WWW ~ Cole's 6th Birthday, Cupcakes & Treats

Oh my what a weekend we had! Friday was Cole's birthday so I made cupcakes for the classroom and gave them each a color book and of course a lolipop rings! The individual cups cake turned out great!!!

Then Saturday was my first Saturday off in a while. It was so nice but it wasn't like it really was a day off! LOL we had a busy day it started early and didn't stop. I was a little sad the lady that filled in for me had a GREAT day, yes just a little jealous ... haha!

Now my second attempt at cupcakes was a cupcake cake ... let's just say it tasted good :). The kids had so much fun and I was so happy to be able to let all the kids enjoy themselves.

Cupcakes for the classroom

My attempt at a cupcake cake!

I learned that the frosting with tips is tricky!!

I had color books with crayons on the tables for the kids.

I obviously can't count I had one extra :)

The kids, some even dressed up!!!

You know how hard it is to get all kids in pic & facing forward!

We had face painting!

Cole loving transformers went for bumble bee!

Yes and a daddy got talked into by daddy's little girl!

Fun with Balloons, Pizza, Cupcakes and toys!

Rick thought my cake would be funny looking so he got Cole a special cake

Check out mom in her "Super Mom" Cape

Only one ding dong had to go dirty with the S M on cake

GG with her 3 grandsons

Cole's BFF from across the street came to the party and his mom Brenda came along. It was so nice to actually sit and talk to her. We're going to put the boys in a parade next weekend. While talking I found she loves the peanut butter treats I bring over so I found two new recipes to try!! I'm so excited I have a new adult friend to talk to, talking to the kids can only take me so far. I even hung out talking to her and her husband for a few hours on Sunday! Yeah, now onto the treats.

Chocolate Yummies

(Nutrition Information)

• 7 Crackers Keebler® Grahams Original
• 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 package (12 oz., 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 3 cups Ready-To-Eat Cereal Rice Krispies®

1. Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch microwave-safe dish with cooking spray. Arrange KEEBLER GRAHAMS ORIGINAL crackers in single layer in dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over crackers.

2. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until marshmallows are puffy. Remove from microwave. Cool completely.

3. In 2-quart microwave-safe mixing bowl combine chocolate morsels, corn syrup and butter. Microwave on HIGH about 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in peanut butter. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, mixing until combined.

4. Spread evenly over marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Cut and store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Crisps

(Nutrition Information)

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
• - OR -
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Cereal
• 1/3 cup desired flavor jelly

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press half of the cereal mixture into 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Spread with jelly. Press remaining cereal mixture on top. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.