Casey's Cupcakes

The cutest little cupcake store Casey's Cupcakes opened up by my house in Woodbury Irvine and we had a great time at the grand opening (she was last years winner of Cupcake Wars). The kids met Casey and she was so sweet with everyone, especially all the kids. The cupcakes were delicious (and that is saying a lot from a girl who doesn't put cupcakes on the top of my list). I loved the pink decor and all the little things you could buy in the store, but most of all I loved seeing the joy on my kids faces while they ate away at their cupcakes. I also loved that they served coffee, tea and cappuccinos in the store too. If your by a Casey's Cupcakes I recommend stopping in for a yummy treat!

Until next time...Happy cupcake eating!
{Lynnae}

The Groves Antique Market at the OC Park

This past weekend I went to the Antique Market at the OC Great Park and let me tell you I was actually impressed. I kind of felt like I was on American Pickers or Pawn Stars, there was SO many random, eccentric, neat, old vintage things to look at. I was with my two sweet kiddos who asked about a million questions on what things were! I spent about a little less than 2 hours there and didn't really feel like I was able to look at everything, not to mention I was way to worried about my kids touching everything! Next time I will definetly go kidless and with a few girlfriends (not sure if the hubby would appreciate it as much as I do, but maybe). The vintage jewelry was great, I want to buy a few pieces next time I go. It is only open the first Sunday of every month from 7am-2pm, free parking and admission, I suggest getting there early, as it was already packed and I was there at 8 am. I found some old books for the kids and myself, a "London" spoon for my mother in love, and I bought my dad an old croquet set for his birthday. There were so many other things I would have loved to purchase, but like I said I was with two little impatient kiddos! I snapped a few photos of some things that caught my eye.

Love the old kid chairs, Taelor loved the pink chandelier, I think the old cash register and the old blue camera would look great as decorations around the house and I would LOVE an old type writer (the kids were so intrigued at what this was!)

I would love to buy some old vintage, metal trucks for Ethan's room, loved the old rocking horse, I really want an old suitcase especially in that blue color, an old Betty Crocker cook book (you know those have the best recipes your grandma made), and the croquet set I bought my Dad!

Can't wait to go again in May! Who wants to join me?!? I think I might be on the look out for more Antique markets..... I know my mom and dad are cringing right now for all those times I said I was bored in "those" stores when I was a kid! Now I know how they felt when my two were bored after an hour! Oh well one day they will appreciate it too!

Until next time...
Lynnae

The Cupcake Store

This past weekend we celebrated our sweet friend Karyn's birthday (who happens to be turning only 9 years old this Leap Year)  at The Cupcake Store in Mission Viejo. Yes, we acted like "grown up little girls" at this fun birthday, I mean what better way to celebrate a 9th birthday :) We decorated a delicious cupcake, ate pizza, drank champagne and had some great girl talk. What more can a girl ask for?!? This place was very quaint and very accomodating with us loud girls. We stayed for about 2 hours and had the most enjoyable time, and did I mention how good the cupcakes were (and that is saying a lot from a girl who is not much of a cupcake girl....I know weird right?!?). If you are looking to have a birthday party for a big or small girl, I highly recommend this place. Thanks to Rosette for all the fun decorations and painted wine glasses we all received. Karyn, I hope you had a fabulous day celebrating your 9th birthday, as it only happens every four years!

Until next time...
{Lynnae}

The Queen's Bakery

Who doesn't like a cute bakery that has the best girlie decor, coffee, tea, lunch and yummy desserts! This past weekend I celebrated my birthday (I know the celebration keeps on going) with my sweet, amazing friends at The Queen's Bakery in Costa Mesa and WOW was I impressed. This little bakery is so cute, with pink, black, yellow and blue decor/furniture, diamonds, chandeliers, and yummy desserts! They reserved a table in the back for all 12 of us and it was perfect. It's cafe style so you order your food at the counter and they bring it to your table. The bakery just opened in November and the owner was very sweet making sure that we were enjoying ourselves. I would highly recommend this place for anytime you need a little girl time, a good treat, a baby or wedding shower or maybe just some mother/daughter time. They also do little girls birthday parties there too! I can't wait to take my very girlie daughter there for some tea and desserts! The location is a little hard to find as it's off a small street off Baker Street, but if you are ever in the area and feel like a bite to eat, stop by and give it a try!

Until next time,
Lynnae

My Sweet Girls 5th Birthday...

My sweet baby girl turned 5 on New Year's Eve, I mean what a fun day to have a birthday! So after all the Christmas craziness I jump right into "party planning" mode. This year my little princess chose to invite her 3 closest girl friends to Disney Studio 365 in Downtown Disney for a "Rockstar Makeover", I mean how cute is it seeing four little girls sitting in salon chairs getting a fun "Bow" in their hair with a color streak of choice, a lot of glitter and not to mention a little bit of makeup. So yes it was a big day for my big FIVE year old, makeup, lip gloss, glitter and all!

Getting ready to turn into a Rockstar

A touch of light makeup and lip gloss for a final touch and they get to take home a goodie bag with the cute little makeup palette and brushes used on them

Look at these cute, darling little "Rockstars"

A fun lunch at Naples Pizzeria across the way

Each girl received a goodie bag made with felt hair bows to tie it together and each little cake pop was tied with a cute felt flower

Winter Wonderland Party for her "family" birthday!

Cake Pops
(WOW I give props to anyone who makes these, they are very time consuming, sticky and the sticks would not stay on, so they turned into cake balls!)
Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Pink Snowflake Lollipops (super easy to make, used pink Candy Melts and a mold)
Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies, Snow covered pretzels & Sweet Sticks
Pink Straws
A cute card with every year from 1-5 years old blowing out her candles

Of course the Winter Wonderland Party was really a sunny California 78 degree party so we had to opt out on the Hot Cocoa bar :( but it all turned out perfect just the way my princess wanted it!

Happy Birthday Sweet girl!! I still can't believe you are 5!!

Until next time...

Lynnae

Disney on Ice Tickets

I follow OC Family on facebook and I was so excited to see one of the blogs had a giveaway to see the Disney on Ice -Toy Story 3. Of course I entered and so can you. Go over to OC Family and enter to win a 4 pack of tickets to see the Disney on Ice. How happy would your kiddos be to see this, mine would be ecstatic!!