Mariana turns 8

She sent me an email requesting a musical cake, telling me her favorite color is purple and her style is hip-hop and rock! Happy Birthday Mariana!

Gabriel Bowls: 9

Our neighbor Gabriel turned 9 at the bowling alley...a fun alternative idea for birthday celebration. I am sure he bowled many strikes on his happy day.

Happy Birthday Gabriel!

Gruffalo

Simone's twin boys turned three. She told me that they each wanted a fun cake and a cupcake for each with their favorite monster Gruffalo.

Happy Birthday Boys!

Joanna's First Birthday

Joanna turned one with an ocean inspired party. Little Mermaid Toddler....

Happy Day Joanna!

Gingerbread House for Miguel and Alexia

Gabriëlle sent me the first photo...sweet memories of her childhood. An inspiration for her son Miguel and daughter Alexia's (5 and 3) birthday party. There would be no cake....

A Hansel and Gretel (Jõao e Maria in Portuguese) theme for the celebration: complete with a storyteller, and the children attacking the house after "Happy Birthday". I am told there were mere crumbs remaining on the sweets table.

Happy Birthday Miguel and Alexia!

6:45 am Tuesday

Pastel

Sugary sweet images: Cookie favors for Alyssa's baptism in Rio. And new marshmallow skewers....

I heart pastels.

Pocoyo again!

Tommy's grandparents are arriving from Italy. Mommy needs another Pingu cake to share with her family! Felicidade!

Dino Munchies

Dinosaur muffins for a healthy birthday snack...and a few cookies, too!

Happy Birthday!

Vovó

November 6th is also the anniversary of Vovó Vera e Bisavô "Co" (Grandma Vera and Great Grandma Co). Sebastian was born on a lucky day.

Georgia helped "glue" the butterflies on the cake. And, naturally, her Grandma let her blow out the candles.

Happy Birthday Grandmothers!

In one year...

I was worried when when I was expecting my second child. I actually wondered if my heart had room for more love.

I cannot explain how much it has stretched in a year. Bursting.

Happy First Birthday, Sebastian. You complete our family.

Catarina

An afternoon tea baby shower for Catarina. Sugar for Mommy to be!

Tommy is 1

Tommy turned one. He just started walking and loves Pocoyo!

Happy Birthday Tommy! Buon Compleanno!

60

Red and white was the request for an elegant 60th birthday....

Girlie Pretty

Two more parties for two more princesses.
Happy 1st Birthday Maria Fernanda! Happy 3rd Birthday Manu!

**Favor Tags courtesy of my favorite illustrator: Alice Abramo

Ballet for Bia

An Angelina Ballerina 4th Birthday for Bia...Happy Birthday!

Mia's Halloween Party

Mia's birthday is during high holiday season in Brazil (July), so her Mommy usually doesn't throw a big birthday bash as many kids are out of town.

To compensate she decided to throw a big Halloween Bash in her lovely garden with incredible arts and decoration by Maria Mello/Infantaria. It was a pleasure to do the sweets!

Happy Halloween Mia!