Arrrr, Me Children Be Pirates!

Last weekend we went to a birthday party for our friends' daughter; the theme was pirates and princesses and my kids jumped at the chance to dress in costume. Olivia, having passed the princess phase (at least when it comes to dress-up), wanted to be a pirate. We had a great time putting her look together. Nick did his own stuff and so did Alex, whose look said "safari guide" more than pirate, but oh well.

We even gave Liv a tatoo

A look that frightens her father

At the party with another little pirate

Princesses - including one in a flamenco dress!

(The bunny is Miffiy's sister....or brother...we're not sure)

Nick vs. the little boys

pin the eyepatch on the pirate!

My cupcake cutie : )

Natalie came later after her nap and had fun too!

OK, so this next picture has nothing to do with the b-day party. This was Teacher Appreciation week and each day one parent brought breakfast treats for the school staff. My day was Monday, and I made this sign to go along with my cranberry nut breads and fruit salad. I thought it was just about the cutest thing I've ever made!