Just brightening the place up here......
1. Altered Christmas Book, 2. Vintage Sweet Peas, 3. Pink Vintage Button Bouquet, 4. rose cupcakes
I'm getting reading to go back to bed after essentially sleeping all day. However, I have a pretty good excuse. Wednesday and Thursday were big days here in the Chaos household. The CEO celebrated the big 4! Not four years as CEO, but Four Years Old! How did that possibly happen on my watch?!? He's still my baby. But, as he said to me just before he fell to sleep..."I fowr year old now mommy." Yep. He certainly is.
Wednesday after chemo and and using my "D" high to the best of my abilities by writing rambling blog posts, talking to my sister and a bunch of friends on the phone, eating and returning as many emails as I could, I was oh so politely reminded by a little boy at 7:00 pm "we need make funfetti cupcakes mommy"....How in the world could I have forgotten the much hyped "Thomas the Train with Funfetti confetti sprinkles" cupcakes?!?"
So off to the kitchen we went to make them.....He helped every stage of the way from the cake mix......
to employing an assistant with a professional Krispy Kreme hat....
taking the request "time to put the eggs in" literally.....
After bath and pajamas, it's time to get this "Funfetti" party rolling....
"Funfetti" is serious business.....
Ahhhh....the finishing touch!
You turn around for two seconds to rinse some things out in the sink and this is what you find........
Someone getting the party started a day early.....
Huh?! Wha?!
And that professional Krispy Kreme hat wearing assistant? Well, he informed me that he was putting his cupcake away for safekeeping on the counter so he could have it the next day. Did he think I wouldn't notice the finger smears around the edges? They think they're so sneaky......
Have a great day! I'll be back soon in between naps! Karin
Hi Karin! He is absolutely adorable! Look at that dark hair. You are going to have to fight the young ladies off when he is older!
Hope you are feeling better. Bravo to you for still making funfetti cupcakes!
Jillian
Posted by: Jillian | January 10, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Happy Birthday to the CEO!!! Those cupcakes look sooo yummy.
Posted by: SONIA | January 10, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Thomas the Train is a great decoration for a cupcake. Happy Pink Saturday.
Posted by: Sally | January 10, 2009 at 07:51 AM
So cute and so much fun. What a sweetie he is.
Posted by: g | January 10, 2009 at 09:11 AM
You have a Capricorn! How lucky you are! Happy Birthday!
Your pink pictures are so pretty!
I went on the Paper Tales website and noticed you are teaching a class on V-day. I would love to come down and take it. I'll check my schedule...it might be a Legoland/Paper Tales weekend :)
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna Collins | January 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Happy Happy Birthday to your little CEO!! Tell him to give his momma a hug from me and then she can give him a birthday squeeze from me too!!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | January 10, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Happy Pink Saturday,
Lovely post and adorable boys!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela Delworth | January 10, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Happy Pink Saturday! Looks like lots of fun for the big 4. Thomas was a huge star when our now 20 year old was 4! Love your pink pics, the button bouquet REALLY speaks to me.....makes me want to run to my button jars :)
Posted by: ~*~ Patty | January 10, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Karin,When it comes time to make fun fetti cupcakes...may I call your little experts? They are adorable...and I hope their Mom is feeling well!
Posted by: Lady Jane | January 10, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Hi there! I do believe this is my first visit to your blog, and I've enjoyed my time here. I need to come back when I can just relax and read. I can see where we have some things in common. All the best to you. I love the cupcakes in the picture. I want a room with just those colors!
Posted by: Melony at Whimsy Daisy! | January 10, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Happy Pink Saturday.
Posted by: Susan Daly | January 10, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Karin...your pink cupcakes are adorable. I read some of your back posts....I am amazed at how you ladies on chemo get anything done. I was down for the count the whole week after chemo...2nd week I was trying to do something with whatever brain I had...3rd week I spent dreading the next week of chemo!!! And I came totally in love with food. It is the steroids you know!!! It does get somewhat better after chemo. So sorry you have to go through it but sounds like you are doing pretty well. Happy weekend!!
