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Practicing my cake painting skills thanks to my fr

Practicing my cake painting skills thanks to my friend @sleepingmakesmehungry and her course and her palette knives.
This was Norah’s 10th birthday cake.

#cakedecorating #floralcakes #cake #rhondasbaking

I was listening to my teenager talk with a couple

I was listening to my teenager talk with a couple friends about their lives and problems. And she said to them “well you’re not that important.”

They were expressing concern about how every time their parents were upset they were sure it was their fault.

And so my girl replied “you’re important but not that important.”
Which is true.

Too often we place way to much weight on every word, everything we do.

We try and take on too much responsibility. It all doesn’t swing on us. We’re not saving anyone alone.

We each have a role to play.
Our lives are central to each other and have eternal direction because we are eternal beings - children of God.
With infinite worth and potential.
But it doesn’t all swing on us.

We can’t do it alone. No one can.
That’s why Jesus exists.
He’s around to help us. It’s not in case we need Him. We will need him.
In mothering, in every relationship. In every decision.
He’s not the fall back plan.
He’s just the plan.
So we’re important but we’re not THAT important.

I was sharing my thoughts over on @motherhoodmagnified about motherhood today and I wanted to explain my motherhood advice I got from a friend quite a few years ago that I’ve taken to heart. ❤️

#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged

Making a @cakebycourtney white chocolate raspberry

Making a @cakebycourtney white chocolate raspberry brownie cake to celebrate Norah & grandpa’s birthdays. I loved this cake! So tasty!

#cake #cakedecorating #cakebycourtney

Colour leftovers after decorating a cake. Signs o

Colour leftovers after decorating a cake.
Signs of creative fun.

#cakedecorating #buttercream

A great group of girls for a Mexican fiesta to cel

A great group of girls for a Mexican fiesta to celebrate Norah turning 10.

I love planning kids parties. But I know they can be stressful for people.
Some things I’ve learned:
1. Get help. (Outsource, whatever you wanna call it.) if you don’t do cakes, order one from someone who does. I ordered the cutest piñata from @sweetpinataslethbridge my friend @sonoratortillas.yql lent me decorations & games. Some friends helped me tidy up after.

2: the food doesn’t have to be fancy. It’s fun to do fancy food for me. But most kids could care less.
3: I gave up giving out those little take him bags full of dollar store crap. Instead I give candy or something meaningful from the party. These girls each took home a painting they did & candy.
4: Usually girl parties are easier to manage large groups and they stay focused on activities longer. We didn’t even get to all our games but that’s ok.
5: I try and capture each guest individually with my kid & a group shot. One of the girls has been to Norah’s parties for a few years so she said now it’s time for the group photo right?! Hahahah. She knew the drill.
6: Letting my kids in on the planning. Norah came up with her theme, picked the food, made the invitations herself and delivered them. She felt like it was a success because we did what she had thought in her head. Fantastic.

Do you have any other tips you’d share?

#kidspartyideas #mexicanfiesta #kidsparty #ilovenorahs