Another year Fabulous

So a disclaimer of why it took me so long to post this-I'll keep it short and sweet (trust me you don't want details) My sister, mom and I were the lucky recipients of a parting gift last weekend...a stomach virus! We all have never experienced this kind of thing and we don't want to ever again! I am able to catch up on this thing because I called in sick today-I have only called in sick two times in my whole working career (since I was 16) so this was not fun. The dr. told Heather it would last 7-10 days, 5 days in and it's dwindling, but keeping a UN too friendly presence.

Honestly, a picture is going to have to speak a thousand words because when it came to this past weekend I am close to speechless. It was absolutely perfect ...besides being so short. I got to spend some goofing around, giggling and gabbing time with my sissy - I got to see all my family which I love so much and we got to surprise and celebrate the women who has more impact on our life than any other. Mom I hope you felt as special as we do getting to have a mom like you. I know I ALWAYS say this especially after seeing my family when it's been awhile, but I am so blessed! I would not trade my family in for any other in the world... They are crazy, loving and never stop making me laugh.

pool side pictures before the big arrival.

Cute couple ;)










Sister and Bro bro.









Grammy Bums!

Guinness had to get in the mix with this handsome pair.

How was beer pong last night shmo shmo...? lol

Auntie, paigy poo pie , shmo and sissy

Beau and Gregory

Schuler Siblings...with shot round #1 (1 of many lol)

sisters!

As mom would have said it that night- her work peeps lol

Ashley and Mama.

Cousins and the grand parents.

Grams wasn't going to miss the shot action! ... look at her double fisting lol.

I think we lost count by this point lol, but look at those smiles!

Awh...
Paige and lonnie

What a great job you did papi and grams!

Oh, sister! When I see a picture of you and I -I tear up! I had fun with you sissy and I love that we kept Grams up with our chatter. lol
I love you more than anything missy xoxo

The Brown Gang!

My friend Brandi from high school with her most recent beautiful baby girl!

Happy Birthday Mom!

I love my brother!

Now the shots were kicking in ;) lol

Mom was hating that she kept getting this card that had a big 50 on it.
I should of videoed her opening presents it was pretty funny :)

Now thsi card was more like it-FU 50 LOL

Secret hiding spot for some money!

This makes me smile :) Mamas having fun.

We were trying to make 5-0 lol

Friends and family.

Auntie!

Love you pops!

If you can't guess I get a little picture crazy after a few cocktails.

Our other Jeri :) For those that don't know this is my sister's mother in law and she has the same first and middle name as my mom - Go Jeri Lynn's lol

Some of these I coulnd't help , but to post-they make me smile!

lol I don't know whats going on here but I thought it was funny how Heather and Joey are cracking up and I look mad lol- I bet they were ganging up on me... I am the middle child ;) lol

oh, happy family!

Heath & Amanda

Dance Party!

So later in the night we played dacnce party on the wii-hillarious! You have to pay attention to the background in these photos it's the best part.

Go mom, Go auntie!

Mom's good sportsmanhip- pushing her competitors out of the way...she even did it to paige and Logan lol

Can you see auntie getting her smile in? lol

Go Jeri in the background !

Had to mom,lol love you!

umm... mom it's not your turn :)

some of the moves a little frightening lol

can you believe there was still some pictures left I didn't post?lol

Jeri kicked my butt!

I love this picture :)

Go Dale!

and can you believe it Gregory got in the mix...I think Logan beat him though lol

We tried and tried all night and finally we got Ashley to play.

Mama I hope you had fun at the party you didn't want ;) I also hope you know how loved and cherished you are! I love that the first words out of my mom's mouth the next morning was "headache" and "did somebody hit me last night? my eye hurts" lol Thank you everyone for making it a successful night! There was som many friends and family who came that I didn't get pictures of- but thank you everyone it meant a lot to my mom and to us!

Oh, sissy ... love you thank you for all your hard work, preparation and great lying skills :) lol Hopefully we will have some big parties to plan soon! xoxo

Here is the video of the reveal...

Treats for Mama

So for my Mama's big Birthday bash we made Neapolitan cupcakes, mini carrot cake cups (carrot cake is mom's fave) and chocolate covered pretzels. I had the best little baking assistants. Logan and I are going to open up a bakery in AZ (he said that's the only place he will do it ;)) and he thought of our name "The Best Bakery in Town," you have to admire the thoughts of a seven year old :) Love you Lo Lo and Paigy Poo Pie!

Pink Pearl Sprinkle Patrol.





Aren't they cute ! Oh and I didn't want to take my picture next to paige my 11 year old cousin...she is taller than me :( lol






Lol I think the best part of the desserts was making the pretzels, Heather and I used chocolate molds that formed flowers on the pretzels. The first batch was hilarious then we got the hang of it...and tested a few. Heather is the swizzle master by the way ;) lol

I had made the cup cake toppers from old fashioned straws and printed the design on card stock, punched them out and hot glued.

The cupcakes were choc and vanilla from my cake dr. book and a strawberry butter cream.

These are so easy and you get the best of both worlds :). You make both batters and then (using your cookie dough scoops) you put half and half in one baking cup.

Cool and yummy effect.

Here is the recipe I used for the cake mixes~

White : mix together 1 pkg white cake mix with pudding, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup sour cream,1 cup warm water, 1 tbs vanilla and 3 large eggs.

chocolate: Mix together q pkg choc cake mix with pudding, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1tsp. vanilla and 3 large eggs.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.

We also made mini carrot cake tarts, you can't really see a close up, but they turned out yummy and were really easy! They are from pampered chef.

Carrot cake cups: Spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray (I used the baking kind with flour in it). mix 1 pkg yellow cake mix, 3 tsp allspice, 2 eggs, 4 tbs. vegetable oil and 3-4 carrots grated and peeled (I used the mini chopper to get it super fine).

spoon into mini muffin tins and bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes. Take out of the oven and let cool for 3 minutes. Then smoosh or press the cups to make slight indention's (I used the back of my cookie dough scooper lightly floured). Remove cups from pan and let cool completely.

For Filling: mix together 6oz cream cheese, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 cup frozen whip topping until smooth. I garnished them with chopped walnuts on top yum!