Five Foot Two

love this little bitty...

our littlest niece.

i can't take credit for the photo. 

that was her dad. 

she is a sweet and happy little bitty.

i am pretty happy she joined our little family circle.

Happy #1 to a special little guy!

One year ago today, you were the best present this family could ask for.....

Today, you are the cutest snuggled up little nephew i ever had......

Can't wait to see you little man... hugs and love.

let's eat some cake...... yummmmmmm

P.S. In sunny california you may need to loose the heavy coat and stocking cap. just a hint.

5 years & 5 months....

 

This past weekend, we went to visit our nieces up north to celebrate the number 5 all around. We had a great time, hanging out, snuggling with the 5 month old, and playing with the 5 year old! She loved her cupcake birthday shirt. The Dh was helping me a little on this one. He voted to not have the cupcake, and just the 5. he was vetoed by the designer...

This is an inexpensive but thoughtful gift and it really doesn't take a lot of time. I stock up on plain shirts in the kids department. I have a number 1 to do this week.... I hope to find the time. I am thinking an airplane with a smoke stream.....

This is on our way to the park while uncle T ran ahead.

I was amazed at her fearlessness at the park compared to just a year ago. I found myself being one of those annoying "hovering" aunties, until I got a feel for her ability. She wanted to spin on a fixed bar with one leg in somersault style... (i spent hours doing the same thing in elementary school). I had to keep reminding the kids at the park and myself that she is almost five, that means four..... and although she is as tall as all get out.... she can't complete a cherry bomb drop today. geezzzz.

So we stuck to the ground as much as possible. A fun roll down the hill in the falling leaves, suited my nervous system better.

Then uncle t needed some help with his pull ups.....

We skipped and piggy backed our way back to the house in a jiffy because the temperature dropped like rocket, how neat it is to really have four seasons.

This is what awaited us at home! How can anyone resist this face?

5 months is a great age. i hope her mother and father don't kill me for posting this. i could not resist. i am a proud auntie.

We {heart} our little nieces and celebrate their milestones. Cheers to 5!

Handmade baby gifts....

 

  I had to keep these under wraps until they were given out as gifts, so this post has been in the works for awhile. I love to make gifts, the easier the better! The first idea of the growth onesies came about because my god daughter had a silk screened set she was given as a gift. I loved the end result! Her mom took her picture in the appropriate month onesie in the same spot in the house with the same stuffed animal.  You literally watch her grow in a number of similar pictures! It makes for a great scrapbook page!!

 I was unable to find them to purchase, so I finally decided to try to make my own. It was easy. I printed out the numbers on 8X11 paper from the computer font selection, traced them on to double sided wonder under or interfacing and bonded away!

 Send me a note if you would like more detailed instructions!! The result is a boy and girl set for my new niece, that we thought might be a nephew!!!

I was on a roll, so I tried my hat at some embroidery on onesies. I am not really thrilled with the results, I should have taken more time with each one, but I was in a rush to get them done in a deadline. So here they are....

I used some buttons, but I fused the back so they won't easily come off and be ingested (my NICU nurse worry). I also silk embroidered one.  I really love the end result of the silk embroidery flowers I just don't seem to have the patience for it anymore.

The next set are for favorite sister pair of mine. Now these are soo soooo easy!!!! If you can iron you can make these!!

These are a huge hit, always!! I just picked up a tank top or t shirt at old navy or target when I need one. Here is a link for the rhinestone sayings... there are a ton out there. I think I made one for a friend that said Bride for her bachelorette party. I would recommend these as an easy handmade project.

I forgot to take pictures of the full color iron on I made. It ends up looking silk screened, and it seems to be of decent quality. I think it said "cupcake" with a cupcake on it, and I added a rhinestone on the cherry. So it was cute and easy, and loved by the little girls!!!

The picture at the top, was found at a store in Willow Glen called fleurish. I saw these after I sent the package. But the next baby to come around might just have something like that.....