Kamryn called me and asked if she could sleep over with Zaden and Ivy since we were doing cupcakes the next day. Of course I let her. I would have invited Justin's kids too but I knew that Mya had piano lessons in the morning. It was fun having them over. I let them run through the sprinklers about 8:00 pm because they wanted to and Larry left it up to me. Trichelle was still here and didn't seem to mind and so I said yes. The only problem with that was that their underwear got wet and so they all had to go commando. I washed their clothes so they would be clean and dry but they did have to wait until the morning. We pulled out pj's that we have here and they were set. They were wound up and silly. Ivy and Kam made a scavenger hunt for me and did a few silly pranks...they made me smile.
My grands love pancakes and so I made pancakes. I usually make "shaped" ones but today I just made really big ones. I figured I had plenty of work ahead of me so I kept it simple. The kids were thrilled with their BIG pancakes and only asked for one. We got the kids that stayed over ready and it wasn't long before Mya and Parker joined them. I had told Natalie that Macie was welcomed to stay too but I guess she needed a nap and so Macie just came in for hugs and kisses and I think she got a sucker.
I love making cupcakes with my grands during my birthday month. They seem to enjoy it as well. They are getting pretty good at doing things by themselves. I still don't let them crack the eggs into the cake. (I don't like chasing egg shells) I crack them and put them in a cup and they get to pour them in. They pretty much do the rest. They are all good at taking turns with each other and everyone is able to help with everything.
I laugh as I watch them. The boys were less messy than the girls this year. Zaden thought he was funny by filling up the entire paper liner with batter. It was funny because he thought it was. I scooped some out to fill another cup.
Licking the beaters is the fun part right? Everyone except Zaden thinks so. He pretended to lick a beater for a picture but he thinks the batter is disgusting since there are raw eggs in it. My grands crack me up and today I laughed out loud when I saw Zaden laying on the pool table moving his arms and legs like he would in the snow to make snow angels. (they really aren't suppose to be on the pool table) It's always fun when the grands come over!
While the cupcakes cooled we took a break and had some lunch. I warmed chicken nuggets and french fries which were pretty tasty. Everyone got a gogurt as well. I think they liked it.
After the cupcakes were cool and the kids were full we frosted the cupcakes. This year I thought it would be fun to make "fish" out of our cupcakes. Of course that is just a suggestion and the kids can be creative however they want. I loved watching them. Some hurry and are so fast, while others take their time. I think my grands are pretty creative and I can see that most of them have artistic abilities...actually all of them do.
They get to take their cupcakes home to share with their families. They are always excited to show their parents the cupcakes they made. I really do love our little tradition of making cupcakes together.
I like getting pictures with my cuties. Each one of my little's is so unique and special and makes my heart smile so stinking big. I love each little personality!
Sadie didn't come to make cupcakes but she did come later while her mommy and daddy went to the Temple. It was so fun having her. Sadie is so happy and loves to smile. She is a sweetie. The only grand I didn't get to see today was the birthday girl. Kevin was down doing laundry off and on all day at my house but left Jordyn at the other grandma's....booo.....I think he should have brought her at least once. It was a fun day though and the only thing that would have made it better was if Jordyn would have come over too. Next year Macie and Jordyn will be big enough to come and that makes me happy! ☺