Posted by: Ceekay | January 10, 2009 at 03:52 PM
I wasn't able to do Pink Sat this week but I wanted to support all those who did :)
See you next week I hope!
:) all round for the pink submission...
but hands down winners are the kids pics! :) :)
Posted by: The Muse | January 10, 2009 at 04:19 PM
I love the button bouquet and your sweetie cupcake makers are so cute. I so hope you feel better soon..Happy Pink Saturday and have a lovely week.
Posted by: CC | January 10, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Am all about the =pink - wow I could use a cupake right now - TOO FUN - kathy - ga
Posted by: Kathy | January 10, 2009 at 08:29 PM
You are truly a Mom Extraordinaire, Karin! And your kids are just adorable. :O)
Posted by: Joy | January 10, 2009 at 08:37 PM
Funfetti! Yea! Your boys looked like they were having such fun! I hope you had a Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn
Posted by: Robyn | January 10, 2009 at 10:50 PM
LOL...at the smears around the edges...too funny. Hi Karin!
Happy Belated Pink Saturday. ~ xo Lynn
Posted by: Lynn@thevintagenest | January 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM
How darling! Your kids are such cuties!
Posted by: Jenny Fowler | January 11, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Your CEO is such a cutie pie! And your Krispy Kreme assistant is darling! Glad you all had a fun night baking and decorating. Get your rest and I look forward to seeing you teach your first class at Paper Tales!
(love those cupcakes) Julie
Posted by: Julie Adams | January 11, 2009 at 09:20 PM
Your babies are beautiful. Loved your pink Saturday post. I can totally relate to the creative chaos name. In fact, it sums up my life perfectly! Good luck with chemo. I can have my CEO who had 3 1/2 years of it call and give you haircare tips! Oh that's right, boys are just happy to have zero maintenance hair. Oh well, you'll be in my thoughts. Keep those hands busy and those posts coming!
All the best,
Judy
Posted by: Judy | January 11, 2009 at 10:47 PM
How cute are they!
Looks like fun was had by all .
Hope you are feeling well and getting some rest!
Hugs!!
Posted by: MonicaA | January 12, 2009 at 02:31 AM
Thanks for "pinking us up", Karin. Your pinks are always the best.
Funfetti sure looks like fun. You are doing so good, girl. I hope you are soon feeling "in the pink".
Happy Pink Saturday - and happy every day.
Posted by: Beverly | January 12, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Your boys are so adorable! Those cupcakes look so yummy!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | January 12, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Aww, a big Happy Birthday to that cute little CEO of yours!
Posted by: Alisa | January 13, 2009 at 07:36 AM
He is the cutest, 4 year old CEO I've ever seen! You just want to reach in those pictures and give him a big birthday hug!! What fun it always is at your house!! You're an AWESOME mom!! Hope you're feeling strong soon.
~Allie
Posted by: Allie | January 13, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Love the pink pictures. They're very cheery. Hope the CEO had the best birthday. Read your post on Michael's. So they hate doing their job. What do they think they're getting paid for? Get lots of rest and take care of yourself.
Posted by: Vickie | January 14, 2009 at 05:10 AM
Lovin' the pink! And the birthday fun! Thanks for checking in with us between naps...you're on our minds. xo
Posted by: Tammy Gilley | January 15, 2009 at 09:02 PM
I am new to blogging and have been reading yours for just a little while. I so much enjoy it and wish you and yor family the best. Thanks for sharing all your creativity!
Posted by: Cherie | February 22, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Hi Karin:
Just checkin in with you - good to hear you're back on your feet. Love the pic Andres did of you - I'll bet it's closer to reality than your willing to admit....
Keep your chin up...one step closer..
And for a good laugh, go check out my new blog post on my indie sight...I even posted a picture, you'll crack up at my insane creativity.
-Kelly aka kongelong
Posted by: Kelly Riley Duckworth | February 23, 2009 at 11:04 PM