Sweet Baby Girl

Our Little Girl is growing up so fast. Tonight she slept in a big girl bed, fell asleep just like a little angel. Here are pictures of her sleeping like an agnel, and then getting into trouble like a little monkey- she got into my flour canister and decorated the livingroom with flour- it was hilarious!
I can’t believe she’ll be 3 on March 30th!!!

Fun Crafting Websites to check out!

Pie Recipes from one of my new favorite movies: Waitress

http://www.recipe4living.com/Common/Article.aspx?id=55680

How to guide on painting ceramic plates you can actually use in the kitchen- using a home oven- no kiln necessary!

http://kariandkijsa.blogspot.com/2007/11/is-that-your-art-in-oven.html

Where has all the pink gone????

So, in my eternal quest for all things pink, I find it harder and harder as time goes by to find my pastel pink items. Recently I have been trying desperately to locate pink heart shaped ramekins and a matching light pink torch. A few years ago, my friend and I purchased a creme brulee set for our other friend, and in my search for her gift, I would’ve sworn I saw a light pink set . . . maybe I was hoping or dreaming, but now, I can find nothing of the sort! I have been able to find Le Crueset covered pink ramekins, which are absolutely to die for, but a whopping 15-20 dollars a piece! I have found a few sets- with various pastel colors on e-bay around 25 and up, and one seemingly small company selling heart shaped Chantal pink ramekins for 5.99 a piece, but don’t know if I trust them enough with this all important purchase! I have a pink kitchen aid, the matching blender, and the matching tea pot . . . so the search is still on for the rest of my pink . . .

I also searched far and wide for a pink ski parka (saw two pictures of Jessica Simpson in one that was TDF), but that too was like finding a needle in a haystack, apparently it was Juicy Couture and limited . . . so I purchased an Abercrombie one . . . as always I am forced to settle . . . oh life is so tough!! haha

 

Click here to see my jacket:

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Christmas Projects

I just finished Chris’s stocking- repurposed from one of Jais’s old sweaters, and some white chenille I think it’s cute, what do you think?

1/100th of what I’m up to- Elf season in full swing!

I’m so happy- I made a semi-homemade pizza and Jais and Charlise LOVED it! Yay- no more frozen pizzas! Jais is patiently waiting for his pizza to come out of the oven- notice my handy oven lock- which is superglued to the oven!

Chocolate Gingerbread men and women

Lemon piped bows and fairy pillows

 

Jais helping with cookies- (eating sprinkles and sprinkling the carpet)Charlie helping decorate cookies (eating chocolate)

Father’s Day

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Me and Chris- who is the most amazing man, friend, husband, and father to our children. How did I get so lucky?

Charlie in Wonderland

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This is a little Alice outfit I created for D-Land.

Monkey Dress

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This is a little summer dress I came up with for 4th of July. I didn’t want to do the traditional red white and blue. She LOVES twirling in this dress! I think it’s adorable on her- not to toot my own horn

Easter Sweetie

This is a custom set I created for e-bay and sold last month. I sold 2 dresses using the same fabric, but different styles. I was very pleased with the results and my customers gave me rave reviews. I hope to sell my designs for more money soon!

Welcome to my JOYFUL blog!

I love to do so many things, I would need a million blogs to document them, but since I am a mother of two toddlers and a busy military wife, I will be documenting it all on this blog. Come join me on my creative adventures!