The BIG 3-0!

Rob turned 30 nearly a month ago (goodness, I'm behind!). Thankfully Allison had her camera with to capture some great pictures of our mini-surprise party. We did a combined party for our cousins Tim & Lisa (who also turn 30 within a month of Rob). It was tremendous fun getting out for a late night! Thanks again Dad & Mom Dykema as well as our phenominal sitter (former nanny) Abbie for making it all happen!

Honey, thank you for being the fantastic husband and father that you are! I love you SO much and can't wait to celebrate your 60th and 90th birthdays (and every one in between)!

OH... and you can read about the cake catastrophe here.

[Me, Rob, Katie, Jonny, Brad, Dan & Allison]

[Lisa (cousin who also turned 30), me, Allison & Katie]

[us :)]

[the topsy turvy surprise cake]

Thanks Melanie "The Coupon Goddess" for posting this article! It's so great to see that someone understands!

Doing the Math on Coupons

How could I not love this article, the title alone has two of my favorite things... math and coupons?!

I seriously can't begin tell you all how blessed I am! I am thrilled that last summer we made the decision for me to stay home, full-time with the kids! My days have been thrilled with lots of craziness and SO much fun and love. :)

Madisyn's Topsy-Turvy Cakes

Madisyn truly amazes me! She made these "topsy-turvy" cakes all on her own, roses and all! I haven't ever even made roses with fondant, much less taught her how! I think she may have a future in cake decorating :)

(please don't mind the quality of pictures, they were taking with Rob's phone)