Just like Laura & Mary Ingalls, only with full vision

These girls are seriously cute in their Little House fashions. These are my favorite dresses to make and at this moment in time I'm addicted to sewing. Fabric is my crack. I want more and then I want to stay up all night sewing and then I can't sleep because I'm thinking about sewing.

Oh, and my daughter held a toad.

all up in Chloe's mix

First things first... Ryan, Katie & Chloe PLEASE move back!!!!
It's been so nice visiting with you guys this week and finally meeting Chloe!

Lola took an extra special liking to Chloe and was sure to spend all of her time talking to Chloe, reading to her, playing with her, helping her take a bath and trying to feed her turkey when no one was looking. Just plain in the mix. For the most part Chloe seemed to enjoy Lola but I'm not sure she liked when Lola held her. She probably didn't feel to safe on that tiny little lap. Chloe's favorite part of the evening was listening to Lola's interpretation of the Bible. Lola has a lot of Baby Jesus stories and Chole heard them first hand.

dancing debut

Lola's first dance recital was a total success! The girls all did an excellent job!

Good Job Lola, we are so proud of you!!!!



An album will be posted on facebook soon.

toot toot!

That's the sound of me tooting my own horn.

Why?

Because using my Mother's sewing machine from her high school years I made this dress for Lola! This is a huge accomplishment for someone whose nemesis is a needle & thread. This dress should fit Lola for the next couple of years since it's a little roomy.

Thank you gigi for teaching me how to read a pattern & make a dress! yay for me! toot toot!

1 ring bearer and 2 flower girls

Today was a big day for Lola and her cousins Celia and Ethan. They did an excellent job as flower girls and ring bearer in Lindsey and Brian's wedding. After the shenanigans at last nights rehearsal we weren't too sure how this would go down. Turns out they did great today for the real deal (thanks Maureen for helping out) and it's safe to say that Lola probably had the best time of her life at the reception. She danced for 3 hours. Sometimes she danced alone, sometimes she had a partner and sometimes she danced in a group but one thing I'm positive of is that she danced with about everyone there and she partied until 11:30pm.
A lot of people stopped to talk to Aaron and I. Some of their comments were:
"She's not shy at all is she?"
"That is the cutest little girl I've ever seen"
"She's a great dancer"
"You're going to have your hands full"

On our way home from the reception the conversation went something like this:
Daddy to Lola "Did you have so much fun being a flower girl today?"
"YES!"
"Do you want to be a flower girl again?"
"YES!"
Mommy to Lola "What was your favorite part of the day today?"
"Walking down the aisle!"

I was surprised she didn't say dancing and after you watch these videos you will be surprised she didn't say dancing too.

Below are two videos, the first of the kids making their way down the aisle and the second is Lola in a dance circle with the wedding party.



CONGRATULATIONS LINDSEY & BRIAN!!!!!

Grandpa Chuck takes top spot

Grandpa Chuck has currently taken top spot on Lola's Favorite Person Ever list leaving Mommy, Daddy, Gigi, Grandma Joni, Ooma, Grumpa & Pop Pop in the dust.

Please note, this high ranking position is subject to change.

Baby Take a Bow, the rehearsal before the real dress rehearsal

Today was costume pick up day for the big dance recital which is approaching quickly. Lola was really excited to see her friends but it took some serious coaxing to get her up on the stage to practice. Out of all the girls Lola was the ONLY ONE clinging to her Mother. Is this because I've done something wrong? I'm wondering if it may not be a good idea for me to be a parent helper on recital day....

Once she saw her teacher she felt a little better and took her place in line, that's when I got the heck out of there before she changed her mind. I was able to get a cute little video of the pre-dress rehearsal dress rehearsal (Lola is second from the right). Don't worry LOLApalooza fans, I will record the actual dress rehearsal too! You will see so much of the Baby Take a Bow routine that you will be able to dance right along! Take caution while doing some of these dance moves at home, it's a very complex routine.

Enjoy!