* Every day is a new adventure *: 02/11

2/18/11

Daddy's Homecoming

I'm so glad when Daddy comes home,

Glad as I can be!

Clap my hands

And shout for joy

And climb upon his knee!

Put my arms around his neck

Hug him tight like this!

Pat his cheek and give him what?

A great big kiss! MUAH!!

We're so happy when Daddy comes home from work every day! We run and yell and hug him all at once! Friday is the best day of the week because we know we have him home with us for the whole weekend! Today is even better with a 3-day weekend!

We love you Daddy!!

2/16/11

Dream Come True

For those of you who know me really well, you know the fondest wish of my heart was to have a little girl. The dresses, the hair, the bows, it was just all a magical fairyland to me.
I had Jeremy first, and I was in love with him. I held him through every nap, nursed him on demand, took his picture a thousand times, and loved every breath he took. Boys are a blessing to their mothers. What a special, tender bond we have with them.
Then I found out I was having a girl.
I shopped, and sewed, and squealed over every little pink thing there was. I was beyond excited for my wish to come true.
And it is magical.
And amazing.
Kelsey is the greatest blessing I could have been given after Jeremy. She is snuggly and smart, sassy and brave, pretty and petite. But one of my favorite things about her is her hair. The little curls that sprout over her head are a never-ending source of wonder to me. I love to run my fingers through it and shape it into girly creations topped with ribbon bows and rosettes. This french braided crown topped with a lavender chiffon flower is the pinnacle for me. I can't express to you how much joy it gives me. Silly perhaps, but joy just the same.

2/15/11

Happy Love Day!

2/14/11

Valentine's Tutu Wreath

Happy Love Day everyone!!

I've been seeing cute Valentine's wreaths all over the place in blogland, but they all looked too labor-intensive to me.
I am pretty lazy after all. On Friday I had a vision of love.
Haha, I mean a Valentine's vision of this wreath!

I rushed down to the fabric store to get a wreath form before my fab Valentine's party on Saturday, (see below post.)

Here's what I did.

I cut a few different lengths of tulle to figure out how long they needed to be to tie around my wreath. It turned out to be 12-15 inches was a good length.

I then cut piles of tulle in that length of the 3 colors I wanted to use in my wreath.

Wrap each piece around the wreath and tie a square knot.

As you tie each knot, scoot it close to the one before. The pieces of tulle should be squished together tightly to cover the wreath and make it POOF!

When the wreath is totally covered all the way around, cut a length of ribbon, however long you like to be your hangar. Wrap it around your wreath and sew the ends together.

Trim the tulle so it's all a uniform length. I used pinking shears because I love them and use them every chance I get!

Secure the ribbon hangar to the wreath. I used a straight pin, but you could glue it also.

And VOILA!

This satisfied my need for a Valentine's wreath and seriously took me under an hour. Perfect for my lazy self! I can't wait to make it in different colors for other holidays!!

2/13/11

Valentine's Pajama Party

I had some of my girls over last night for a little party. I was so excited to host this activity, because I love getting Valentines, little testaments that people love me! Silly I know. It's one of the few things I felt like I missed out on being homeschooled.

I made some yummy food!