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Birthdays, Cake And A Snowman – Our Weekly Photos Week 4

27th January 2018 By Susan Mann 61 Comments

Birthday Girl

Rainbow Scooter

Birthday Cake

Football Birthday Cake

Snowman

What a week of celebrations it’s been, our final two birthdays of the year and that’s us. Saturday afternoon was filled with cake making. Aria had wanted a Snow White Cake and Tyler a football cake. A Rangers one if possible. The largest amount of chocolate cake batter was mad and if you followed on insta stories, yes I gave it a go, then you’ll have seen that I made 4 cakes and then set about icing. Cake making isn’t my forte, I can bake, but icing, etc I don’t do that well. I am a creative person, so I enjoy making things and always seem to work it out in the end. By Saturday evening I had a Snow White cake and a Football cake, with a sort of Rangers football sign. Once the kids were in bed it was time to set up the balloons and banners for the birthday boy. I can’t believe Tyler is 9, my sweet, creative and cheeky, funny boy. You can read all about his 9th birthday postย which is all about this year.ย  He had a lovely birthday and we didn’t get out to go bowling or anything like that. If you read last week’s weekly post, you will remember how much snow we had. All he’s wanted for the last year is a rainbow scooter, if unicorns made scooters it would be this one. It is a special stunt scooter with the most amazing neo-chrome colour. He got his wish and he uses his scooters all the time, so they get well used. It snowed again on Sunday, so we went out to build a snowman. He was pleased with the one both he and I made. We were sad to come Tuesday when he melted. It is bittersweet, isn’t it? We also had to re-arrange our birthday dinner plans and instead of the family all coming to ours for dinner, we headed over to the inlaws to save them coming out in the snow and my mum couldn’t get down due to the snow. Not to worry, it was a lovely evening and the cake went down a storm.

Back home and it was time to put the 9th birthday balloons and banners away for yet another birthday. This time it was Aria’s 5th birthday, can you believe she is 5? It doesn’t seem that long ago since she was born! I had the day off work, but the kids had school. So we opened some gifts before school and then we carefully made our way to school on the ice. That was the worst, to be honest, that snow turned to thick ice. Aria’s wee bestie came and gave her the biggest birthday hug which was sweet. Robert had the afternoon off work, so we both picked the kids up from school. Aria had the best day, her class sung happy birthday, and so did both the boy’s classes. As well as to Tyler. We went out for dinner after seeing my mum. It was lovely and she’d chosen a buffet-style dinner.

It was a hectic few days and come Monday night, I was tired. It was back to school and work the next day. No cake, balloons or banners, it was quite sad actually. Ahh well, we had a wonderful few days and the kids got some lovely gifts to play with. Aria was very excited to get some heelies like her big cousins. I found myself wishing I had a pair. Anyone else?

It was a long week of working days, school days and homework. Lucas hasn’t been the best behaved recently and having a few meltdowns. We think Fifa isn’t helping, so it has been removed from the house, but at 11, it could be hormones or just overtired. He does play a lot of football which results in some late nights and he is a super early riser. Much earlier than his little sister even. I did spot a few nice sunsets if you are on instagram.

I had a few hours off on Friday to get some writing done for an application I am applying for. Then I got the kids from school and we played with some toys and the boys got some Match Attax. They are obsessed with football. The weather has been quite wet this week, washing away the snow which was good, but lots of flooding.

This weekend we had football training, supermarket shopping and tomorrow we are going shopping for suitcases. It’s been so long since we’ve been abroad and needed suitcases. Watch this space for more information on our exciting summer holiday.

Before I forget, I should also mention that Sunday was my wee blog’s 8th birthday. Happy birthday, wee blog. My first ever post was Tyler’s birth story on his 1st birthday. You can read all about it in his blog post. Thank you to all those that still read my ramblings and support me through the ups and downs. I love the blogging community, all the memories that I have logged and experiences that I may not have made. But, the friends I have made online and real life mean so much. Thank you all.

has your weekend been? Have you had a good week? Any snow? project-365-2017-badge

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Comments

  1. Coombe Mill (Fiona) says

    28th January 2018 at 1:29 am

    Birthdays and a blogadversary. What a week of celebrations and a collection of gorgeous photos to remember.

