June 4th, 2012 at 5:30a I walked into Centennial Hospital a different woman than the one that left 3 days later. I was quite unsure of my mothering capabilities but overall very optimistic regardless of the fact I had never changed a diaper or really held a newborn. I mean what could go wrong, right? Something changed though in my heart and soul and I know I will never be the same person that walked into that hospital that morning. And for that I will be forever grateful to my firstborn, Brooklyn Ava.
I tell her all the time “you made me a mommy”
which she follows up with, “I built you?”
“Yes baby girl, you built me.”
Then two years minus one day later we are walking back into that same hospital about to be a family of four. I had a twinge of guilt bringing this baby #2 into this world and rocking the boat. I was afraid B wouldn’t take well to the situation, resent us and end up in prison or something worse and of course it would be my fault. But it was love at first site and our family was complete. Low and behold, I left that hospital nothing like the person walking into it. My heart exploded once again as well as my anxiety and fear. Raising kids is scary shit.
So every year, my husband jokes with me aka he laughs while I stare blanky at him. He asks me, “so is this their party or yours?” Well you see it’s kind of both. I look at their birthdays, June 3rd and June 4th, as my birthday too. A new person was born with each of their births. Someone I never even knew existed. Goals changed, dreams changed, life changed, I changed. So when I’m planning their over the top Pinterest explosion of a birthday, not because I feel I have to but because I truly enjoy it, it’s for them but it’s also for me.
We went to two birthday parties in one weekend a couple months ago. One was a tea party and one was an ice cream social. So I started asking Brooklyn what kind of party she wanted them to have. She said donut and that’s when the theme for this year was born. First thing i found was these adorable donut plates and knew this would be the color theme and whole party would revolve around these plates.
Food for this party was actually very easy to do and quite affordable. We ordered chicken nuggets from Chick-Fil-A and had bite sized waffles for a fun take on Chicken and Waffles. Then did mini pancake stacks, frenchtoast sticks, fruit, cinnamon rolls, donut seeds aka fruit loops, and last but not least donut holes and of course donuts. Needless to say a week out and we are still eating breakfast for 3 meals a day.
Since there would be plenty of parents here as well I wanted some fun adult beverage options. It was at 9:30am and clearly I didn’t plan on our friends being as fun as they are because our Bloody Mary bar was the most happening place until it ran out. Thankfully we had back ups of screwdrivers, mimosas, wine and champs to hold us over. Check out that sign over my bar cart. My girlfriend Kate made if for me and it couldn’t be any more perfect for this space, could it? Check out her IG. She is so very talented.
Last and not least, desserts. Since this party was at 9:30a and we obviously had quite a bit of sugar already provided I went a little light on desserts. My husband’s aunt is a very talented baker and made these cookies and cake. It traveled 5 hours to get to us. These desserts actually taste better than they look too. Yes! thats a cake that looks like a stack of pancakes. There is even a slab of butter on top. 
And bacon and egg cookies. I actually hid the left overs from the family and have been eating my bacon and eggs every morning since. #paleoish #amiright
Best part of this party, no getting kids dressed. All the kids wore their pajamas. I found these adorable robes on Etsy for the girls to wear. Of course Charleigh took hers off shortly after I put it on her but, but seriously how cute are they?
Happy Birthday to my loves. Not sure how we will ever top the last year but we will sure try. One of the greatest joys is watching you all grow and being able to experience life through your eyes is truly amazing. Thank you for building me.
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