Her pretty little dress and top are Matilda Jane.
The beautiful smile and glow are all her. I love that little girl.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Twirl and Stop, Pose and Smile
Riley is a natural picture taker. Although lately she doesn't always want me to take her picture, when she does, she really turns it on. All I have to do is turn the camera in her direction and click, click, click. She will change her pose, pause and then turn her face towards the camera for the snap. It's not taught, or inherited (by me at least), and it makes for some pretty funny photos.
Her pretty little dress and top are Matilda Jane.
The beautiful smile and glow are all her. I love that little girl.
Her pretty little dress and top are Matilda Jane.
The beautiful smile and glow are all her. I love that little girl.
Randomness
One day Riley came home from school and told me that her teacher loved banana pudding. She asked me if we could make it and since it was my favorite growing up I happily obliged. She helped me with every step and especially enjoyed being allowed to slice the bananas (using a butter knife of course). She wasn't thrilled with the finished product. She only liked the pudding and whip cream part, none of the banana part, but I for one loved the trip down memory lane.
One day when all her little friends were together they disappeared to her room for a while and returned looking like this. Dressed to the nines and fancified with make up, tiaras, umbrellas and all.
My little man was caught poaching someone's gold coin. He spends most of every day in his pajamas. He protests getting dressed, argues that he is "NOT HAN-SOME", and even cries. On the days when I do manage to get him dressed he has to be back in his jammies before his nap. And yes on most days his hair looks like that too. He doesn't like having his hair done either. :)
One day when all her little friends were together they disappeared to her room for a while and returned looking like this. Dressed to the nines and fancified with make up, tiaras, umbrellas and all.
My little man was caught poaching someone's gold coin. He spends most of every day in his pajamas. He protests getting dressed, argues that he is "NOT HAN-SOME", and even cries. On the days when I do manage to get him dressed he has to be back in his jammies before his nap. And yes on most days his hair looks like that too. He doesn't like having his hair done either. :)
Gammy and Gampy Time
Since Gammy and Gampy weren't able to make it out here for Christmas because of the blizzard they changed their travel plans to be here for Riley's 5th birthday. It was so much fun to have my mom here to help me decorate and get things ready for the party.
One of the things I can remember about my birthdays growing up is how my mom would decorate with streamers and make us character cakes. It was fun to come full circle and be doing those things for my own children with her here with me! She was a trooper the night before the party and only fell asleep a few times as I worked until the wee hours finishing Riley's shirt I hand embroidered for her. I was so thankful for the extra set of hands during the party while the boys took a men trip to lunch and Dick's at the mall.
It's always a sad time in this house when it's time to take Gammy and Gampy back to the airport. We managed to get a cute picture of them with the kiddos (before the tears ensured) this time before they left though. We love you Gammy and Gampy! Come back and see us again soon!
One of the things I can remember about my birthdays growing up is how my mom would decorate with streamers and make us character cakes. It was fun to come full circle and be doing those things for my own children with her here with me! She was a trooper the night before the party and only fell asleep a few times as I worked until the wee hours finishing Riley's shirt I hand embroidered for her. I was so thankful for the extra set of hands during the party while the boys took a men trip to lunch and Dick's at the mall.
It's always a sad time in this house when it's time to take Gammy and Gampy back to the airport. We managed to get a cute picture of them with the kiddos (before the tears ensured) this time before they left though. We love you Gammy and Gampy! Come back and see us again soon!
Gold Hunt
I had a few fun plans for St. Patrick's Day, but then the flu take 2 and the strep x 3 hit my home and I was just struggling to be nurse to every member of my family, stay alive and not cry.
Anyway, once my kids were finally feeling better I hid some gold leprechaun coins for them to find. Riley was too fast for me to get any pictures of. Camden on the other hand was still slow enough to capture on film.
So close little man...
Got it!
Because all my family was so sick this was pretty much the only highlight for the month of March. I'm thankful that spring is finally here, warmer weather has arrived and hopefully we've seen the last of the nasty viruses for now!
Anyway, once my kids were finally feeling better I hid some gold leprechaun coins for them to find. Riley was too fast for me to get any pictures of. Camden on the other hand was still slow enough to capture on film.
So close little man...
Got it!
Because all my family was so sick this was pretty much the only highlight for the month of March. I'm thankful that spring is finally here, warmer weather has arrived and hopefully we've seen the last of the nasty viruses for now!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Barbie In Paris
This year Riley requested a Barbie Fashion Fairytale in Paris party.
