This is the week that leads up to Mother’s Day, and I’ve been so excited for ALL the things we’re going to post on the blog in the next five days! I want this week to be all about celebrating wonderful, beautiful moms! (When I told this to Brian, he said “Really? That will be different for the blog.” Do you hear sarcasm in that because I TOTALLY did!)
For starters, I have two moms I’m going to feature and introduce you all to. They love taking pictures and are both going for it. You’ll be inspired and excited to meet these two ladies, hear their stories, and see what they’re doing.
We are also going to start a special on our products in honor of Mother’s Day! Starting Wednesday morning–lasting till Sunday at 12 midnight PST, all DVDs and 101 Kits will be marked down 30%!! If you are looking for a way to celebrate your wife, mom, sister, friend, or even better, yourself for this Mother’s Day–we hope you enjoy the big discounts that are in honor of moms!
Attention all moms who own the Mom’s Survival 101 Kit!! My business coach and I have been scheming up something special for moms who already have or will be purchasing the Mom’s Survival 101 Kit! I’m SUPER excited about this surprise! This surprise will be a MAJOR added bonus to all of you. That’s all I can say for now…but it’s going to be good! More later this week!
Can you hear how fast I’m typing because of how excited I am about this week’s blog posts!!!
But first, is it OK to start our Big, Blog Party Week with my little guy who turned 4 today! Little Blazey is growing up (hear me cry…). We had a Batman Birthday Party yesterday, and I have to share these photos with you. There are a few so humor me. 🙂 (I love you little Blazey Batman! luv, mama)
We started the party off with Poison Ivy Sodas! (fyi, Poison Ivy is a villain that causes a lot of trouble for Batman. She is played by Pascaline on most days. ;))
It was given the “finger licking good” award by the kids!
Pascaline and Eva, partners in crime since they were two.
And then Blaze got a letter delivered to him saying that the Riddler
had snuck in to his party and stolen the birthday cake!!!
There was no time to lose! Calling all Junior Dark Knights! The Riddler had left 12 riddles around the house for the kids to solve! Could they solve the riddles and find the birthday cake before it was to late?
Go Blaze Go!!! (and in case you’re wondering, nope, he doesn’t want to cut his hair–and it’s OK with me :))
Wow! There they ALL go at once! 🙂
I couldn’t stop laughing!
Thanks to one of our special moms who follow the blog, Addie on the East Coast! You totally got my juices going and the scavenger hunt was the HIT!
One of the clues was taped to the bottom of a Batmobile Pinata. The kids went crazy when the thing busted open and dumped candy and toys all over the grass!
Addie, I owe you one!! Addie is one of my blog readers and has also attended one of our workshops with her sweet teenage daughter. She helped me piece together a major scavenger hunt for the kids. We had 12 riddles in all for them to solve.
In the end, Batman found his birthday cake!
During the hunt for the birthday cake, Uncle Shauni was entertaining my mom and Korean aunt, Komo, with bubble blowing. Brian caught these photos, and I could not stop laughing at Shauni’s face in these shots and especially Komo’s enthusiasm. It’s hilarious! (These are especially for you “Oooh La La Rachel” :))
Starts out like any other bubble blowing afternoon.
And then the excitement builds.
And builds a little more!
And even more!!
Then look out…
Uncle Shauni gets really serious! I mean wow, look at the form on his lips and his sheer concentration! He’s not messing around! (can you tell I’m the big sister? :))
Okay, so after everybody left. Guess who steps out with his new outfit on?
Right away, dad puts it to the test! (This must be a dad thing.)
He regrets that quickly!
And when the little guy retires for the night, guess who I find playing in the backyard???
Just guess who that would be??? UNBELIEVABLE!!! 🙂
There was even a neighbor watching him from the other side of the hedge without Brian knowing!!!
I’d say we all had a great Batman Birthday!
I’m just starting to plan my sons 4th party. The scavenger hunt sounds like a great idea. I’m sure you’re busy but can you give us some ideas on how to plan it for such little kids? I’d be too scared I would make it too difficult. Love all the photos. I wish my husband was a photographer so he could capture while I worked.
Brain with that little batman cape = hilarious!!! I’m glad blaze had an awesome birthday party! Those poison ivy drinks look yummy!
Super cool party! Once again Brian has me cracking up! I wish there was a picture with the neighbor watching! That would have bee hysterical!
awwww – happy birthday, Blaze!!! I can’t wait to read more this week – I read so many blogs but this is the only one I get crazy excited over!
Happy birthday Blaze!! Looks like you all had the best time. Love the pics. Both Batmans are too cute!
What a fun birthday party. Now that I have met Brian, I can totally hear the sarcasm in his comment!
I love it. What a great party. Poor Brian, it fun to put the cape on once an a while while no ones looking.
Happy Birthday Blaze~
Looks like the party was so much fun! You can plan my party any time Me Ra! You know Brian was just itching all day do be the caped crusader under the veil of twilight….You wear the cape well, Brian.
Me Ra –
Henry had such a great time at the party, and can not stop talking about the scavenger hunt. He was especially impressed by the candy in the dishwasher…but assured me that I shouldn’t worry ’cause the candy wasn’t wet! Sorry we couldn’t join you, too!
-Rachel
What a great party – Blaze looked fantastic (okay, and so did you, Brian!). Happy Birthday!!
I keep trying to plan things for Kaitlyn’s 1st birthday in August and everyone is telling me, “She’ll only be one! Don’t plan very much!” but one thing is for sure, there will be many pictures!
Now I can’t wait for Wednesday so I can buy the DVD’s on sale! Thank you, Me Ra!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That looked like an AWESOME birthday party!!!!
Cody’s Baby Einstein themed party (this weekend as well) wasn’t as exciting as Blaze’s. Can you imagine a bunch of 2 and under year olds on a scavenger hunt? LOL! 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures of Brian in the costume. What did Blaze say when he saw the pictures of daddy in the costume???? 🙂
Happy Birthday Blaze! Those are fantastic pics… I was laughing out loud especially by the end,(Brian you are one of a kind)…. and MeRa ya gotta love a baby brother playing with bubbles! Luke turns 3 this Friday, I might just have to run with the scavenger hunt idea! Love That! Happy Upcoming Mama’s Day to one of the coolest mama’s I know!
I’m so glad the treasure hunt turned out. And making the cake the “treasrue” was genius! I’ve been doing these things since my kids were little and they can be as much fun to write and organize as they are to participate in. It is definitely a blast to watch the kids participate. There is no limit to what you can do. I even wrote one last year for my son’s 17th birthday and sent a car load of him and his friends on the road for a road trip treasure hunt. It looks like Blaze had a wonderful birthday and so did his sister and his guests. Success all around! YEAH!!! Me Ra, glad it worked and so glad to be able to help out. Oh, and Brian….next time try the tights too. 😉
Moms are so special, thanks for doing this
How precious is that?!?!?!?! Happy Birthday Blazey. Me Ra, thanks so much for sending these pictures. It rocks to be able to see into your life and Celebrate with you and your family!! I love the information and the wisdom that you share. Keep doing what you do!!
What a fun bday! I LOVE your photo’s of the “big” batman. :0) Love a man who can have fun in his son’s costumes.
Was wondering if you have come up with a new photo contest? Any ideas yet?
what an amazing birthday for blaze! i’m excited for all the things you will be sharing over the next week too! oh, those pictures of brian crack. me. up. 🙂
Brian is almost as famous as the kids! Seriously he has the best photos. What a super sweet birthday party, batman scavenger is the best!
Hack again?!