My First time Piping & Flooding!

As if Gingerbread is not hard enough on it's own, I decided that I should also try piping and flooding with Royal Icing. I am either a natural or I got very lucky. According to the many blogs I have read on the topic, consistency is key. Patting myself on the back. They look a tad funky, but tasted yummo! For instructions on Flood Icing, check out The Sweet Adventures of Sugar Belle here: http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2011/07/outlining-and-filling-cookies-with-royal-icing/

Bryte as Peter Pan

Before he wanted to be Stitch...it was Pan. It was Peter Pan for months. But right before I start planning the costume, he changes his mind to Stitch. Stitch was going to be tricky, although I loved the idea. "Are you sure you don't want to be Peter Pan?". "no. Stitch". Okay, but we had already taken these excellent photos so I was thankful that he was able to play out both characters. We borrowed costumes from a dear friend of mine and met our friend Michelle with her daughter Ella for a quick imaginative session. Bryton dressed as Pan and Ella as Tink. I photoshopped Ella into the jar. The idea is that Peter is angry at Tink for shooting down the "Wendy Bird" and she is in the jar for being naughty. It just so happens Bryton gave me a very real tantrum just as I was photographing him. LOL. He thought I was quite ridiculous for asking him to imagine Ella in the jar. It turned out great and the kids had a great time.

If you have a moment hop over to Michelle's blog "Ella Fights Back". Prayers are always needed that the Nueroblastoma continues to shrink or not harm Ella during her development. Michelle has also created "The Ella Reese Foundation" to help other families that are also dealing with the devastating news of finding out that their child has been diagnosed. Donations can be given through the website.

Autism Speaks Walk 2013

This post is making it up a little late. There has been a lot going on in the past few months. But I just wanted to take a moment to thank our friends and family that have been supportive over the last few years. There is much for us to be thankful for right now and we will continue to count our blessings. This was a very "special" day for US. Thank you Team Bryte Future and those that donated to our team!

Bryte as Stitch

If there is one character that my son loves it is Stitch. Which could not make me happier because Lilo & Stitch happens to be my favorite animated movie of all time. Lilo is so much like myself at that age. She is full of fire and sass. Lilo is a fighter and I love her. Bryton requested two days before Halloween that I go as Lilo. Only I had already spent money on a Merlotte's Tee shirt, apron and other Sookie attire. I am not sure how easily I could pass for a dark haired and tan Hawaiian girl anyhow. Call it laziness but I like to stick with hoodies. Bryton seems okay with them and it takes a few steps out of the sewing process. Now that I am working while Bryte is in school, continuing with Photography and keeping up with ABA therapy sessions, there does not seem to be as much time for the crafting that I love. But I am trying to bring my crafty back ;o)