Friday, July 10, 2009

Fourth of July Cupcakes

Okay, for real...this was easy. Just icing and candy and cupcakes...and then: assemble. Took probably an hour to ice and decorate and assemble. Maybe an hour to bake all the cupcakes.


This picture (above) displays the whole creation: the Ahmellican flag (when I was a little girl, I didn't say "American" I said "Ahmellican"...I know...brilliant). 48 Large cupcakes and 48 small cupcakes. FUN!
Here is a close up of the "stars" portion: mmmm....jelly beans and gumdrops and good and plenties....mmmmm

Here is my "artsy-fartsy" shot.


The "Angled" Shot. You can kind get a feel for the size of this creation.

It was fun. And, if you have kids who are actually old enough to really participate, this is a great thing to do with them...it's super easy.

Thursday, July 02, 2009

JHL Larkin 10 Months

Hey Y'all!

Here is Jack Jack! He's 10 months old! We know...we cannot believe it either! He's almost a year. Time has certainly flown by with this little guy!

Jack Jack is a handful. He's SUPER active, he loves dancing (we think Liam Linebaugh taught him how!), jumping, crawling (fast, too), wiggling, and trying to keep up with Quinny! He's super vocal...he hoots and hollers and loves to babble. He says, "Ma Ma", "Da Da", and "Keeee" (kitty). He also says, "Hey, Dada!" and "Hi, Dada!"--at least that is what is sounds like! He follows Quinn around EVERYWHERE and nothing holds him back (not even stairs (up or down!!)). He loves every type of ball and all trucks and cars. He also LOVES to stick his tongue out...all the time...he just sticks it out...it's cute...for now. He also loves to eat...everything...and I mean everything. He's fast with putting stuff in his mouth, too...so, you have to be on your toes. Common sentence around the house, "Jack-Jack, stop eating our house!"

Physically, he's FINALLY 20 lbs--VERY different from Quinn (23lb and 3oz). However, he's the exact same height as Quinn was at the same age (29 1/2 inches). He's, as his pediatrician says, tall and thin. He's perfectly healthy--for which we are tremendously grateful.

He's such a joy. I wish all of you who are far could enjoy him like we (and those of use who are close) do! He's got a great personality and is super happy (except when we are fishing stuff out of his mouth...then he's not so happy)!

Below, there are some pictures for you to catch a glimpse of this love muffin. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Love,

Lauren, Daniel, Quinn and Jack-Jack

PS: the "bean" photos are courtesy of our friend's sister, Rachel Regina.


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