Waiting for Spring...as patiently as I can.

I understand I livin in the mountains but it is this time when I get super antsy for sunshine and warmer weather.  Looking out my window at the gray skies and white stuff that is still blanketing the ground I then venture home to my road de mud!  This is the time I wish I lived down a paved road and not one that sticks to my car like super glue!  But alas, I know the sun will eventually come out to visit and dry the mud and melt the snow and I can venture out on my bike which makes this girl so happy I could jump over the moon!  Until then I will fill my brain and day-dreams with happy colors like these...

...I'm off to day-dream my lunch break away!

Something Shiny...

I have to admit I am definitely easily distracted.  I sometimes feel like Dory on Finding Nemo by perhaps with a slightly better memory.  In the World we live in today there is so much knowledge and technology which can be good and bad I suppose, depending on how one looks at it.  I am always amazed at the things I come across on the internet followed by the thought...why didn't I think of that!? Although I then realize I did think about it but someone put it out there for those who don't have enough hours int he day or just haven't quite figured it out yet.  Example...Vanilla & Lace who posted this ever so handy and clever DIY camera purse/bag tutorial!

 

I have started carrying my camera around more recently, due to the fact we have officially broken ground and building is underway.  I am taking pictures once a week to see the progression of the house.  It's pretty interesting but of course only a couple of weeks in so there is definitely some time to go.

I was planning on making a bag for my camera but realized after finding the post on Vanilla & Lace I have the perfect bag I got from TJ Maxx that would fit my camera and lenses which would not only be great for capturing the weekly updates of the future structure (eeeek) but also travel.  When I have a few more hours in the day, I might actually get around to it and post some pictures.  ;)  Until then...I'm off to find something shiny! 

Ol' Blue Eyes

Have to say, I miss my lil' blue eyes.  She is the sweetest little girl...and I mean little.  She is a petite one for sure but such a cutie!

I had a hard time getting pictures of her outfits I made since I left my camera on my desk at the office when I left for the weekend...genius I know!  What's a girl to do?  Thank goodness for phones, it saved the day...a little fuzzy but was glad when I realized it was the lighting and not my eyes.

She is officially 1 (but still wearing the 3-6 mos. onesie I made for her when she was born) which is now a 3/4 sleeve instead of long sleeve.  Already making a fashion statement or she's gotten Auntie Em's monkey arms.  ;)

Her tutu was perfect until of course it was time for cake, in which case it was time for wardrobe change.  A girl has to have options right???  I planned her outfit colors after I found the cutest lil' pink shoes at Carter's.  My sister was amazed she kept them on the whole time.  Must be one comfy pair of shoes!

 

I so love this little face!  My sister sent me a picture of her in her cupcake dress since I didn't get to see it on her at the party but she saved it for her official birthday.  I just want to eat up those cheeks!  It is so fun making outfits for her which is about all I might have time to do for a little bit as I will have quite a bit to do since we just broke ground on the house this week.  I have a feeling that will keep me busy for a little while until I can get back and kiss those lil' cheeks again!