Wee-One Wednesday: Sophia Michelle Persi

We are very happy to introduce our new niece and cousin, Sophia Michelle Persi ! Born around 4am this morning, 20 inches, 7 pounds & 9 ounces. Mother and baby are doing great! What a wonderful gift to be thankful for. Have a happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Sew Crafty Saturday: Three

Part One: I can not believe Lilly is almost three. She is no longer a baby. I am constantly surprised by the little details of her life that I do not remember. It all goes by so fast, and I definitely feel like I am just along for the ride. I thank God for entrusting me with these little lives. It is such a responsibility!

Part Two:Birthday party preparation is under way over here for her big dance party. She is very excited. I don't know if you know this, but we dance almost every night before dinner. Dan, Rich, and Bobby have been working hard on the set list. Lilly planned the menu of all her favorite foods (Hope everyone likes pickles)! and I have been working on the decorations and outfits. Here is a new birthday wreath I made for the front door. I really like it, and can reuse it because I used clothespins to attach the Birthday person's name. Aren't I clever? Ha!

Wee-One Wednesday: Lilly to the Rescue

"Mama, Come here! Iris is stuck! Come quick, Mama!"

Misc. Monday: Wood King

I think I have mentioned that long ago Dan had an apprenticeship with a wood worker. He learned a lot and really enjoyed it. Here is his latest installment. Lilly loves it, and her mommy is very impressed. Thank you, Daddy!!!

Wee-One Wednesday: Toothy Grin

Can you see my 2 little friends?

Misc. Monday: First Playdate

The ladies and I had the wonderful opportunity to babysit Reese while Heather helped out in Maddie's Kindergarten class. All the two babies wanted to do was touch each other's heads, and Lilly couldn't believe Reese was crawling and kept saying, "Baby Iris can't crawl." I told Lilly to stop rubbing it in her sister's face! Heather and Maddie brought over lunch when they came to pick up Reese, and the two bigger girls played for a bit, while us Mommies got a chance to talk. Such a fun day!

Sew Crafty Saturday: Boo-tiful

I found this adorable outfit in the Chasing Fireflies catalogue for $55. Let's just say it was the "inspiration" for Iris' Halloween outfit which was closer to $20, and I think just as cute! The onsie is from baby Gap, the leg warmers are by Babylegs, and I made the headband and the crinoline apron skirt myself.

Wee-One Wednesday: Pumpkin Patch

Well, it was a hot one this year, and of course I dressed the girls in all black. We decided to go to Cal Poly Pomona. They only do it for one weekend, and I think everyone in So. California was there! Everyone was nice. The prices were great and we had a lot of fun. Lilly didn't want to pose for pictures. She was much happier to run free. Who wouldn't be, right?

Mis. Monday: Frightfully Cute

We hope you had a fun Halloween! Friday, we carved pumpkins with my mom and the Givens Fam. Saturday, all of the grandparents came to see the girls, and Auntie Nea Nee made a surprise appearance. We trick or treated around our street with Grammy, Bobby and Amy, and finished the night off with the Garcia Family. There are over 300 pictures of the night on my camera (Whoops!), needless to say, here are just a few!