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  2. Debbie Roberts says

    28th January 2018 at 5:33 am

    Hi Susan, you won’t know what to do with yourself for the rest of the year! Both cakes look lovely and I they knocked spots of anything shop bought… And a huge Happy Blogaversary to you. Here’s to many more years of blogging!

    xx

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:52 pm

      lol Aww thank you. This is true. Some days it’s easier than others xx

      Reply
  3. john adams says

    28th January 2018 at 7:31 am

    Happy birthday blog and kids. Well done on the Rangers logo. Well beyond my capabilities!

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:51 pm

      Aww thank you. It’s not perfect, but it’s the thought that counts ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  4. Sarah MumofThree World says

    28th January 2018 at 7:34 am

    What a lovely week! Glad the kids had such good birthdays, despite you having to change your plans. Strangely, I can believe Aria is 5 (because she was born just after my niece!), but I find it harder to believe that Tyler is 9. As my daughter is 11, it feels like he is catching her up!

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:51 pm

      Yeah, I think she’s just slightly older than my oldest isn’t she? They did have good birthdays, it has gone so fast x

      Reply
  5. Tas D says

    28th January 2018 at 8:21 am

    Ah you’ve had a busy cake week and I love them both. They are so good, I am just useless at making anything like that. I cannot believe Aria is now 5, how did that happen? I feel like she should just be turning 3!

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:50 pm

      It has been fun. Thank you, I don’t think they are that great. I know, I feel like she is turning 3 too x

      Reply
  6. Darren Coleshill says

    28th January 2018 at 8:24 am

    Huge happy birthday to the both of them. Those cakes look amazing.

    I can’t believe Aria is 5 already…those years flew past.

    Thank you for linking up

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you. It has went so fast. x

      Reply
  7. Helpful Mum says

    28th January 2018 at 8:42 am

    What beautiful pictures. Happy birthday to them both! Those cakes are incredible.

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you lovely x

      Reply
  8. Anne says

    28th January 2018 at 9:10 am

    What a fabulous selection of photos and such a wonderful week of celebrations. Wow, your two babies have grown so much. I love your cakes, they look great. I can’t believe your birthdays are all over already. I can understand though because mine come in a batch in the summer, I have four birthday babies in 6 weeks of summer! I’ll pop off to read your birthday posts now. x
    #mysundaysnap

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you lovely. They have grown so fast, so quickly/ It is funny how they all come at the same time. Thanks for stopping by xx

      Reply
  9. Ness says

    28th January 2018 at 9:28 am

    What a couple of days for you! There are five days between my kids’ and I find that hectic enough! Aria looks quite enchanted by her birthday cake. I love her unicorn outfit.

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:47 pm

      It has been crazy. She did love it. Thank you x

      Reply
  10. Kara says

    28th January 2018 at 9:35 am

    That is an epic snowman!! Happy Birthday Aria and Tyler – looks like they had lots of fun x

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you lovely. They had a great time xx

      Reply
  11. Cassandra Mayers says

    28th January 2018 at 12:16 pm

    Love her Unicorn Headband ๐Ÿ˜€ So cute! #MySundayPhoto

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you lovely. She loves it x

      Reply
  12. Kim Carberry says

    28th January 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Aww! Happy birthday to both of them….
    That snowman is fab x

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Thank you lovely. Glad you like it xx

      Reply
  13. Angela says

    29th January 2018 at 9:00 pm

    Wow what a busy week. Love your cakes, i have the same problem -i can manage to bake but icing isnt my forte.
    Happy birthday to Aria, Tyler and your blog x

    Reply
    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:42 pm

      It is so difficult isn’t it? Thanks lovely xx

      Reply
  14. chickenruby says

    30th January 2018 at 6:25 am

    I can’t imagine being done with birthday for the year before January is out. Love Aria’s cake and her unicorn head band

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    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Crazy isn’t it? We don’t know it any other way. Thank you lovely x

      Reply
  15. Donna Wishart says

    30th January 2018 at 9:44 am

    Oh wow, all of your birthdays come at once don’t they!? Or it seems like it, Christmas and then two together now. It looks like they had a great time – and high fives to the cake! x

    Reply
    • Susan Mann says

      30th January 2018 at 1:41 pm

      They really are. And even my husband’s is January. Thanks lovely x

      Reply
  16. Tracey says

    30th January 2018 at 5:38 pm

    Great post and what an impressive snowman, he actually looks like he has a personality ๐Ÿ™‚ #pointshoot

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    • Susan Mann says

      31st January 2018 at 4:30 pm

      He was a lot of fun to make x

      Reply
  17. mummyhereandthere says

    30th January 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Awww, she looks gorgeous with her little outfit. Happy 8th birthday to your boy X #pointshoot

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    • Susan Mann says

      31st January 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you lovely xx

      Reply
  18. Helena โ€œTheQueenofCollageโ€ Ash says

    30th January 2018 at 6:56 pm

    Loving the unicorn tshirt and horn. Happy Belated Birthdays. #MySundayPhoto

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    • Susan Mann says

      31st January 2018 at 3:35 pm

      Aww thank you. We get her one made every year x

      Reply
  19. Laura Little Ladies Big World says

    30th January 2018 at 6:58 pm

    That is alot of birthdays, such lovely cakes to celebrate x #TheOrdniaryMoments

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    • Susan Mann says

      31st January 2018 at 3:35 pm

      So many birthdays, but fun xx

      Reply
  20. Elaine Livingstone says

    30th January 2018 at 8:59 pm

    brilliant cakes, happy children and a rather large snowman. great lighting on her face from the happy birthday

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    • Susan Mann says

      31st January 2018 at 3:35 pm

      Thank you lovely. I think it was a lucky shot xx

      Reply
  21. Louise George says

    30th January 2018 at 9:37 pm

    What a busy week you had. Happy birthday to Aria and Tyler and I love the birthday cakes you made. Happy birthday to your blog too. The lovely blog community is my favourite thing about blogging ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Susan Mann says

      31st January 2018 at 3:35 pm

      Thank you lovely. I have made so many friends over the years x

      Reply
  22. The Breastest News says

    31st January 2018 at 3:12 pm

    What a busy busy week! Glad the kids enjoyed their birthday’s and Aria looks fab all dressed up, little cutie x

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    • Susan Mann says

      31st January 2018 at 3:34 pm

      They did, thank you lovely xx

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  23. Sara (@mumturnedmom) says

    31st January 2018 at 3:49 pm

    What a busy week! Happy Birthday to them both ๐Ÿ™‚ Aria makes a very cute unicorn! Love the cakes too! Great snowman, my daughter is always so sad when they melt.

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    • Susan Mann says

      1st February 2018 at 12:11 pm

      They did have a great time, thank you. It is sad isn’t it? Your snow looked fab too x

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  24. Sarah Aslett says

    1st February 2018 at 9:48 am

    I think the cakes look great – you have much more patience than I would! Eight years blogging is amazing, you literally have a library of memories here #365

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    • Susan Mann says

      1st February 2018 at 12:12 pm

      I love that it creates that. Thank you lovely x

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  25. Galina V says

    1st February 2018 at 4:35 pm

    Happy belated birthday to Aria and Tyler! The cakes look fabulous! And I love the unicorn costume, so cute. The snowman is great too.

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    • Susan Mann says

      15th February 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you. xc

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  26. Spectrum Mum says

    1st February 2018 at 7:59 pm

    Massive congratulations with Aria & Tyler and your bloody birthday hun. I love that first shot of Aria, she looks super excited and so cute in the unicorn headband. Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot ๐Ÿ“ธ

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    • Susan Mann says

      15th February 2018 at 4:05 pm

      They did go well. Thanks, lovely xx

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  27. Foz says

    2nd February 2018 at 11:50 am

    Oh wow you got loads of snow! The snowman looks great. And happy belated birthdays…the cakes look fab!

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    • Susan Mann says

      15th February 2018 at 4:05 pm

      Thank you lovely x

      Reply
  28. Erica Price says

    3rd February 2018 at 4:09 pm

    I like your birthday cakes – I couldn’t do such a good job as I’m hopeless at that kind of thing. Glad the birthdays went off well. Well done on 8 years.

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    • Susan Mann says

      15th February 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you lovely. They went well x

      Reply
  29. MudpieFridays says

    4th February 2018 at 7:45 am

    Happy blog anniversary – I hope Iโ€™m still going after eight years. I think the birthday cakes are brilliant. Ariaโ€™s unicorn dress up is wonderful. Hope they both had great birthdays x #ordinarymoments

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    • Susan Mann says

      15th February 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you lovely. It is a sweet costume xx

      Reply
  30. Lyndsey O'Halloran says

    10th February 2018 at 9:36 pm

    I love that you make cakes yourself! I think it’s a really special thing to do, and you put so much time into them,

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    • Susan Mann says

      15th February 2018 at 4:07 pm

      They were fun to make xx

      Reply
  31. Musings of a tired mummy...zzz... says

    11th February 2018 at 9:43 pm

    Happy birthday to your children and blog! Love the cake designs #project365

    Reply
    • Susan Mann says

      15th February 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you lovely x

      Reply

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