Graduation

Saturday morning marked a momentous occasion for the Malaney Family...the baby graduated from college! 

It was a beautiful weekend in Ann Arbor, we couldn't have asked for anything better.  We were at the Big House bright and early and had wonderful seats in the 12th row.

 

 

After a breakfast of blue/gold sprinkled donuts and soft pretzels from the concession stand, we listened to the CEO of Twitter (and UofM alum) give the commencement address and then headed back to Mallory's house for a little lunch and party with her roommates.

 

Then...we were off to graduation ceremony #2!  Both babies did soooo good all day, but once Mallory walked across the stage we b-lined for the door and waited outside while the girls ran around.

 

 

The proud parents...4 girls, 4 Big Ten graduations!

 

Airport Fun

Addison and I spent some quality time in airports over the last week as we traveled to Michigan and back...but we made the best of it and found toys and activities to keep us busy while waiting for our flights.

You can't go wrong with a giant checkers set and cheese crackers while waiting for our first flight in Arkansas...

 

And our rather lengthy layover in Chicago on the way home was eased by the airport playground.  Addison was a huge fan of the cockpit and was calling 'daddy' to tell him we were coming home soon.

Made By M.E.

Busy as ever in the Made By M.E. kitchen...7 orders in total for April!

 

Sweet Friends & Spring Time

We have been enjoying time with sweet friends and warmer weather outside! 

Addison and her best bud Tucker

I'm not sure who taught her to catch bubbles on her tongue, but she thought it was a good idea.
She didn't get a chance to do it with snowflakes, I guess bubbles are the next best thing.



Addison and Tucker on a movie date...
They had to get their own 'popcorn' because they won't share the same bowl.



Tucker treats Addison like a princess and pushes her around...



And around...



Addison, Riley and Harper
At Chick-Fil-A Mommy & Me Breakfast

Tulips!

We went to the Bentonville square Saturday afternoon...you know to see the fountain?!  :)  To our surprise the fountain was empty but the tulips were in full bloom.  So in between the swarm of prom pictures that were being taken we got a few of Miss Addison.

Puppy Love

If you ask anyone that knew me 10 years ago if I was a dog person, the answer would be a resounding NO.  I didn't grow up with any pets (I guess there was Herman the goldfish but he only lasted a week or so) and I actually had an irrational fear of dogs until I was...well way to old to still be afraid of them. 

Fast forward 10 years and I am an adopted mother to a long haired/stinky/lovable golden retriever, baking puppy cakes and hosting dog parties.  What happened?!

First, Emily -- the dog that started it all.

Second, the puppy cake...I heard back from my client and Eli LOVED, LOVED, LOVED his puppy cake.

Third, the dog party.  Really, I just like any excuse to invite the family over and cook a nice meal and bake a little something sweet.  And this week Kenai turned 4, so it was a perfect excuse. 

Emily - Left (John's Dog)
Kasey - Center (John's Dad's Dog)
Kenai - Right (John's Brother's Dog)

I baked a carrot and peanut butter cake for the dogs and dog bone shaped sugar cookies for the humans.  Everyone was happy...

And because no post to this blog is complete without a picture of my princess...

"cheez"
To bad she has food in her mouth.

Made By M.E.

 

 

I've been busy making cakes!