My New Pajamas!

I am a stickler for anything kitty related.  Love my two kitties an love finding cute clothes for Emily with kitties on them!  So I was in love with these new PJ's and snagged them right up for my little lady.

Trying to take photos of Emily is always a challenge....

Aren't I cute in my new pajamas?

Hey Mom, whatcha got there?

I wanna play, what is that thing?

What?  Why can't I play with the camera?

Please?  I really want to smudge up the lens mom!

Gimme Gimme!

I want it!

Waaaa, I can't LIVE if if you won't let me play with it!

I can't take it anymore!

I hate you mom!

OH, MR. BUNZ!  Can you believe what mom did?!?

You understand me don't ya Mr. Bunz?

Sigh, Everything will be okay I guess....

She ALWAYS is intrigued when I pull out the camera, but in all actuality it was nearing nap time so she was extra fussy.  Gotta love pictures of a fussy baby though (I know I love a good "crying" picture, can't help but giggle at the drama.)

We went upstairs for a rest after this. :)

Spring is Here!

So even though the weather here is unpredictable and down right junky at times (welcome to Michigan), it's a beautiful thing when the leaves start sprouting and the flowers start blooming....

Mom's day!

Well, after a whirlwind of a Saturday, Sunday came upon us quick and it was Mother's Day!  Technically this was my second mother's day.  However, last year I was in a daze and was overcome with the daunting reality that we were bringing a teeny tiny infant baby to our home for the first time!  It was a great way to celebrate the holiday of course, but I didn't really feel like a "mom" quite yet.  I felt like an under experienced girl that somehow was allowed to take a baby home with her as was supposed to know what to do with it!

My what a difference a year can make.  I am a mom.  I feel like a mom.  I care for my child 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  It is the hardest, yet most rewarding job I've ever had the privilege to have and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

So it was my day.  Mom's day.

Emily (aka daddy) got me the most wonderful card and beautiful diamond earrings.  Jim then went out and got me a breakfast of champions - McDonalds as per my request - large caramel iced coffee, a sausage and egg mcmuffin with no cheese, and one of the greasiest hash browns on the planet.

It was perfect.

We then headed downtown to our annual Detroit Athletic Club brunch with the Choate and Jeffery family.  It was delicious as always.  The rest of the day was ours!  We had seen all of the family the day before at the birthday party, so we passed out our cards and said our best wishes then.

Then we did something crazy.

A family friend of Jim's is an aspiring musician.  He had recently released an album with a band - Ando & the Jolly Barrels, but alas, priorities shifted and the band split.  Ando decided to continue on his own.  He doesn't live around here anymore, but apparently got a gig at a bar near the campus of Michigan State University.  Jim's parents told us about it and we thought it would be fun to go.  They then offered to watch the little muchkin for us.....overnight....since we would out late.

Our first full night without Emily.  Cue tears.

Yeah, I got a little teary walking to the car.  But they called us a few times and let us know when she fell asleep and that all was a okay.

Anyways, back to Ando.  I didn't mentioned what type of music he plays......

Death Polka.

Yep, you heard me.  It's quite the niche, eh?

We went, he rocked out, we bought some t-shirts, we went home and crashed.  All in all in was a great time, and a once in a lifetime experience to see!

Feel free to check out his website at:  www.deathpolka.com.

Good times had by all!

And without further ado, my great mom's day present:

 

Just bein' artsy fartsy

Emily's First Birthday

What a whirlwind of a week!  I've pretty much exhausted myself this week preparing for this day.  And well, it went GREAT!  The day was perfect.  Beautiful weather, lots of family and friends, good food, and one happy little girl!  I am definitely more of a "a picture is worth 1000 words" kind of girl, so I will let the photos tell the day!

Outfit was made by me.  "Applique" onesie and a colorful tulle tutu:

This hat was a gift from a good family friend.   It looks so adorable!

Here is all the party decor.  I made the Poms and the birthday banner:

The cake....oh the cake.  Yes, I made that cake.  I had taken cake decorating classes....oh lets see, 4 years ago!!!  And let me tell you, this was hard work.  Trying to get this thing decorated while watching over a roaming toddler - definitely a challenge!  But it turned out great!

Emily's personal "smash" cake.  Also decorated by me.  Just a simple little diddy:

Friends and family gather for the fun!

My awesome Uncle Chuck manned the camera while Emily stuffed her face with cake.  He did an AWESOME job!  He also took the last three "candids" on the montage above:

A great family shot:

Love the messy cake hand!

Emily's best bud Super Mario was helping her eat the cake:

Lastly the gifts....Miss Emily was getting pretty tired by then.  We got lots of nice things:

We had a great day.  Emily did so well.  She interacted great with everyone, enjoyed her cake and everyone had a wonderful time.  The weather was gorgeous out today and I just couldn't of asked for a better turnout.  I can't believe my little girl is now a TODDLER!  She is just changing right before our eyes and we are so wonderfully blessed!