Geepers-Creepers.... where'd you get those peepers......

Wowsers!  Look at those eyes....

 Lil' Miss Stella came to see me for her big girl photos since she's just turning ONE!

What a sweet girl!  I did photos for her big sissy Karla a couple of years ago- and it's a crazy resemblance!

http://didi-mycrazycrazylife.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-post_08.html

I love being able to follow families and journal their every changing faces....

Good Stuff!

xoxo

Didi V.

Cake smash!

I was so excited to see sweet little Randi again- she's a big girl now-a whole year old and just as pretty as she can be!  We had all kinds of fun with mommy's healthy home-made cupcakes!  Those eyes just melt me....

Eloise is turning 1!!!!!

Look who's having a birthday????!!!!!??????

That's right folks- Eloise aka "Ellie" is turning one already!

She is so danged cute I can barely contain myself- OMSBG!

{that's Oh-My-Squishy-Baby-Goodness, in case you were wondering...} 

And her pretty momma always brings the MOST amazing clothes and hair pretties!

So bask in the cuteness... and then go back some cupcakes... 'cause you know you want some now!

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Thanks for coming to play with me kids!  Mwah!

xoox Didi V.

mmmmm margarita cupcakes...

Many of you know that I've been trying to live a better and healthier lifestyle the last 6 month- and through diet and a lot of exercise- I have managed to lose 30 pounds... which I'm very proud of!

In fact- yesterday- my youngest daughter wrapped her arms around my waist for a hug yesterday and she pulled back in surprise and exclaimed, "MOMMY!!!! my hands touch when I hug you now!!!!" I think that was probably one of the best compliment yet.

Of course- we can't be good ALLLLLLL the time- so I give you my pastry creation from this weekend..... 'ritacakes..... I made margarita flavored cupcakes- and they were/still are amazing!

I hope you are all out enjoying the sun this week- Cheers! xoxo D

Olivia

Can even begin to tell you how much fun I had this morning with Miss Olivia??? How sweet is this face- seriously???? We shot for almost 2 hours- not a tear or a fuss one!

I was so happy to finally meet her..... you might remember her parents a few months ago....

http://didi-mycrazycrazylife.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-on-girl.html

and they are so fun and laid back- and they don't question my craziness- they just join in! Thanks so much for coming to play with me today guys! xoxo D

Surf's up!

Surf's up! was the theme of the girls' birthday party this year again.... we did a pool party at the high school pool with some of the girls' friends from school.... what a loud and crazy-fun time!!!! (we had so much fun last year- we did it again- for the price- you can't beat it- and there's no prep or clean up!!!! You just show up with your treats and your guests and swim until you become a raisin!) I just wish they didn't have limits on the number of people you can invite... would have loved to incluede so many more!!! Too much fun! I made the confetti Bismark style cakes with banana filling, whipped icing for the topping and different colored sugars for the top- easy and delish!

They were a motley crew- and trying to get them all together for a group photo was a bit like herding cats....

These three are the birthday buddies.... Oni & L on the right are born on the same day and have been in class together all 5 years and H in the middle- is two weeks before- and she and Oni have been friends since before they were born- and in the same classroom 4 of 5 years- and they all love to hang out together- I love that!

I have no idea what was just said here.... but apparently it was quite funny....

The girls were ridiculously spoiled by their friends- and they said last night as we came home and unpacked and unwound from our crazed day, "we're awfully lucky, huh momma?" (pardon me while I get mushy here...) Onika looked at me and said, "Our friends are soooo nice... but I know that @@@@ doesn't really have the money for this gift- should we give it back to her????" I almost cried- we're quite possibly getting it right with this child....

there was a huge build up and some funny clues for this gift- and then when they opened it and realized what it was Gabbi totally freaked out....

We're so proud of our girls- and they are just growing up way too fast...... Happy Birthday my girls!!! I love you so....