There’s a whole lot of love in our family.
In case you were unclear on that. Which, if you know my family even a wee smidge, you couldn’t possibly be.
We’re pretty lovey and smoochie-ish. Even our hubbies are veritable cream-puffs on the inside.
Every time we get together, it’s like the mutual admiration society having a tea party. Because there’s usually a large quantity of tea involved. And we really do like each other. And I mean, really, really like!
You also probably know there’s a ridiculous amount of talent bound up in the persons of my sisters. They’re just crazy cool and wildly talented young women.
I smile widely when I think about the fact that they’re all MY sisters. And I laugh wickedly at the thought that there’s absolutely nothing they can do about it.
We’re deliciously stuck together, us four.
My parents are undeniably rock stars too, though, so I understand if there’s a little bit of family envy going on…I do, in fact, have it made. Really, I do.
Reason# 4982 that He loves my little socks off: He gave me to them, and them to me…and then He gave me him…and then them.
Whoa mama.
It almost seems to say I’m ‘blessed’ would be a radical understatement.
Outlandishly. Extravagantly. Exquisitely.
Much mo’ bettah!
Moving right along, I wanted to share some of the little, Pinterest-inspired dishes my big sister prepared for her daughter’s 4th birthday this past weekend.
Last year, it was a robot party, as my niece was – and still is – utterly obsessed with robots. This year, to our complete surprise, she requested a “fruits & veggies” party.
Shocking, and yet sweet, isn’t it?
I must confess, I was über curious to see how my sister would pull this theme off – as I’m sure many were. Part of the motivation to attend her epic events – for friends and family alike – I’m sure of it, is simply to observe the masterpieces she painstakingly creates, purely for the joy of it.
I’m telling you, she’s a freaking rock star!
There were tomato, chive & olive ladybugs….a red pepper octopus in roasted red pepper hummus…
The incredible “dirt cake” which boasted an incredibly rich chocolate buttercream frosting, and the most delightful little fruits and veggies, hand modeled out of soft candies, icing and M&Ms.
This just blows my mind.
I mean, really…isn’t it just the most creatively fabulous cake you’ve ever seen {made by a non-professional, experimental stay-at-home momma}?
And then there’s the tree frog. Can you see it? This photo really doesn’t do it justice, but right there…crafted from an apple, 2 grapes and a few sliced carrots, sits a little tree frog in the fruit bowl {ooooh…aaaah!}.
Holy mother of pearl, she’s good.
We – being the supportive, encouraging, pressure-applying little sisters – have finally convinced her she needs to get on the ball and get her goods on Etsy. So I’ll keep you posted…because you’re going to want to get a piece of this woman. There is little she cannot create, mold, paint or sew, and when she does…it takes your breath away.
Because she is, after all, a rock star.