Ask and ye shall receive. To the best of my ability and with the help of Pinterest at least.
Pink lemonade with straws for ladylike sipping.
My try at a Barbie cake, and Riley's requested foods tomatoes and strawberries.
I made a tutu for every little party guest.
I had so much fun decorating and adding the little finishing touches like the canvas photo of her in full on diva mode.
That morning we gave Riley our gift to her - a surprise trip to the spa for a full on a pampering experience. We started with a mani and pedi. She looked so grown up sitting there, reading her Taylor Swift article.
She wanted curls, curls, curls. Pageant hair with lots of spirals and hair spray coming up!
We finished up with a visit to the make up chair. She was charming everyone in the place.
She kept reminding the stylist that she wanted pink. Pink, pink, pink.
Her actual party was very laid back. Her friends were dropped off, they played in her room for a long time while my mom and I just hung out in the living room. Eventually they wandered down for lunch and glitter tattoos!
Besides glitter tattoos our only other organized activity was a fashion show. Everyone dressed up in their tutus, necklaces and bows and walked the "runway". Riley was a pro.
We rounded out the fun with a group dance party.
We had some cake and ice cream before moving to the gift bench to open her gifts. My friend came up with this awesome idea of letting each guest sit on a bench or big chair with the birthday girl while she opens their gift. It's the perfect way to let them share in the excitement of the gift they picked.
According to Riley she had the "most perfect best day ever Mom!" and that joy is priceless to me.
Happy 5th birthday sweet girl. Mama loves you!
Ask and ye shall receive. To the best of my ability and with the help of Pinterest at least.
Pink lemonade with straws for ladylike sipping.
My try at a Barbie cake, and Riley's requested foods tomatoes and strawberries.
I made a tutu for every little party guest.
I had so much fun decorating and adding the little finishing touches like the canvas photo of her in full on diva mode.
That morning we gave Riley our gift to her - a surprise trip to the spa for a full on a pampering experience. We started with a mani and pedi. She looked so grown up sitting there, reading her Taylor Swift article.
She wanted curls, curls, curls. Pageant hair with lots of spirals and hair spray coming up!
We finished up with a visit to the make up chair. She was charming everyone in the place.
She kept reminding the stylist that she wanted pink. Pink, pink, pink.
Her actual party was very laid back. Her friends were dropped off, they played in her room for a long time while my mom and I just hung out in the living room. Eventually they wandered down for lunch and glitter tattoos!
Besides glitter tattoos our only other organized activity was a fashion show. Everyone dressed up in their tutus, necklaces and bows and walked the "runway". Riley was a pro.
We rounded out the fun with a group dance party.
We had some cake and ice cream before moving to the gift bench to open her gifts. My friend came up with this awesome idea of letting each guest sit on a bench or big chair with the birthday girl while she opens their gift. It's the perfect way to let them share in the excitement of the gift they picked.
According to Riley she had the "most perfect best day ever Mom!" and that joy is priceless to me.
Happy 5th birthday sweet girl. Mama loves you!
Easter 2013
Well at this point my little blog has fallen way behind, but I'm determined not to let it go for my own sake and perhaps the 3 or 4 readers I still have at this point. Hi, seester! To make it easier my plan is to work backward from the most recent blog worthy event.
This Easter we were at home and the weather was rainy, cold and basically dreary. We might not have left the house at all, but we had made reservations at a local restaurant for brunch so we got up at 9:00 (early for us), got the kids all dressed up, and let them loose downstairs to see if the Easter Bunny had come.
I made them wait at the top of the stairs so I could take a quick picture of their baskets (even though we're pretty sure that Riley snuck down that morning and saw them).
Camden was slightly worried that "the rabbit" he had adamantly told me he did not want to see at the mall might still be in our home. Riley convinced him that it was okay and they dashed down the stairs.
"A soccer egg, whaaat?, so sill-wee."
That clever Easter bunny brought Riley the exact yoga pants she wanted from Target.
While we waited for our food at the restaurant we went outside to visit the bunnies and chicks. They loved petting them, but wanted nothing to do with holding one.
When we got back in the restaurant the bunny was circulating. Camden cowered until Riley showed him that she got candy. Then he got just close enough to get his hand in the basket.
We convinced our little bunnies to don their ears and take one picture together for their Mama.
We spent the rest of the day cozied up at home, playing with our new toys and trying to soak up the last minutes of our spring break week.
