So growing up I never had a themed birthday.  I usually celebrated with my sister because our birthdays were 4 days apart.  Maybe if we were lucky a little pin the tail on the donkey was played.   Certainly there was no money in the cake, mom was worried some kid wouldn’t notice it and choke on it!

Maybe this year I need to have my family plan a themed birthday for me!

This year Lauryn wanted a Tropical Themed birthday.  

What would you need beside a birthday girl?

How about a palm tree, a beach, some waves and a surf board

a grass skirt and some flowers would be nice

Don’t forget the flip flops

Of course what Tropical party would be complete without a Tiki

My mom alway made me send thank you notes to my party guests,  these kids get something better than a letter

Happiest of Birthdays Lauryn!  

Thank you Amber at Sweetambs for the tutorial on Beaches and waves

http://www.sweetambs.com

and Glory at Glorious Treats for the flower and surf board tutorial

http://www.glorioustreats.com

The Sweet Sugarbelle herself, Callye for showing how simple it is to make your cookie into a sand dollar

http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com

and Michelle at MakeMeCake for the super cute Grass skirt tutorial

http://www.makemecake.me

I do what I do because there are some great teachers out there.  They make it simple and fun!

Thanks Ladies!

I have loved being able to make all the lovely little baby cookies this year, but without a doubt, I need some variety in my cookie day.
So when my son asked if I could make some wedding cookies…..
One of the Managers at work was getting married and they were putting together a basket that employees could add a gift to or contribute money towards. Did I mention that the boy works at the Disney Store?

You know where this is going don’t you!!

Ok, Let’s get started,
Congratulations are the first order of business

Then we need a Bride and a Groom

Don’t forget the ring, and we need some flowers too

Now, Let’s seal this with a kiss!

Wrap it up with a bow

and They Lived Happily Ever After

Seriously, I have made a boat-load of baby cookies this year!
First there was Baby Ben

Then Sweet Little Ivy

Then came Alex,

and Azlan

Then Jordyn

and Little Benji

Followed by Emerson

and sweet Adriano

and then little Baby Coggles who is due in the fall!

That’s alot of babies
That’s alot of cookies
That’s alot of sugar!
That’s alot of Baby Love!

My baby buggy cookie is inspired by the wonderful cookie work done by Myriam of Chapix Cookies
http://www.chapixcookies.com/

My diaper pins are inspired by the talented Georganne at Lilaloa

http://www.lilaloa.com/

Wow! Where have these past weeks gone? It’s been crazy around my house with all the cookies I’m doing. Why do I do it? All the work, all the LATE nights, tired in the morning, dragging my butt into work, Why, Why, Why?
I’ll tell you why. When someone does something nice for you, or is good at their job, or is leaving their job, or is celebrating something, I like to give them a cookie.

This year I met and worked with some wonderful Teachers! They all have taught me so much. I am sad to see them move to new schools. I am sad I won’t see them everyday.

How do you sum up all you feel and all they have meant?

Reminding them they are moving on to bigger and better things is a good idea

Offering them some advice is always a good idea.

A Little reminder of who they have worked hard to become is a good idea

A hand written thank you note is always a good idea! My mom taught me that one!

A little wisdom is a good idea too

So to all those Teachers, Secretaries, Vice Principals, Prinicipals and friends I say, You will be missed!

Happy Canada Day! You know what I have noticed? There are a whole lot of beautifully decorated 4th of July cookies out there.
Where are all the cool Canada Cookies? Oh sure we have that understated Dare Maple, Mapleleaf cookie.
I have seen my fair share of red and white Mapleleaf cookies.
I myself added a smilie face to mine one year. But really how far have we as Canadian Cookie decorators taken the Canada Day Cookie?
Not far enough. So this year I did my best to elevate the Canada Day Cookie experience.

My name is Bev, and I am a Canadian Cookie Decorator!

Peace, Love, Canada and Cookies!