I have 50 dollars saved up

and I want to buy a blessing gown for Lily
but it's kind of hard to find something right.
Most of them in the stores have crosses all over them
which I think is cheesy.
and surprisingly, they are outrageously expensive.
I was going to use the gown that I was blessed in, which would be so very sweet, but when I tried it on her it looked really weird because it is just one sheer piece of fabric so you just see diaper and socks - not to mention it's very cold. Even with a onesie underneath it looks odd so....
this is my special splurge (call it a birthday present for myself)
I am having trouble deciding though.
Maybe you can help?
Click the link on the pictures and tell me what you think in the Poll to the side.

A: This dress has a ver similar version at babies r us for $50. (different bonnet)


B: This one has a v neck and bow in front but I wonder if the lace is just too much

C: This one is a simple cotton with eyelet trim

D: This one in a poly dupioni fabric which is a little fancier

E: This dress is my very favorite and comes with matching booties!
but it is way too much for me - alas :_(

First smiles :)

Move that Bus!

In this episode my little guy is playing the part of crazy loud Ty (not a far stretch)
and the fireman hat is really supposed to be a red construction hat.
I am simply the interpreter.

Tip # 367

Don't leave your two year old alone with the paint even for one minute!

Tip #368
Always remember his smock.....

What a little bribery can do

Dakota Jack has not shown a bit of interest in his little sister yet.
To say the least, he is quite irritated by her presence.
In fact, if I am holding her and he wants a hug too he will go to the other side of me and shrug his shoulder as far from her as possible so as not to let even their clothes touch.
So this Sunday was very special. Not only was it Lily's first time to church (and mine with two kids and no husband) but I convinced Dakota (with the promise of a lollipop) to actually sit next to his sister for a little picture.

You can see his reluctance here

Then I begged for one step closer; an arm around her.

Here are his true feelings about that!

A quick reminder of his reward awaiting and I am treated with this:

Yoga & underwear: not at the same time, though that is nice too

Sleeping babes

This is what happens after I put him back into bed several times in the night then decide to give up and let him play until he poops out.

These are my little Lily lips!