Little Miss Cupcake Sugarpants

Monday, February 13, 2012

Will You Be Mine

I am such a sucker for Valentine's Day, always have been...even the heart shaped boxes of chocolates, although the cheap milk chocolate doesn't do it for me anymore! I guess I'm a hopeful romantic. I don't believe in the hopeless bit. The playful combination of red and pink hearts is just too flirty and sweet not to like. It's also my mama's birthday. Hence, why they named her 'Val'erie! So, for many reasons, its a yummy day. Sappy or not, a little sap is a good thing. We all need it.

If you don't have a special someone in your life yet, romance yourself. Seriously, a hot bath with rose water, comfort food, a rendezvous with some amazing chocolate. What the heck, send yourself some pretty flowers too. White roses are always welcome, and just so dreamy.

Any chance to express my love for those I adore, I am grateful for. Especially my husband. Here we are below on our wedding day in 2007. I just treasure the expression on his handsome face. This man is my life. He supports my every dream, including staying at home to raise our beautiful children, my creative soul, and I just love him with my everything.

Happy Valentines, baby.

Our lives have changed so much since our wedding...like so much.

What treasures we have now.

Weeee.

If you are feeling a little uninspired this year or just need some help getting in the romantic spirit, here are a few lovely images to rev up your Valentine's.

Have to do this with Brydon and the kids tomorrow night. Fort making is very popular around here these days, and a special Valentine's Fort- oh, yes. I want to hide inside and get a belly ache from eating too much dark chocolate.

Simple and sweet.

Imagine coming home to this DIY masterpiece. LOVE.

Nutritious, no. Spectacular, yes!

Love this sweet and romantic bed banner.

Tea for two? Yes, please.

Great idea for photography- what a treasure!

Absolutely beautiful and I bet, delicious!

A little do-it-yourself crafting,

this banner is super cute and easy to make.

I took Morgan into Safeway yesterday, and she went nuts for all the Valentine's balloons.

She even had all the produce guys melting at her squeals of excitement. May have to pick one up for her tomorrow;) An x-large XO, perhaps.

Adorable and kind of naughty;)

I spy with my little eye, someone whom I love...

very much.

For tomorrow-

Happy Valentine's Day lovelies.

xoxo

Photo credits: Pinterest, of course!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Freaking Love

And its a good thing too, because sometimes, you kids drive me nuts! I finally got out my big girl camera out today, after 2 months of being addicted to Instagram. I was missing the clarity and shutter speed of my big baby. So glad I finally stopped being lazy and captured the kids at this time. Photography is such a passion of mine. I take pictures of the kids everyday. Yup, EVERYDAY. I can't help myself, they're so darn cute, and I love encapsulating the ordinary moments that make up our life, that make us...us!

Morgan is well into her 2nd year on planet Earth, and Cove is 7-months old today! Happy birthday to our little sweetpea (well, he's not so little).

He is eating solids like a champ and would be eating everything, besides his baby food if we let him. Steak, spaghetti, popcorn. You name it, he wants it in his belly! Let me tell you, it is such a pleasure to have a baby who WANTS to eat. Morgan was so not into baby food, so when Cove inhales green beans and rice cereal like its bacon wrapped filet mignon, I am a happy mama. His sleeping could be better...a little inconsistent, nursing a lot in the night still, but goes to bed at 7:30 every night like clock work- the best!

I just love capturing them at each precious stage, and although Morgan as been going through a bout of terrible twos lately, she is still just the sweetest little honey pot, well, she is still quite indifferent to her little brother. She has her 'I love you Covey' moments, but mostly she just finds him annoying and wants mommy all to herself! Little nugget. I'm looking forward to him being a little more mobile so they can play together more. He's also into letting out these short, LOUD, ear-piercing screams in sequences of 12 or so. They drive Morgan bonkers. She hides under her blanket or screams back. He's just finding his voice, screaming for the joy of it (wish I could join him sometimes). We're trying to get her to not scream back, but the girl just can't help herself. Kind of funny and terrible at the same time...

They actually had a lot of fun on the bed together this afternoon, just being silly. He just adores her, of course. Morgan dragging him across the bed by his leg...geesh. He is so tough. I really don't know how we survive as a species sometimes. You know, being a mommy has its ups and downs. Gotta keep your sense of humour for survival, right. But they sure are cute...God made them crazy cute for a reason...smart.

And, he's done.

When Cove went down for his nap, Morgan and I took the opportunity to have some girl time in her room, along with my camera. She loves to doll up in her little dresses for playtime. I'm not opposed, I love pretty dresses too. But instead, I hang out a lot in my housecoat these days!

She is so sweet...

Melt.

Happy Mini Birthday, Cove Patrick.

Daddy and I freaking LOVE you,

and your big sis does too.;)

xxxooo

Sweetapolita

I've recently discoverd a new blog, Sweetapolita, that I'm just in love with. The creator, Rosie, is the most incredible baker extraordinare from Toronto (thrilled she's Canadian), and I adore the style of her beautiful cakes and treats.

I am so inspired, I may even attempt one of her fabulous recipes, which is kindly featured with each sweet, tasty masterpeice. Be prepared to fall in love with the prettiest , most delicious sweets you've ever seen. They are confection perfection!