggle

Puggle has finally arrived and he looks just like his older brother Rascal! We are happy to be home with the rest of the boys.