So, I've been crafty...

I haven't been posting what I've been working on, but I've been into projects here and there. There are a few that I have to finish up before I post, but I wanted to share one.

I made for everyone on my list for Christmas...Coffee Cuffs! (that's what Leigh calls them)

They were really easy to make and the fabrics are so fun to pick out. They are great for the coffee lovers in your life (or the Vivanno drinkers in your life - my Daddy and Juliet). They are perfect for both men and women.

I followed the tutorial on House On Hill Road. Here is the link: http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/a-new-years-gif.html

                                            the dark brown ones are corduroy, for the guys.

Now that I'm uploading pictures,

I realize that I don't have any pictures showing the function of the cuff,

except on my phone.

Oh, well. You know how they work.

Pickle

Might Be My Favorite Video

I love the excitement she has every time she pops out.
I love her expressions.
I love her that her bow won't stay in her hair because she doesn't duck when she goes inside the tent.
I love her silouette in the tent.
I love that baby Ellen is along for the ride.
I love that she stands still in the tent waiting on me.
I love that she grunts when she's ready for me to say "where's Juliet?"
I love that she gets tired of waiting on me.
I love when she falls down.
I love when she says no she's not eating the tent.
I love when she says "peek-a-boo!"
I love her smocked bubble.
I love Juliet!
These are just a few things that I love about her...

B-R-O-C-C-O-L-I

Daddy Daycare is a funny movie that Justin and I have enjoyed on more than one occassion. We've watched it so many times that it must have sunk into Juliet in utero! (She hasn't watched the movie with her own eyes; there are attitudes I wouldn't want her to espouse;) But, here's the part of the movie I sing to her. Juliet might be the one and only consumer of Veggie-Os!

Thankfully Juliet loves her carrots (in yogurt) and broccoli!! This is her first time eating by herself with a spoon. I think she did quite well for a first timer!

Me and My Friend Wynn

Can little girls get anymore Southern than seersucker and bows? I think not.

Take a look at these cuties at the park today. They would only sit still for graham crackers.

Happy Easter!

We had such a fun time with Juliet this year! She was really into hunting eggs. We practiced on Saturday morning in the house, so Sunday afternoon she was ready to roll! Really, she is so adorable!! Juliet wore a bonnet, a true southern tradition. Deda (my mama) made the bonnet for Leigh when she was two! I've worn it and now Juliet is too. She also wore my pearl necklace that I have from my Aunt Deda. Her outfit was very special! Easter dinner was at Leigh's and as always, it was beautiful and delicious! We had the traditional fare. It was sooooooo good! Deda, Granddaddy and my cousin Rachel joined us to celebrate Easter. I'll let the pictures to the rest of the talking...

Started out Easter on Friday dying eggs with the Simmons (Nathan, Leslie and Jamie is in the oven!)

Juliet helping mommy dye her egg.

Peter Cotton Tail arrived!

Our Easter table, beautiful!

Juliet slept through dinner, but we saved her a place.

"Big kids" hunt while Juliet naps.

After dinner entertainment. Leigh the Latino serenading Rachel. I do have video footage.

Oh! All the goodies!!

Out to hunt eggs!

Determined hunter!

Yum! I love jelly bellies!

Eating my bunny ears!

leftover bunny

taking tea with mommy

Serving Granddaddy tea

 

Juliet This Week

Juliet started out this week with strep throat; her first real sickness and first antibiotic. She was pitiful, but within 12 hours she was better. She didn't get her appetite back until Wednesday though. I am so ready for the anitbiotic to be over, so many dirty diapers. Example: today every diaper has been dirty! I'm over that (I know she is too).

first pig tails!

beautiful weather for playing outside!!

getting excited about Easter! She calls bunnies "hop hop".

Our cherry trees and daffodils have been beautiful! I took the picture a few days too late, but the cherry tree was a perfect puff and I had enough daffodils for a bouquet!