growing up

My baby girl is growing up... 3 years old today, I can't believe it.

We did not get to have quiet the party we had hopped today, as both the boys came down with a fever this morning, but we still had a nice family birthday party complete with a Dora cake and lots of presents.
Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!

a handmade birthday

Although there will be a few store bought goodies in tomorrows birthday celebration I am really trying to embrace the idea of handmade birthdays and Christmas' etc. I have had a few hours this week sans kids (they have been at VBS in the mornings) and have put the time to good use sewing up a few gifts for my precious baby girl. I can't believe she is turning 3 tomorrow, how time flies!

We are way into our baby dolls right now, so a matching outfit for Lulu and Bitty Baby, Abigail, was definitely in order. I snuck into her room while she was watching a movie to try the dress on Abbey and take this picture.

Regan is definitely a gift giver, always wanting to make or get something to give to whomever she can think of, so she was pretty excited when I suggested that she give Lulu the old doll bed that Poppy had made her when she was Lulu's age and has been in the attic for the past year. Just for the occasion I threw together a new quilt and pillow for the bed. It is not my best sewing ever, but I am sure she will love it anyway!

caught in the act

Look who decided to help mom clean the kitchen, unsolicited this afternoon!

My very own Kitchen Fairy!

hello!

July always seems to take me by surprise with a flurry of activities: family visiting, camps and VBS, birthday happening for a certain "baby girl" in our family etc. I have been busy at the sewing machine the past few days working on a few birthday presents that are sure to please. Here is a sneak peak of the latest project... more to come!

making up for missed fireworks

Grandpa and Grandma Bev came to visit this weekend and brought sparklers. We did not go to the fireworks for the 4th last week, so hopefully this makes up (sorta) for the loss.
like the protective footwear?...
and lack there of.

our family is growing

It is official, saw the midwife today... and even got pictures! We will be adding another member to our family early next year!

This picture is a few weeks old, it is amazing how fast you start showing the 5th time around!

excitement in the suburbs

As I passed by the window I saw something unusual in the back yard. I stopped to get a closer look, and still unsure of what it was, I grabbed my camera and called to kids to come look out the window. When I got a little closer I realized it was a baby raccoon! It is so young it can't walk well and I don't even think it's eyes are open yet! Animal control is closed for the weekend, so I called the police and we are waiting for an officer to come "assess the situation" as they say. The kids all want to keep it as a pet!

Update: The officer that came to the house was very nice and caring with the raccoon. He took the little raccoon in an extra box we had and promised to clean him up and feed him. The kids were sad to see it go, but he is in better hands now.