No More Cake!!!

No sooner had I recovered from Gidget's birthday when Moondoggie's birthday rolled around.  They are exactly a week apart which makes it a rather busy time (especially for someone who hates cooking!)  I need to start thinking about the cupcakes he'll be taking to school on Tuesday - I thought I could get away with something simple but last night he told me he'd really like LEGO cupcakes.  Not too difficult I thought - until I saw these  and now I am a shaking mess of insecurity...

Anyone got any simpler ideas??? PLEASE!!!

The Brick Bible

A couple of weeks ago I saw this book in my local book shop and bought it as a surprise for Surfer Boy (he who collects lego mini-figures) 
 He was rather bemused that I had bought him a bible - neither of us being religious - but he appreciated it all the same.
Can you imagine putting together the entire Bible in Lego figures?!  The funniest thing about this book is picking the Lego characters that he has used - Moondoggie picked up that Jesus is actually the body of Anakin Skywalker!
This is not all that suitable for children as some of the stories are depicted quite graphically (it's amazing how often the bible men had sex with prostitutes.)  but it is an absolute wonder and rather hysterical.

 Moses and the Commandments

 The Last Supper

and you know these guys - Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

Valentine's Gifts

I'm not sure if I have talked about this before but Surfer Boy is a collector! What does he collect? LEGO MEN!!

Most of our friends check their kids lego stash when we leave in case he's pocketed any. It is almost at the problematic stage. Most nights are spent checking online for any he may not have yet. What started as a bit of a joke as spiralled out of control.

Here is one of the trays that house his collection.

The reason I thought I'd mention it is that Surfer Boy gave me a present yesterday! Very exciting and unexpected and you can imagine my excitement when I discovered my gift came in a jewellery box.

Here's what I opened it to find.....

Mine are green but you get the general idea.

I was going to the movies with 10 other girls and Surfer Boy told me that if I didn't wear them then he would know that I didn't like his present! Sneaky bastard. I wore them.... I will keep wearing them and even better Gidget suggested I add other lego to them and guess what, it works. Tonight I came out with various additions and a lego man hanging off each. I think that is what I will wear next time we go out with his mates.
I wonder what I'll get for my birthday?