Birthday Party

What a weekend! I have to say that I was exhausted after this birthday party. I know I put it on myself, but it was a ton of work. James helped where he could, but I just like doing things a certain way.
I think Kate really enjoyed it!
Friday started with some snow. A lot of snow!! Kate was home with "pink eye" which she's never actually had, and I don't believe she had it Friday either. She gets a swollen eye (whichever one she is sleeping on) when she gets a cold. It never develops into anything, and usually gets better within the day with no drops. So anyway, she was home, and it was really nice because we got to enjoy the snow from the house. I put her down for a nap, did some sewing, and when she woke up... it was white outside!
she was digging it. dropped her blue frog to take a closer look.

beautiful.

But the snow was not going to keep us down.. we had a party to plan! Saturday, we continued on with the decorating, etc.

cupcakes!! Time consuming, but way worth it. I made white cake with strawberry cream cheese icing (the same icing from my friend Alicia's shower that I made). That girl Paula Deen.. she knows what she's doing with that icing recipe.

Kate had to have her own cake.

she had a valentine's tree on her birthday.

Aunt Jen sent beautiful flowers!

I made Kate a pin to wear on her clothes, that way she would still be wearing something special for her birthday no matter what outfit (which turned out to be a good idea).

Posing with daddy!

Checking out the cake with mom.

so here's the trouble with the dress. It was a little more form fitting than she was used to. Maybe it was a tad too small? I'm not sure. But she dropped this orange ring, and tried to get it.. and fell to the floor.

Insert thumb: remain on floor. She wouldn't move!!

It was just like that story my mom was telling me about dressing up the cats in doll clothes when i was little.. they wouldn't move either (what torture)!! Well she wasn't telling that story because of Kate, but it's funny now that I'm putting the 2 together.

I had to take her out of the dress and tights. Oh well!! ;)

Outfit #2 was just as pink and more comfy. Pin still on.

We sang and put the cake in front of Kate. As I guessed, she freaked when she got the icing on her hands (notice she is still holding her golf ball, too).

We had to take her out of the chair to stop the crying, and then we just did what any normal parent would do - forced the cake in by spoon.

she really like it! She ate her whole piece of cake. Yea for birthday cake!

My Mom and Dad and James's Dad and Lisa and sister Melissa were all there to party.

I am very sad that James' mom and Gail were not able to come. Not to worry Grandmamma Kathy and Grandmamma Gail!! We will see you soon, and this little valentine can party again!

Kate had lots of fun with her gifts. She loved them all!

Yehaw!! tissue paper.

We had so much fun.

And then we were exhausted..

Happy Birthday Kate!!

1 Year Ago

One year ago today, our little valentine was born. It's so fun to look back, because it sure doesn't seem like a year ago, and so much has changed..

2 days before.. I was feeling really pregnant.


At Emory Crawford Long, waiting on Kate. The epidural was working, obviously.

About 5 minutes old. James spoke to Kate, and she looked over at him.. "that's my daddy!"


She was so tiny and so sweet. 6 lbs, 5 oz, 17-1/2 inches long.



Getting dressed to go home.
3 weeks old.



She was such a tiny thing!! It's so hard to believe she's a year old today.
Happy birthday baby girl!!


More photos coming of the party. :)

Spring is coming

What do we have here? A window...
And a golf ball..
Very important items in determining the weather..
Holy Smokes! That's some wind, people.
Is it going to snow??? Again???
Golf ball says no, sun is coming.

Hmm... that would be a nice change.
(blows raspberries)
(Sunday) Hey!! It's sunny!!
(today I have a pony, no golf ball. Sorry no weather predictions).

Gettin Crafty II

Valentine's Day is coming up, and that means our little Kate turns 1!!!! So hard to believe.

I've been keeping pretty busy with little crafts revolving around the birthday and holiday.

This is my "craft closet". This is where the magic happens!! hahahha
This doesn't really fall under the category of making something, but whatever. I finally hung up some photos that I've had forever. I had stopped putting up new photos and I took down a lot of old ones since we had our house on the market. Well that was 6 months ago, and I'm tired of not having our photos up!! I decided: we do still live here. I don't care if they see them, I want to be able to enjoy them. So here's one arrangement at the stairs. I'm very pleased with it. Of course I've changed the photos inside the frames all around since this photo.

And you can't tell, but these are some photos from our wedding... just hung. When did we get married??? yeah, almost 6 years ago.

Here are some of our Valentine's decorations.. how fun!! I love pink and red, and Kate does, too (she can't argue- heehee).

Here's one of the birthday projects I made. Our little Valentine on the wall.

And we can't forget our other Valentine, Lanndyn. I have always made a point to send a Valentine gift to Lanndyn every year. She looks forward to it! This year, I found out she and her mom are going to start a sewing class (she does want to be a fashion designer, after all). I decided she needed a pincushion.
oooohhhh.... ahhh. Work friends, you will recognize the fabric. :)

And now for my favorite part...

I freakin made shoes!!!!

I got a pattern online for making baby shoes, and I spent 2-1/2 hours the other night making these. I had not completely finished them, but I had to take a photo because I was so excited!! James wants me to go into business, and I told him he was crazy. No way. But I would consider making another pair or 2. Hopefully Kate can where these on her birthday- that will be the true test of craftsmanship. :)

by the way, I have no idea why all of the above is underlined. Blogger is so ridiculous sometimes!!