Ella's Sunshine Birthday

It took me a little while to think of what Ella's birthday party could be. At first I was going to try to make a pretty cake and that would be it. But then I got to thinking about the times I nursed her and I'd always sing to her the same song: "You are my Sunshine".  I can only count a handful of times she nursed really well. And when she did... I'd sing. It was a really emotional time for me so the song is extremely special. A lot of times I would cry when I sang it. It only seemed fit to have a sunshine birthday.... who knew I'd make it through a year! Forgive me, too; the photos are a bit out of order and I don't have a lot of time to change them around.

Banana Cupcakes with Lemon Cream frosting

Thought I was caught up on printing pictures?!

I am so lazy right now. Yesterday was so busy I hardly sat down once. But that's ok; just the way I like it! It seems like the day after a busy day, I get incredibly lazy and don't have any motivation at all.  I will explain yesterday to you: (by the way, most of the cooking was done during nap time, but Emily was here to play with the girls when they were awake)

• I went to bible study, which is always fun. 
• Got home, ate, and started on the beans and rice
• Made carrot cupcakes with mascarpone cheese frosting
• Took pictures and helped with the project of piling sand in our new swing area
• got supper together and brought victor home (visited some friends, had a great time!)

But we got home at 9:20~ and gave the girls a snack and washed up for bed, and then I tried to clean up after supper and put the rub on the pulled pork that i'm making today. So we didn't get to bed early at all, and the girls woke up early too. So, today I have to pack for the long weekend, wash clothes and try to clean up the house before we leave, and pack for the girls, figure out our supper for tonight and if i want to make another dessert (not really!) but instead I am uploading and editing pictures. I don't feel too bad though, while uploading i did some clothes and straightened up a few rooms. Here's my fav. pictures from yesterday, most are on facebook already: