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 post which is all about this year. 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? 
Coombe Mill (Fiona) says
28th January 2018 at 1:29 amBirthdays and a blogadversary. What a week of celebrations and a collection of gorgeous photos to remember.
Debbie Roberts says
28th January 2018 at 5:33 amHi 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
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:52 pmlol Aww thank you. This is true. Some days it’s easier than others xx
john adams says
28th January 2018 at 7:31 amHappy birthday blog and kids. Well done on the Rangers logo. Well beyond my capabilities!
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:51 pmAww thank you. It’s not perfect, but it’s the thought that counts 😉
Sarah MumofThree World says
28th January 2018 at 7:34 amWhat 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!
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:51 pmYeah, I think she’s just slightly older than my oldest isn’t she? They did have good birthdays, it has gone so fast x
Tas D says
28th January 2018 at 8:21 amAh 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!
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:50 pmIt has been fun. Thank you, I don’t think they are that great. I know, I feel like she is turning 3 too x
Darren Coleshill says
28th January 2018 at 8:24 amHuge 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
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:49 pmThank you. It has went so fast. x
Helpful Mum says
28th January 2018 at 8:42 amWhat beautiful pictures. Happy birthday to them both! Those cakes are incredible.
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:48 pmThank you lovely x
Anne says
28th January 2018 at 9:10 amWhat 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
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:48 pmThank 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
Ness says
28th January 2018 at 9:28 amWhat 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.
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:47 pmIt has been crazy. She did love it. Thank you x
Kara says
28th January 2018 at 9:35 amThat is an epic snowman!! Happy Birthday Aria and Tyler – looks like they had lots of fun x
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:47 pmThank you lovely. They had a great time xx
Cassandra Mayers says
28th January 2018 at 12:16 pmLove her Unicorn Headband 😀 So cute! #MySundayPhoto
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:43 pmThank you lovely. She loves it x
Kim Carberry says
28th January 2018 at 4:32 pmAww! Happy birthday to both of them….
That snowman is fab x
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:42 pmThank you lovely. Glad you like it xx
Angela says
29th January 2018 at 9:00 pmWow 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
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:42 pmIt is so difficult isn’t it? Thanks lovely xx
chickenruby says
30th January 2018 at 6:25 amI can’t imagine being done with birthday for the year before January is out. Love Aria’s cake and her unicorn head band
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:42 pmCrazy isn’t it? We don’t know it any other way. Thank you lovely x
Donna Wishart says
30th January 2018 at 9:44 amOh 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
Susan Mann says
30th January 2018 at 1:41 pmThey really are. And even my husband’s is January. Thanks lovely x
Tracey says
30th January 2018 at 5:38 pmGreat post and what an impressive snowman, he actually looks like he has a personality 🙂 #pointshoot
Susan Mann says
31st January 2018 at 4:30 pmHe was a lot of fun to make x
mummyhereandthere says
30th January 2018 at 6:51 pmAwww, she looks gorgeous with her little outfit. Happy 8th birthday to your boy X #pointshoot
Susan Mann says
31st January 2018 at 3:41 pmThank you lovely xx
Helena “TheQueenofCollage” Ash says
30th January 2018 at 6:56 pmLoving the unicorn tshirt and horn. Happy Belated Birthdays. #MySundayPhoto
Susan Mann says
31st January 2018 at 3:35 pmAww thank you. We get her one made every year x
Laura Little Ladies Big World says
30th January 2018 at 6:58 pmThat is alot of birthdays, such lovely cakes to celebrate x #TheOrdniaryMoments
Susan Mann says
31st January 2018 at 3:35 pmSo many birthdays, but fun xx
Elaine Livingstone says
30th January 2018 at 8:59 pmbrilliant cakes, happy children and a rather large snowman. great lighting on her face from the happy birthday
Susan Mann says
31st January 2018 at 3:35 pmThank you lovely. I think it was a lucky shot xx
Louise George says
30th January 2018 at 9:37 pmWhat 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 🙂
Susan Mann says
31st January 2018 at 3:35 pmThank you lovely. I have made so many friends over the years x
The Breastest News says
31st January 2018 at 3:12 pmWhat a busy busy week! Glad the kids enjoyed their birthday’s and Aria looks fab all dressed up, little cutie x
Susan Mann says
31st January 2018 at 3:34 pmThey did, thank you lovely xx
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
31st January 2018 at 3:49 pmWhat a busy week! Happy Birthday to them both 🙂 Aria makes a very cute unicorn! Love the cakes too! Great snowman, my daughter is always so sad when they melt.
Susan Mann says
1st February 2018 at 12:11 pmThey did have a great time, thank you. It is sad isn’t it? Your snow looked fab too x
Sarah Aslett says
1st February 2018 at 9:48 amI 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
Susan Mann says
1st February 2018 at 12:12 pmI love that it creates that. Thank you lovely x
Galina V says
1st February 2018 at 4:35 pmHappy belated birthday to Aria and Tyler! The cakes look fabulous! And I love the unicorn costume, so cute. The snowman is great too.
Susan Mann says
15th February 2018 at 4:04 pmThank you. xc
Spectrum Mum says
1st February 2018 at 7:59 pmMassive 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 📸
Susan Mann says
15th February 2018 at 4:05 pmThey did go well. Thanks, lovely xx
Foz says
2nd February 2018 at 11:50 amOh wow you got loads of snow! The snowman looks great. And happy belated birthdays…the cakes look fab!
Susan Mann says
15th February 2018 at 4:05 pmThank you lovely x
Erica Price says
3rd February 2018 at 4:09 pmI 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.
Susan Mann says
15th February 2018 at 4:06 pmThank you lovely. They went well x
MudpieFridays says
4th February 2018 at 7:45 amHappy blog anniversary – I hope I’m still going after eight years. I think the birthday cakes are brilliant. Aria’s unicorn dress up is wonderful. Hope they both had great birthdays x #ordinarymoments
Susan Mann says
15th February 2018 at 4:04 pmThank you lovely. It is a sweet costume xx
Lyndsey O'Halloran says
10th February 2018 at 9:36 pmI love that you make cakes yourself! I think it’s a really special thing to do, and you put so much time into them,
Susan Mann says
15th February 2018 at 4:07 pmThey were fun to make xx
Musings of a tired mummy...zzz... says
11th February 2018 at 9:43 pmHappy birthday to your children and blog! Love the cake designs #project365
Susan Mann says
15th February 2018 at 4:08 pmThank you lovely x