First Birthday

There is something so special about a first birthday. Though very few of us remember our first birthday it is so special as a parent. It is a cause for great celebration as our little ones have reached milestones we never thought possible a few months ago at 3 am, crying baby, stinky diaper, tired parents (the list goes on, right?) and is definitely a reason to celebrate for many more to come.

Our neighbour's daughter turned one a couple of weeks ago and Miss G and I attended the birthday party. I didn't manage to sew anything in time but did make this card for the cute little cupcake!

Valentine's Day Card

I made this Valentine's Day card for our babysitter. I saw someone using conversation hearts to write a love note somewhere on the internet and thought that our babysitter would be the perfect recipient. She does such a great job with our little one and we are so grateful to have her in our lives. I never liked conversation hearts as a treat anyways (i'm more of a swedish berry, skittles kind of person) so they were better utilized this way. I did, however, eat the ones that had smudged ink or unreadable mesages... and I was sick from them later that night. I knew there was a reason I didn't like them!

The pic isn't great (I'm going to have to work on my photography skills) but the message reads:

"Just 4 u on Valentine's Day

How nice it is to stay here when mommy goes to work. I always have a good time with you, it's true. Because you hug me, love me and show me all the things I can do. I'm sure I'm not always E-Z 2 Plez and you are very good at keeping me cool. I "heart" you. Mega kiss, from Gretchen."