The New Suits!!

I've been sewing for about 2 years now, and I've wanted to attempt certain projects (such as a swimsuit)  but I've been a little intimidated! Just recently I've purchased some "special" fabric, looked longingly at it, and finally decided to JUST DO IT! Really, what did I have to lose? First, I made Giulietta a fun one piece which she most definitely LOVED!








 And, today I attempted this little bikini for Presley. After I finished it I ran out into the living room, stripped Presley out of her PJ's, and we did a little photo shoot. My Princess jumped around as I bribed her with candy to stand still, keep her hands at her sides, and smile!



To my surprise, these swimsuits were NOT at all as hard as I had imagined them to be! In fact, I already have more fabric lined up to make my little princesses a few more for the coming Summer! Hopefully, I can get a tutorial together, and add it to the blog real soon. But for now, you'll have to enjoy looking at my little ladies! Happy Thursday!

Hop Hop HIppity Hop!!

This Easter was filled with lots of Hippity Hopping and bunny basket fun, a yummy breakfast with my first ever attempt at festive deviled eggs, visits with lots of cousins, an Easter egg hunt,  pretty dresses & big brimmed hats, and LOADS of candy!

The girls woke up to Bunny prints, candy filled eggs, and carrots sprawled all over the floors of our home. I was so excited to capture their faces when they witnessed this magic that I literally slept with my camera on my night stand and set my alarm clock so I would make it into the hallway before them. They pointed, touched, giggled and hopped around imitating the bunny that had left his mark in our home the night before. With the magic flowing, the girls followed the prints to our dining room table where they found their bunny baskets overflowing with a few of their favorites as well as a bunch of candy! And, of course I allowed them to dive into the chocolate at 7 AM in the morning! Why not?

The day continued with breakfast around our table that included festive deviled eggs, delicious baked french toast, a crock pot ham, and a few others. Nana & Fafa, Fafa Rick, Uncle Nick, Auntie Laura & Baby Isla joined us as we ate, chatted, & enjoyed each others company. In the early afternoon, we ventured over to Aunt Bonnie's house for an Easter Egg hunt & more chocolate with more cousins! The girls took a quick trip with Nana to Knott's later in the afternoon, and we all ended up back at Nana & Fafa's house in the evening for a little TV watching.

All in all this Easter was amazingly spent with family celebrating love and life. It's becoming more and more real that next year we will have a little man joining our family. And, YES he will be wearing a Pink tie!

Egg Dying Party...A Family Tradition Continued

When I was a young child, we would dye Easter Eggs every year with my cousins! The colored tablets would be placed in cups, hard boiled eggs would lie in there cartons, each child would get a spoon, and we all would sit around a table turning the plain white eggs into magical colored ones. Even though this was one afternoon a year, the memories of the time spent with my family have been permanently imprinted on my heart.  So, I have continued this tradition with my own children.

Every year, we have dyed Easter Eggs sitting in our dining room with our "cousins, " the Phee Family! Every year, I invite more and more family & friends to join us, because for me...the more the merrier! This year, the Phees (both Charlie & Alice), as well as the girls new friends, Kate & Vivienne, joined us in our yearly tradition. The kidlets turned their eggs & little fingers brilliant colors, played a little, listened to Nana read them a special Easter story, & indulged on some yummy Spring cupcakes! It was a wonderful afternoon spent with our "cousins" & dear friends continuing a tradition that I hope one day my girls will hold dear to their heart just as I do!

Keep Wishing First Born

A few weeks ago I took a walk with Giulietta...just Giulietta! This is a rare occasion for us, so I spent a lot of time soaking up my first born. I walked quietly behind her, watched her peddle and peddle her bike down the sidewalk, and sat in awe as she gently picked this dandelion and blew it into the wind making a wish! As I am watching this precious moment unfold, the Rascal Flatts song "My Wish" popped into my head. And, it hit me that I have so many wishes for my sweet girl!

Giulietta...

Keep dreaming, 

keep growing, 

keep smiling, 

keep questioning life, 

keep laughing, 

keep being the peace maker, 

keep taking care of others,

keep loving life,

keep looking at the world with the glass half full,

keep exploring,

keep learning, 

keep knowing exactly what you want, 

and, keep wishing! 

We love you! 

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

*Lyrics are from the song "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts & this was the song Ryan danced to with his Mom at our wedding!