Riley got a make your own soap kit - she loves all those diy/crafty kits (that apple didn't fall far from the tree). We now are the proud owners of three pink, purple and turquoise glittery bars of soap that she reminds us to use at every hand washing.
I feel like Easter came and went so quickly this year and now we're blazing through April. Summer and summer vacation is on the horizon!
This Easter we were at home and the weather was rainy, cold and basically dreary. We might not have left the house at all, but we had made reservations at a local restaurant for brunch so we got up at 9:00 (early for us), got the kids all dressed up, and let them loose downstairs to see if the Easter Bunny had come.
I made them wait at the top of the stairs so I could take a quick picture of their baskets (even though we're pretty sure that Riley snuck down that morning and saw them).
Camden was slightly worried that "the rabbit" he had adamantly told me he did not want to see at the mall might still be in our home. Riley convinced him that it was okay and they dashed down the stairs.
"A soccer egg, whaaat?, so sill-wee."
That clever Easter bunny brought Riley the exact yoga pants she wanted from Target.
While we waited for our food at the restaurant we went outside to visit the bunnies and chicks. They loved petting them, but wanted nothing to do with holding one.
When we got back in the restaurant the bunny was circulating. Camden cowered until Riley showed him that she got candy. Then he got just close enough to get his hand in the basket.
We convinced our little bunnies to don their ears and take one picture together for their Mama.
We spent the rest of the day cozied up at home, playing with our new toys and trying to soak up the last minutes of our spring break week.
Riley got a make your own soap kit - she loves all those diy/crafty kits (that apple didn't fall far from the tree). We now are the proud owners of three pink, purple and turquoise glittery bars of soap that she reminds us to use at every hand washing.
I feel like Easter came and went so quickly this year and now we're blazing through April. Summer and summer vacation is on the horizon!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Randomness
I've been so busy lately. I actually just breathed a sigh of relief when I realized I've only been away from the blog for a month instead of 2 like I thought. Not sure if you saw, but on top of my day job caring for my sweet Junebugs, raising two children, running a household, and making time for my dear Hubs, I took a passion of mine and turned it into a little business with my best friend.
If you have a minute I'd love for you to check out our etsy shop, Lindsay Lettering or visit our Facebook page and Like us.
In between the busyness of life we've had so much joy in our home. Simple moments that make me smile. Like last night (please excuse their faces, my 3 loves are getting over a horrible flu like virus) when we were just hanging out in our living room.
And I realized my baby is almost 3 and way too big for his favorite dump truck jammies.
Then he spotted the camera and begged me to "takes my pitcher. cheese! let my see!"
Big sister wasn't far behind, she always wants in on the fun and vice versa. You're welcome for that awesome booger shot.
Lately she's been doing this really funny tap dancing move. It always makes TG and I laugh because she has the idea down but the motion isn't quite right.
By this time Camden had developed a game of running from one end of our home to the other and jumping over the rug that was slightly rolled up.
He's all boy that one.
Spring break is next week and I am looking forward to it. We're not going anywhere but at this point in life the thought of a week at my house with nothing really planned sounds blissful. Oh and of course I'll be sleeping in everyday. Is there any greater joy than no alarm clock in the morning?
Well these two for sure.
Happy (almost) spring everyone.
If you have a minute I'd love for you to check out our etsy shop, Lindsay Lettering or visit our Facebook page and Like us.
In between the busyness of life we've had so much joy in our home. Simple moments that make me smile. Like last night (please excuse their faces, my 3 loves are getting over a horrible flu like virus) when we were just hanging out in our living room.
And I realized my baby is almost 3 and way too big for his favorite dump truck jammies.
Then he spotted the camera and begged me to "takes my pitcher. cheese! let my see!"
Big sister wasn't far behind, she always wants in on the fun and vice versa. You're welcome for that awesome booger shot.
Lately she's been doing this really funny tap dancing move. It always makes TG and I laugh because she has the idea down but the motion isn't quite right.
By this time Camden had developed a game of running from one end of our home to the other and jumping over the rug that was slightly rolled up.
He's all boy that one.
Spring break is next week and I am looking forward to it. We're not going anywhere but at this point in life the thought of a week at my house with nothing really planned sounds blissful. Oh and of course I'll be sleeping in everyday. Is there any greater joy than no alarm clock in the morning?
Well these two for sure.
Happy (almost) spring everyone.
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