Wednesday, October 26, 2011

My new hobby.....

So, I have a new hobby that I have fallen in love with....sewing! I know...crazy ! Especially since I have no creative or artistic bone in my body but my very patient friend, Jody, came over to give me a hands on lesson and I love it! I find it very relaxing. I am making dresses for Jordan right now. They are called pillowcase dresses and are the simplest dress you can make. Once I get this down without any mistakes then I'll move onto more complex dresses. Anyway, it's nice to have a hobby again and have friends to do it with.
I'm focusing very hard on making sure my stitches are straight...they still came out crooked but hey, I'm still learning.
A big reason why I want to get more into crafts....Jordan! I'd love for her (and Jamie) to grow up doing crafts with me and making things too. Here she is helping me pin my fabric to measurement of her dress.
Finished product!

Ignore the crazy hair...but here it is with a shirt underneath it. I can also put long sleeves under it and add a pair of jeans to it for a layered look.

Jordan's 2nd Birthday - Family Celebration

For Jordan's second day of celebration we were blessed to have my whole family come out. Great Grandma, Aunt Melanie, Cousin Baby Ashlyn, Uncle Jason and Aunt Katie all came out to celebrate Jordan's birthday and her baptism (which was the following day). She had a lot of fun opening the gifts and her cousin, Ashlyn, really enjoyed helping as well. She loved having us all sing Happy Birthday to her. It was a great night and with having her surrounded by so many people who love her made it that much more special!
Happy 2nd Birthday, Baby Girl!
Her reaction to all us once we were done signing Happy Birthday....so cute!
Lot's of new baby toys. She got a whole new baby changing station, new diaper bag, and a new baby that has a little potty with it (hoping this will help with potty training).
The two cuties.....Ashlyn had so much fun helping with present opening.

Jordan after cake and opening presents.....crazy girl!

Jordan's 2nd Birthday - Wildlife Zoo Trip

Jordan was a very lucky girl this year and had two days of birthday celebration! The first day was on her actual birthday and Nani and Jeremy took the day off from work and we all went up to the Wild Life Zoo. Jordan loves animals right now so we thought this would be perfect for her. We all had a great time! Jordan was fascinated with all the animals...in particular the monkey's. They kids also went on the Sky Ride, the Safari Train and the Water Ride. So much fun and we can't wait to go back again.
Birthday girl....her theme was Tinkerbell so I ordered her a shirt with the number 2 on it and her name underneath it. I tried to get a good picture of it but this was the best I got. :)
Watching the monkey's swing around in their homes. She LOVED it!
Daddy and Jamie just finishing with the water ride. There was a big drop so I was surprised Jamie enjoyed it as much as he did. He went on a it a few times.
Best buddies....relaxing on the train ride.

Nani with her best buddies! The kids always have so much fun with her!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Our Baby Girl turns 2!!

As many of you know we are a very musical family (i.e: I don't mean we actually have musical talent but we always like to have the radio on and spend many nights dancing the night away as a family). From the moment I found out I was pregnant with Jordan the first song that came to mind for her was "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder. I sang this song to her throughout my pregnancy and when I would rock her to sleep as a baby. I love the words to this song and feel it's very appropriate for her. She has defininlty taught Jeremy and I about patience and understanding but most of all she's taught us what love is all about! We love you baby girl!
(one day old)

"Isn't she lovely, Isn't she wonderful
Isn't she precious, less than one minute old

(one year old)

"I never thought through love we'd be making one as lovely as she
but isn't she lovely made from love

(two going on twenty!)

"Isn't she pretty truly the angel's best
Boy, I'm so happy we have been heaven blessed
I can't believe what God has done through us he's given life to one
but isn't she lovely made from love."