In the blink on an eye

My sweet baby boy turns 18 today. This is one of my all time favorite photos of him.
Where does the time go? It just seems like yesterday I was pushing Jakob in a stroller to walk his big sister Ashley to the bus stop.



Too Cool to smile for photos...unless you get him to laugh.



That sure is one huge flaming ice cream cake. In a few days Jake will be begin his last year of high school. Yes, it does just seem like yesterday---he used to run to me full force and hug me--I love you, my Mommy. In return --I love you my, Jakob.
Sweet memories forever in a mom's heart.


My daughter, Ashley and her second cousin, Caleb. Such a sweet, sweet baby.

My niece, Maria and my hubby goofing off.


My sisters, Paula and Pam sharing a seat.

I really enjoyed this small family get together for Jake's birthday.

Happy Friday Night,
(~~)
Julie

Turning 21...Ahoy Matey plus New cUpCaKeS*****

I cannot believe my daughter is 21!

It does not seem possible. The years have passed by so quickly. At her age I was pregnant with her. She has been the best daughter and I am so proud of her. She has achieved so much in her life so far and I cannot wait to see what is in store for her next. She will be graduating from college in December-finishing a semester early and still with straight A's in an Honor's Program. She starts an internship this week at a regional newspaper (actually their magazines). I hope this brings her closer to what she REALLY wishes to do in her career.

In honor of her 21st birthday we had a party for her. Instead of bar hopping she chose to share the day with her family and friends at home. That makes me even more proud of her and her life decisions. Even though she is a bright young woman, she still enjoys the simple things. She is totally in love with Pirates and Rubber Duckies..lol.

Her party was a little bit of a pirate theme, but we did not go "overboard" lol, pun intended

I am definitely not a baker/cake decorator but I did my best to make her a pirate cake. The rubber duckies are hers!

Purchased a pattern for these cupcakes from http://www.umecrafts.etsy.com/. With permission granted to sell these, I have begun new projects. CUPCAKES!!!!! I hope to play and put my own little twist on these yummy cupcakes. These have been sitting around for a month or so and I am finally getting around to posting them. The best thing about them is they do not get stale or add calories!