death of a cookie

her very first

ham bone

i think someone is just a wee bit excited about her very first birthday How is it that every one of our children are such complete and utter hams?

Just in case there was any doubt

she is a diva
through & throughpink bunny ears
burgundy sparkle netting scarf with fringe...arranged just "so"
hot pink t-shirt dress
black poodle skirt
and one can't forget the mustachio on a stick

Just one example of the many ensembles she works so hard to put together. I think it was number 3 on this particular morning.

And yes, she is actually striking a pose.
Evidently, this is how a fairy stands.

etsy love

Just a few of the sweet things I've been drooling over for my baby doll.
You know, in case any of you need birthday ideas. (;

This is why I always do all my shopping online...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45034543/baby-girl-child-gypsy-girl-anklet-or

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46104997/soft-soothing-lavender-kitty-medium

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44841179/little-girl-pearl-bracelet-with-bow

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46259792/childs-pearl-cluster-bracelet

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46482243/addy-rose-couture-blooming-rose-necklace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44144788/plain-jane-five-pack-of-wool-felt-bow

http://www.etsy.com/listing/31144625/emmie-kate-sterling-silver-vintage

http://www.etsy.com/listing/25263231/baby-bloomer-rompersuit-vintage-50s-60s

http://www.etsy.com/listing/25228759/baby-bloomer-rompersuit-vintage-50s-60s

http://www.etsy.com/listing/24249186/big-blue-hankie-flower-clip-by-daffodil

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46383643/retro-ruffler-zazu-africa

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46924965/carnival-felt-hydrangea-clips-with-hand

happy mothers day

I love you, Mom!

I know you're the only one that'll understand why I'm too busy today to write you the post I intended!

What a difference {nearly} 30 years makes...

peepers

Camden told me the other day during class that I have special eyes. Apparently they made quite the impression.

I just love how the boys' green shag carpet brings out the color.
And my favorite part?
The catch-light, of coarse.

Camden is proving to be one of those annoying people who are extremely talented in every area.

Sports, academics, arts, socially.

Everything the kid touches turns to gold.

I'm attributing most of it to the fact that I'm quite certain he has a photographic memory.

I knew there was a reason for that big head of his.

today

i didn't feel well when i woke up

it rained

jude spent the morning on his bed, in time-out

i spent an insane amount of time working on the family cookbook

jude and gwyneth remembered all the letters we reviewed in class

we sang jingle bells

it poured

i played operation with the kids

i made 2 pizzas

lyle called me from work... twice

adah continued in her quest for one nap a day

camden read his first phrase

i made bean soup

and cornbread

i called my aunt patty

i cleaned the kitchen 5 times

it's still a mess

lyle put together the shelves in the church nursery while i mucked out the room

gwyneth begged jude to be her prince charming

he refused

she said she'll never kiss her prince charming

if he kisses her she's gonna say "YUCK!"

today was perfect