National Pie Day!!!

As a stay at home mom my days usually consist of playing, napping, eating, and Pinterest. With that said what did we do before Pinterest? I honestly can't remember. But now everyone is in touch with their creative side and our houses are full of DIY. When shopping with my mother she is constantly saying, "I could make that!". I blame Pinterest. For convincing all of these housewives/ people of the world that we can and WILL make all of the products we once bought in a store. Not only does it make a normal non creative person like myself feel as though I can completely decorate my house with crafting products bought at our local Hobby Lobby, but also that I can throw any kind of party with a few helpful hints from other party throwers. Which brings me to my blog topic of the day! It's National Pie Day which just so happens to be the theme of my daughters birthday. Well, not the actually theme, hers will be a "Cutie Pie" theme with lots of pies to devour. A coincidence that I find out about a whole day dedicated to pie? I think not, more like a sign from the Gods. Before I came to the conclusion that a southern charming pie party would be the theme to bring in the joyous occasion of my daughters 1st birthday I debated over several different ones.

First, was Ellasyn in ONEderland. But, if you have a one year old you know that they have no idea how to have an actual Tea party. So this was out of the question and to make it look cute the decorations are pretty extensive. I mean Pinterest can make you feel like you can do anything, but in reality you need about 30 hours in one day to actually do it.

Second, was a Preppy Nautical theme. Which I went as far as getting a shirt made for her, just for the occasion, because I was positive this theme was 'The One'. It lasted about a week. Then I realized, we don't live near any kind of natural water source so what food do you serve at a Nautical party....fish sticks? No thank you! I plan on never letting Ellasyn try the delicious taste of fake fish, deep fried.

Third through about Thirteen I came up with many more ideas that just didn't feel right.

Then I finally landed on Pie!! I love pie. Who doesn't and since I have heard horror stories about parents giving their child their first taste of sugar on their birthday with a huge sugary cake, led them to a stomach ache. I refuse to do that to Ellie, she is already complicated enough. Now I know pie has sugar in it too, but if I make them homemade I can control the level of sugar I add. Key word control....I am a control freak, especially when it comes to my daughter.

So back to pie! In honor of National Pie Day we are making Pie Pops!! Which will also take main stage at her party with yumminess! We are going to try chocolate for daddy and I and then plum and blackberry for Ellasyn. Did you know you can just use jelly to make these pie pops? Well you can! And with the pip pop maker (yes it does exist) that my friend ordered for me it comes with a cookbook that explains how to make grilled cheese pops and ravioli pops!! I will pause as you absorb this awesome bit of info I shared with you.........................EXCITING, I KNOW!! Now I must go share this same level of excitement I shared with you today with my husband because you know he's dying to hear all about it:)

Today in my world I am a wife, mother, and BAKER!!

Keep chasing those Fireflies!!!

CJ