Happy Mother’s Day

Brunch + handmade card = PERFECT Mother’s Day!

Thanks Duckie & Daddy for making me feel so loved and special!

Project 365: April 2011

March was another amazing month to be Duckie’s Mommie!

We got to see Baby (not so baby) Sydney and enjoyed the chance to see you both running around with each other for the first time!

Daddy got a new car and for a brief moment, you now look little again because the new car seat is way bigger. Mommy and Daddy smiled seeing you look so small!

 You can turn door knobs, climb up on a table and pull a wagon all by yourself.

Bubble baths, crayons, chalk, bubbles are your favorite things right now (in addition to loving and caring for Emmie).

On 04.16, you drew a squiggle, stopped, pointed to it and exclaimed, “COW!” ... So cool to see your imagination taking off.

Parmesan cheese are two of your most favorite things right now. Check out 04.21.

Yeah, that’s you licking the Parmesan sprinkles off of the pizza... 

If I only Mommy looked this cute while doing this...

You love to squat and say “CHEEEEESE!” when I take your picture. I’m always squatting to your level and I think it’s hilarious that this is how you understand having your picture taken.

In your eyes, Word World is just about the greatest thing that has ever graced the big screen! The whole family gets a huge kick out of watching you shake it to the Dancin’ Duck Bonanza! 

“Clap! And stomp! And wiggle waggle!! ... Now reach for the sky!!!”

Mommy had to go on a business trip but left you in good hands. Daddy, Aunt Susan, Aunt Catherine and Uncle Monty took extremely good care of my precious cargo while I was away! We are so lucky to be blessed with such wonderful family and friends!

You never cease to amaze me with your latest discovery, talents or vocabulary!

Happy Easter!

Hope you had an amazing day! 

Here’s a sneak peek at ours.

 

 

More pictures and an Easter basket tutorial to come...

Lovely Letterpress + Giveaway!

Most of my designer’s life, I have had an obsession for letterpress. 

 (source: BellaFigura: my all-time favorite letterpress site)

I love the tactile feel of heavyweight, blotter paper. 

I am amazed by the craft.

The texture of each debossed letter or pattern.

What’s not to love??

Of course not all of us can learn the classic trade nor can we invest in the equipment.
Thankfully, there is a fun alternative!

...drum roll please...

Check out this amazing giveaway for an Epic Letterpress machine starter kit!

Visit Birthday Girl to check it out!

Woo Hoo!

Never used to like beards

But I do now!

Who wants AWESOME jewelry?!

Who would love to win
an AMAZING set of Stella & Dot earrings?!

Check out my good friend, Lindsay’s page to enter the GIVEAWAY!!

About a month ago, she invited me to a party and I FELL IN LOVE with the entire line!!

I immediately bought a set of rings and a pair of earrings for myself and a bracelet for Duckie!

Of course, I wanted it ALL!!

The next day, she decided she would become a stylist and BOOM!! She did it! (woo hoo!!)

Check out her blog to enter the giveaway!

And don't forget to visit her personal Stella & Dot site!

Dear Duckie

My sweet girl, you are growing up so quickly. I know it sounds so cliché but it’s so true. Every day, it seems like you are saying something new and coming up with funny things to say! A week ago, you looked at baby Titus and said “Hiiii Ti-tusss! Hey buddy!”

You love being the center of attention - you know how to make people laugh and love to work the crowd!! I love it when you go around an entire room shaking everyone’s hand or passing out free hugs and kisses. It’s so cute, not to mention extremely loving and kind. :)

Some of your favorite things are...

DANCING! Anytime you hear music, you stop what you’re doing and bust a move!

wearing dresses and shoes!

stickers, drawing and “co-luhs” (crayons)

taking care of her babies, Emmie and Ash-ooo (Ashlee)

Emmie is your favorite though. You like to carry her around, feed her, love her, make her dance, put her down for a nap and sometimes throw her across the room saying “uh-oh Em-mieee!” :)

pips (chips)

ma-pies (aka little gerber puffs)

It’s the most amazing blessing to be your mommy. I love you so much and am so thankful the Lord has given us the privilege of being your parents. Each day is a precious gift and I can’t wait for the next!