Guess who came by for a surprise visit one night this week? No, Alston isn't wearing a tutu!! This is another sneak peek at my latest project for sweet Sophie. Beth and I had a nice visit, but it was just as fun to watch these two battle it out. Alston wanted to do his own thing and Ella wanted to boss him around and be in charge. She would get so frustrated when he wouldn't do things her way. Boy, is she in for a rude awakening!! I had forgotten how much work these little buggers are, but it was so much fun chasing after him. I'm obviously out of practice. ...
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Ella’s Sleepy Chart
So, I know I've told you that we've been battling bedtime. It's my own fault since I sort of spoiled Ella while I was sick and complaining during my first trimester. Right before Christmas we got really determined to break her bad habits before Sophie got here. We thought it would be a piece of cake... especially considering what a great sleeper she had been before. In the beginning the battle we fought was "going" to sleep. She would kick and scream and give us a litany of excuses about why her room was horrible or she couldn't sleep. It seemed like once we got her to sleep, however, she slept like a dream. Then we got her falling asleep all on her own again. No kicks, no screams - only sweet prayers, things we were thankful for and goodnight mommy's. Over the last ten days or so, ...
Model Citizen and Party Queen!
Remember a few days ago, I shared a magazine ad that Ella had been photographed for? I also hinted that we'd have something else to share soon. Well, today's the day that these two pretty magazines hit the shelves and I can finally show you how adorable Ella really is! Several months ago, K took pictures of Ella for Sew Beautiful's spring issue and they turned out appropriately beautiful. I love Ella in yellow and despite the fact that these were taken in the dead of winter, she looks ready for Easter! Lead in page of article in Sew Beautiful, Issue No. 129, 2010 Facing page of article in Sew Beautiful, Issue No. 129, 2010 The second magazine is Celebrate, another Hoffman Media publication specializing in parties and how to plan them. K submitted the pictures she took for me ...
My Kind of Saturday…
Yesterday was a good day. The kind of day that makes me happy I live in my little rock house, married to my best friend, with a golden-haired princess running around and a tinier version hanging out near my ribcage. We had no plans, no agenda, nothing to do. We wore our pajamas most of the day. I only left the house once. We watched countless stupid movies, listened to music and read books. This is how we would spend our days if I got to stay at home with my littles. We slept 'til seven and made pigs-in-a-blanket for breakfast. and decaf coffee, which I thoroughly look forward to on the weekends. We ate pretend ice cream. All day long. SD & I got back in bed and watched Dick Tracy and My Girl, while Ella cooked in her kitchen, watched some cartoons and read the ...
Hint of Spring
This is what we spent last Sunday afternoon doing. We might need a coat this week, but I'm hoping for a little playtime with my princess again tomorrow. ...
Picture Perfect.
Remember this post? If you liked that picture, you'll definitely love this one. Here's Ella making her advertising debut. Check back in a few weeks when I'll have another fun surprise to share! ...
The Big Day
We've never made Valentine's Day a "big" day in the monetary sense of the word. I don't necessarily want expensive gifts or flowers that wilt, but I do love spending the day together and making it special for our little princess. We try to make holidays special for her, even if they don't benefit us much and any excuse for us to buy her a gift, is always a good one. She requested a picnic for breakfast, so we spread out a quilt in the living room floor and ate there while watching our morning cartoons. Since Sunday mornings are hard on us anyway, we opted for pink, strawberry muffins instead of something more involved. They were yummy and I ate a few too many butter-slathered ones myself. We gave Beemer a toy FULL of peanut butter and treats to buy us a little time to eat ...
Yummy!
Before the snow changed our direction for Friday, Ella and her friends exchanged Valentine's goodies and ate yummy heart-shaped cookies at school. You saw the crafts we made for her friends last week, but here are a few pictures of the treats she picked up at school and dance class. Ella all ready to head out Friday morning. Enjoying sugar sprinkle cookies, courtesy of mom. Ella on the couch Friday afternoon, ready to dig in! Pretty princess rings from Madeline. Her first adventure with Fun Dip, from Grace. Fortunately for mommy she wasn't a fan and Sophie & I got to finish it off. The ring pop did not disappoint! Now we're all jacked up on sugar and enjoying a Valentine's Day nap. Have a happy heart day. ...