The Party and a Cute Baby

It's all about the Divine Baby M around here lately. Not surprising when you see her 'cause she's just so stinkin' cute! And sweet! And everything wonderful! But not spoiled. Yet.

We had our first family birthday gathering since Baby M's arrival (see? Everything is centered around her. LOL) My baby turned 25. Twenty. Five. A quarter of a century. Please don't even ask what that means in regards to my age. Ouch.

We had a great time even though we kept the gathering small. Having a new baby in the family means we take it a bit slow on our usual 500-people-in-a-1300-square-foot-house-gatherings. We'll hold off until New Year's Eve when we open up full throttle for an oyster roast. :)

Anyway, yesterday was about DoodleBug's 25th birthday. And Baby M. She was in the birthday (cup)cake/blowing out the candles pictures.

One thing I do not like about family gatherings now is sharing Baby M. Her aunties are so selfish. And so is everyone else. I mean, I AM the grandma. Sheesh. The new parents don't seem to mind sharing their new treasure. I think they might be a bit tired. Remember those days?

The food was pretty darn good if I do say so myself. Everyone picks their favorite meal for their birthday and I cook. And clean. Ha! When DoodleBug's birthday rolls around you can be sure her menu will include shrimp. And usually, it's my signature bourbon shrimp and grits. Don't turn your nose up at the grits part until you've tasted mine. They are smooth and creamy! I'll make shrimp and grits for y'all when you come visit! And the shrimp? ALWAYS fresh off the boat, y'all! 

The cupcakes I found on Pinterest. The lovelies LOVE Harry Potter and these are Harry Potter butterbeer cupcakes. They turned out very tasty. One thing I love is a buttery, butterscotch flavor and these rose to the occasion. The icing is uncooperative when you try to decorate the cupcakes but it was tasty too. And they are not super sweet which was also nice. Next time, though, buttercream icing. Because super sweet is good sometimes. Haha! That's the Publix organic salted caramel ice cream. So GOOD!

And then there was this little delight who makes all troubles disappear. I do think of my grandparents who would have adored this little angel. I know they are all smiling down on her sweet face. The Divine Baby M is covered in the guardian angel department. :)

I'm telling y'all, time with that little squeegee is the most precious time of all. I'm trying to take it slow and easy but, to be perfectly honest, I can't wait for her mommy to go back to work so that I have this little fairy princess every day! Ah, life. It's so good. So very, very good.

Hope your Monday is going great! Stay cool, y'all!