G's 4th Princess Chevron Birthday Party

Happy 4th Birthday Princess!!!!

I started off with these cute invitations that I created a chevron stamp to make

 then, we tucked them inside of this super cute envelope and used the chevron stamp again!

With the help of some very talented friends, we did a trial run with the cake

Grammy did a wonderful job decorating and making the house inviting to the guests!

 The girls enjoyed the trunk of dress up clothes and shoes!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIME!

 As you can see, everyone had a grand time!

  

 Time for the presents!

Landen's Angry Bird-Day Party!

Happy 8th Birthday to my "baby" boy! This year he wanted Angry Bird's to be the theme! It was super fun!

I started with a cute birthday sign:

 Angry Bird shirts were a must, but a "boy" angry bird shirt wasn't cutting it for my princess, so Mama Bird fixed it right up!

 

So, Landen did not want the grass scene from the Angry Bird's game, he wanted the city...so he got the city!

 Games were fun at this party! We had a "stolen egg" hunt! We split into 2 teams, Team Black Birds and Team Eagles. The kids loved it!

Landen was accepting "peace offerings" : )

The kids all enjoyed adding some "bird poop" to their goody bags!

 The goody bags were full of candy after the pinata was busted! 

The goody bags had tags that read "Thanks for crashing Landen's party"

 We had "pigs in a blanket"

A cheese puff filled Yellow Angry Bird guarded his worms (I spy a sneaky hand going in after the worms!)

The empty bird nests were delish (as well as the "stolen eggs" in the middle)

 

Cheers! Beer Mug Birthday Cake!

Happy Birthday Jeff!

So Stinkn Cute: Strawberry Shortcake Tutu Fun Set!

So Stinkn Cute: Strawberry Shortcake Tutu Fun Set!

Happy Birthday to the Birthday Princess

 

This was such a yummy yellow cake with raspberry flavored frosting!

Happy Birthday Nanny!

"The" Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

A few friends have requested share this recipe, and I honestly forget every time! I actually started putting it together the last time I made it…then…I forgot to finish!
For me this recipe makes 2 Chicken Pot Pie’s (I use a 12” Oval Glass Dish that is 3” Deep). We usually eat one and I freeze the chicken mixture for a quick dinner next time!
Crust Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tsp Sugar
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Cup Solid Veg Shortening (or 1/2 cup Shortening + 1 Stick Unsalted Butter)
• 1/3 Cup + 1 Tbs Ice water

1. In a large bowl mix Flour, Sugar & Salt
2. Then, add Vegetable Shortening (break shortening into large chunks, or if you are using the butter, cut it into small chunks)
3. Cut the ingredients (use pastry blender or cut in opposite directions with 2 knives)
4. When you are through, some of the fat should be pea-sized pieces; the rest should look like coarse crumbs or cornmeal. The mixture should seem dry and powdery, not pasty or greasy!
5. Drizzle the water over the mixture.
6. Cut with spatula until it’s evenly moistened and begins to form small balls.
7. Press down the dough, if the balls of dough stick together, you have enough water; if not drizzle 1-2 tsps of ice water at a time until it does.
8. Divide the dough in half, pressing each half into a round flat disk and wrap it tightly in plastic.
9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling it. (can freeze for up to 6 months)
10. Preheat oven 425*
11. After the crust has been refrigerated, then you can roll it. (Only get one out at a time) Cover the bottom and sides of your dish.
12. Bake on center rack for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Fill your crust with the chicken mixture
14. Roll out your other crust and place on top of the dish!
15. Bake on center rack for 20-30 or until golden brown.

Inside Ingredients:

• 1 Whole Roasted Chicken (Purdue sells a wonderful pre-seasoned one that all you have to do is bake. Or grab 2 of the Rotiserie chickens from Kroger. Price wise it is cheaper to buy, oh, and faster!)
• 28-32 oz package of Mixed Vegi’s (I use a mixture of corn, green peas, green beans, baby lima beans, sweet pea’s and carrots)
• 26 oz Cream of Chicken (the can will call to add equal water)

1. Pour Cream of Chicken (and water) into a large pot, add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Pull the chicken off the bones, (I used a food processor 1 time, and it was a huge mistake, the texture was not appealing to me) setting some of the skin to the side, and drop in the pot.
3. Take the little bit of the skin and cut it into fine pieces and drop in the pot for added flavor.
4. Add the mixed vegetables (more or less depending on what you want)
5. Let Simmer.

Warning: May Be Addictive : )

Toy Story Alien Cucpcakes

Happy Birthday Landen!
He wanted a Mario Kart Birthday, but Toy Story Alien Cupcakes to share at school!

Mario Kart Birthday Party

When Landen picked Mario Kart as the theme for his 7th birthday, I was excited! I am pleased to say that after hours planning and design, it was everything and more, that he had dreamed of!

I decorated his presents with Stars & Question Marks

 All 3 of my babies had on a custom made shirt with a Mario Kart Character on it--This is the Princess :)

 and the back of the shirts all read

This 3 tier Fondant Cake was a hit! Everything was edible except the characters and the trophy at the top

 I had a little bit of Rice Krispie Treat fun :)

 All my hard work =ed a Happy Birthday Boy!

 The grand finale of balloons