Colin's turning 5! I've known this tiny tyke since the tender age of two, when he could barely say my whole name ("Kay"= Michaela). Freckle Face used to be a chubby baby in diapers and soon he'll be a big boy with a backpack. Sigh.

Now that he's going into kindergarten (eeep!) his mom wanted to throw him a great birthday party. I wanted to help out and offered my services. Not makeup application. Instead, I offered to provide everyone's favorite festive activity- Face painting!

Today my set of Snazaroo face paints came in the mail and I couldn't be more excited. Kevin has agreed, although reluctantly, to let me practice on his precious face but "only really masculine stuff." Guess I'll have to hold off on using the metallic pink. Regardless, I can't wait to try the paints out. With my sister making awesome balloon animals and me painting tiny faces, we'll be one fabulous birthday party powerhouse! Off to find some great brushes...