Sunshines

***Sunday, April 24th, 2011***

We have had a nice Easter.  We ate breakfast at one of my favorites breakfast places EMILY'S.  They do a great breakfast that includes an all you can eat free buffet of cakes and fresh fruit.  I don't really want to tell too many people about it because it will get busy.  Lucky for me, only a few people read this blog!!

How cute are these!  

The white one is a Philippines dish.

While it isn't always this impressive, it is always an impressive spread.  Look at the cupcake peeps!

So I just wanted to say something about my own two little peeps.  We were visiting some new puppies today, and the pup that I was holding started to make those baby grunting sounds that only puppies make, which I had forgotten they make, and it made me want to write down the following, so I will never forget it.

There's something about the newly found warm weather, that transforms me into the mother that I want to be all of the time.

I am patient with Lone this weekend, as we walk around the block.  I find myself having the time to stop and compare the textures and colours of the different types of mosses we meet along the road's way.  I study her face and her hair (hair I would kill to have), in the sunlight and marvel at this special child with braids that perch on her shoulders.  I forget that she does the opposite of everything I ask of her these days. That she is so head strong.  I don't even mind when she complains (for the second time, first to daddy earlier) that my toenails scratch her in the tub (yes it's often a communal tub, have you seen the price of gas!! We have a hummer!!)  I just find her funny and adorable and I laugh.

I like how quiet and gentle I am with Smyth during these sunny days.  I marvel at her genius as she immediately understands the workings of her new Easter toy and   puts the balls in the big pocket.  I don't even care that she is almost eleven months and seems no closer to crawling, let alone walking.  She is smart and quick and waves at my breast when I tell her "it's time to say bye bye to the boo", when it's apparent that she's not really hungry and I want to put down my shirt.  In the afternoon sun she is a bright shinning beacon of my love and she amazes me by how she has slipped in as the forth member of this family and made it so none of us can remember nor imagine life without her.

I can't imagine life without either of them and while yes, I miss dancing the night away, I look forward to showing these little girls some of my more current dance moves.

My girls, like the sun, warm my heart and my home. 

MODELS

***Friday, April 22nd, 2011***

My girls have been modeling for me....

Can't even tell that it was super hard to get them to do it!

Lone, once you get her into it, she's a natural :)

Working Away

***Wednesday, April 20th, 2010***

I have been very busy working away, making little girl's clothes for a store that is opening in a neighboring town soon.  I was so honored when the store owner contacted me and asked to put some of my creations into her boutique!  Now I just have to make them And Lone and Smyth need to model them by next week!!  I also make clothes for another shop, my etsy store and I am doing a show this summer.  So, I've been busy!!  Good thing it's raining!! 

Just made this banana number from a t-shirt. Ruffles on the bum!  

It makes me think of Bobo Choses and their new summer line.  I love their clothes!!

Reading Books Makes You Smarter

***Tuesday April 12th, 2011***

My lovely friend Liz Collard has written her second kid's book "The Secret Of Pirate Taz".  I love that I can actually see her daughter's face in Pirate Taz's.  Such a good likeness.  You may recall Liz also wrote "Jeremiah, The Schoolhouse Dog".  

I am very proud of her and her children's books. She's a great writer and imagine writing a book that your children and then their children and even their children will read.  Such a special gift to be able to give to your loved ones.

On that note, I guess I should also mention that I too am a published author :)  A story of mine was accepted into a compilation of short stories about mother's advice "Wisdom of Our Mothers".  I am happy that I am able to honor my mother in such a great book.  Of course, had I know I was going to be published, I would have obsessed over my story longer.  Probably, like way too long.  I'm thinking maybe weeks or months even...  

I can't afford to put that amount of time into an insecurity.  

So, I guess it's good that I didn't know I'd land in such a great book.  It's on my coffee table.   If you are my friend and you don't notice it when you're at my house, don't worry, I point it out.  

I wonder if Liz has her books on her coffee table?

P.S I don't know why or how half my blog became a larger font.  It's really a  miracle that I have figured out how to even have a blog.  I'm in no way trying to claim more fame for my book :)

ETSY KIDS

***Sunday, April 10th, 2011***

I am a proud member of Etsy Kids, which is totally dedicated to handmade goodies just for kids and babies. Recently, I created a "treasury" of some of the cute things being made by other Etsy Kids members (the competition).  So much talent!! and I might add, modeled by super cute babies!!  Please have a look here.

Wish I could have found a way to add my super cute kid!!  

Guess she'll have to model clothes for me soon!!

I also came across benjaminballerina.  While I couldn't use their kids clothes in this particular treasury, I think they are super talented and really hope to buy one of their pieces for my girls!!  Go have a look!!