Lilly turns ONE!

Wow, I can't believe my baby girl is getting so big!
One whole year, and walking already for two months too.
She has been a magical addition to our family.
She fills our lives with pure joy and delight!
Her smile lights up the room like a burst of sunshine.

I can't image that a world once existed without her
Oh how I love my little Lilly!
*Happy Birthday Sweet Baby*

My new thing...

For those who don't know about this yet I'd like to share with you my new minibiz
They are this-mommy-made
uber darling hair Clips.
I am just getting started but you can peek at some samples on facebook

or visit it's blog Here

Good Idea; in theory

A friend gave me the idea to melt all my old crayon bits to make big swirly new ones.
I thought this would be a great project for Dakota (since he is always looking for a project)
and a good way to get Lilly to start scribbling since she would be able to hold onto bigger bits.

I decided to line my cupcake tin in foil.
'Kota loved every step of this and eagerly helped
peel, snap, and fill.

All was going according to plan and in the end

out popped these little cupped beauties

Unfortunately it was a bit messier than planned
(like usual)
and Lilly only wanted to eat them anyway

The next day we bought a brand-new box of crayons.
Eh, at least we tried...