Look Ma!

So my sister has recently introduced me to the world of craft blogs! Just ask Adam, I am hooked on all the cute things these super creative women do in their homes.  I am constantly going to the craft stores and looking around, convincing Adam I NEED this or that and daydreaming about what I want to make.

Here is my first blog-worthy creation. I started with this for $3.  Yes, what a splurge!

With a little spray paint..

And a helper (from a distance of course)

Next I threaded the jute through the little metal things that hold in the picture. And added this cute flower made out of ribbon!

And another flower/bow at the top.

It looked like this! So cute right?

 And the final touches... A few photos!

If you can't tell I am proud of myself. Basically a can of spray paint and some hot glue, but a masterpiece in my mind! I suppose beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder/maker.

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Up Up

So now that Lily bug knows how to crawl, she has moved on to standing.  She stands on everything.  Pulls herself up on the coffee table, the end tables, the TV stand, the walls, the bath, me.  Seriously, everything.  Then she bangs her hands on whatever happens to be within reach.  Poor thing has had many head bonks when she loses her balance, but ever the trooper, she returns to the same perilous places and pulls herself back up.  She has even started letting go and balancing for a few seconds before toppling over or grabbing on for support.

And a cute shot of her little butt.  Ha ha its so funny when she crawls and her little diaper sticks out the back.

On another note, I am so excited for Thanksgiving!!! It is definitely my favorite holiday.  All my favorite foods come out around the holidays, especially the desserts.  I have already been watching The Food Network in preparation for the day that I cook the whole meal for my family!

I'm feeling a bit like rambling tonight, possibly because Adam has been studying 24/7 for the past three days, and I have barely spoken to anyone besides Lily.  However, tomorrow is Park Day, which I love.  Sunshine, little kids and other moms all getting out of the house and playing.  What could be better?

PS. I got a new phone and downloaded this app called "Unblock Me."  I think I have been playing it for two hours.  Perhaps I have an addictive personality and never knew it until this game came along.  If you don't have it, get it.

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Ugly Face

So lately Lily has been making this really strange face.  We have taken to calling it the "ugly face" because it pretty much makes her look, well, ugly.  Ha ha ok nothing could make her look truly ugly in our eyes, but still not the most attractive way to gaze at people. Here is a decent shot of it, not the full on grimace, but a relatively good snapshot.

She does still have her cute smile! Here Lily is after church today. So cute.  By the way, I made those flowers on her head.  Yes me.  I am extremely proud of myself.  Ha ha kinda make her ears stick out, but I don't even care.  Too busy reveling in the fact that I am finally getting crafty. 

 

Also, a shout out to cousin Ethan- Happy First Birthday!!!!!

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Zootie Patootie

I got Lily some cute warmers and now that her legs are in a constant crawling motion she can really show them off! Here is just one pair my zootie rocks!

Now she actually isn't a big fan of crawling around yet, as demonstrated by her whines in the video, but I think once she gets the idea she'll learn to appreciate her new found mobility (and independence)!!!

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Happy Halloween!

Since it was Lily's first Halloween, we were hoping for a darling costume and tons of cute pictures.  well we got the costume part, but Lily did not cooperate with the picture part.  So here is what we got...

This was attempt number two at a costume! Adam's little Rebel girl (minus the creepy announcer voice)! She was much happier with this one.  Looking darling holding her pumpkin.

Adam and I didn't dress up this year, but look out for next year - we are already getting our creative juices flowing.  Hopefully Lily will appreciate all the effort when she is older!

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