More of the Girls

Happy Birthday Little Red!

Can you believe that she is 4 years old? How is that possible? She will always be my baby.

Yes, I made that dress for her birthday. It is my crazy floral creation. I couldn't resist.

Pudding Pops

Yes, we made pudding pops. See those pudding molds? The large tupperware ones? Do you remember those from YOUR childhood? I remember them from mine- wait- those are from my childhood! No, really- I am not kidding you. My mom was kind enough to hand them down to me. I guess she isn't making pudding pops for my dad. He would probably eat them. Too bad- they are mine now! Heehee!

Like everything at my house, the pudding pops were a project. We had to add some tasty treats to them. We added sprinkles, crushed oreo, crushed peanuts and marshmallows. The girls loved the crushing process! But their favorite step was adding the goodies. Imagine that! Adding a little to the pudding pop- sneak a little in the mouth- like I can't see them. Best of all, they were yummy after they were frozen.

Dog Food for Pawty

Dog/Girl tasting the delicious dog food.
Sheep Sister of the Dog also wants some dog food.

Yummy Dog Food (Cocoa Puffs and Graham Cracker Bones)

Fooled ya didn't I?

Almost 5!

Yes, this one is turning 5 soon. I can't believe it. What a blessing!

The Whale Party That Wasn't

Betsy's Whale Party Wasn't. It didn't happen. She was struck down with a stomach virus. Nina got it too. The party was cancelled. Here is a glimpse of what would have been: Whale Cupcake Toppers (for 48 cupcakes!!!!)

I made Betsy a whale nightgown (she is wearing) and a sleeping bag for her Joshua lamb. Nina has a sleeping bag for her doll/dog, and Betsy wanted one too. I used old receiving blankets for both projects. I am green (and cheap)!

The birthday crown that I made for her. I found a tutorial on one of the numerous blogs that I read. I would give her credit if I remembered who it was!

Conversations with Betsy

Betsy loves GG and Poppa's house because they have books with A LOT of stickers in them.
Conversation at Breakfast with Betsy

Betsy: Is Barack Obama a girl or a boy Mommy?
Me: A boy
Betsy: Oh, a boy, really?
Me: Yes, Barack Obama is a boy and he is the President of the United States.
Betsy: Oh, I guess that we shouldn't call him Broccoli Obama. (Broccoli in our house is pronounced baroccoli).
Me (laughing, wanting to say something very opinionated but being a good parent, refrained): No, I don't think that you should call him Broccoli Obama. He wouldn't like that.
Betsy: Oh, okay.

Birthday Girl

Me? It's my birthday?

Ah, yes, I am 3. (See me cute boy? I am smiling at you.)

It is all about me. Isn't it always?

Notice the shirt I bought from an expensive boutique. Oh, wait! I made that shirt! Lucky girl to have a mother that sews for her. I am just carrying on the tradition.

Happy Valentine's Day

Love to you all.

Pure, simple, innocent sisterly love.

Isn't it the best?!

Pirate Ship Shirt for Gasparilla

We are going to the Gasparilla Children's Parade this weekend. I decided to make the girls matching shirts for the event. I decided on a pirate ship since I just couldn't come to terms with putting a skull on my little girls. I appliqued the pirate ship on the front and I used a freezer paper stencil to put the letters on the back. One girl has "Ahoy" on her shirt- the other "Matey" so when they stand together- you will see "Ahoy Matey." I am happy with the final product.

Tilly

Cheese and Cookies

These are the duck cookies that I made for Nina's class for her "unbirthday" celebration. The girls helped me make the cookie dough and cut out the ducks. I decorated them after the girls went to bed. I admit, I had a great time making them. I just can't help myself.

I love these dresses on them. I got them for $6.o0 at the outlet mall. I love a good deal! Don't their feet look so big in those shoes!

First Week Fashion

The first week of school! We got to wear our new school clothes- we have a generous GG! The first day of school in our pink ensemble...
Our black and white dress...oh to be so petite! (She makes such lovely faces-like her Mommy!)

And Friday fun...(and Mommy- do you really need to take a picture of us today?)

We learned....
Nina really does still need a nap at 4 years old!
Betsy does not miss her mommy at all.
Betsy played with Ricky- and "Mommy, he's a boy."
Nina is getting better at playing on the monkey bars- because "I am big."

Cute dress....

For the Beauty of the Earth....

You have to love summer!

The Pure Joy of Summer