Kelli: Learning Sign Language

I've been teaching Kelis sign language. She knows "more", "food", "all done" and "kiss". Here's the cutest little video of her signing.

MMMM: Pomander

Here is a how to video on one of the decorations that I plan on using for my daughter's first birthday shindig - pomander aka kissing ball. I used the colors of Foofa from Yo Gabba Gabba. I am pretty pleased with the outcome.

Kelli: First Birthday Ideas

With Kelis' first birthday quickly approaching I've been thinking of something I can do for her birthday. I decided I won't throw her a birthday party considering she'll probably just sleep right through it. I would like to take her to sesame place and invite one or two other families. I'm not sure yet but I do know that I want to take nice photos of her. Rather than having her wear a birthday hat, I was thinking about making mini top hats. I did a quick Google search and found some absolutely fantastic hats for sale. Before I purchased any I wanted to see if I could make them myself (I would make everything myself if I could).

I whipped this silly hat up in about 5 minutes, literally. I used some scrap fabric, paper, Elmers glue and a random headband that I bought for Kelis months ago. I did not try to be neat at all. I just wanted to see if it was something that I should go out and purchase supplies to make or if I should simply purchase ready made ones.

It definitely wasn't hard to make but I'm still not convinced that I want to purchase all of the supplies for the style of hat that I have in mind.

MMMM: Romper

I recently drafted my very own pattern for a romper for Kelis. I've always wanted one of my own but for some reason I haven't gotten around to purchasing it. Anyhow here it is...

Those were the best photos I could get at the time. She was just not in the photo taking mood.

One thing that I plan on changing about the romper is the height of the back shorts. I want it to be about an inch higher because sometimes the top of her pamper shows. If anyone is interested in seeing a post about the pattern please comment and let me know. I'll be happy to share.

I'm Back

I made a decision to stop writing on this blog (even though I just started) but I realized how stress relieving it was for me. SO I'M BACK

Kelis has been doing all sorts of awesome things.
She's pulling herself up by using any stable object in her path.
She's walking and holding onto things.
Her two bottom teeth is finally out!
She's giving kisses (I just love her kisses).

Those are all I can recall right now but I'm sure I'm missing stuff.

MMMM: Collage

I try to take pictures of Kelis with my slr camera a few times a month. In the back of my mind I knew that when she turned 1 that I wanted to make some kind of collage showcasing her growth. With Father's Day approaching I wanted to speed it up. Here's what I've been working on....
I'm showing you all because I know her dad won't be looking around on this blog.

It isn't done by any means, but I wanted to share just in case someone is looking for something to make for Father's Day. I'm making it using Photoshop. It's 8x10.

Kelli: She likes

This morning when Kelis and I woke up, I took her in the bathroom to wash her face and she instantly went to look for the toilet. It made me giggle because she just loves to see the toilet flush. I decided then that I would make a list of 8 things (because she's 8 months) that makes Kelis happy.

1. Momma
2. Her reflection (Boy oh boy does she get excited about her reflection)
3. Daddy
4. Her pacifier
5. A Blackberry (cell phone)
6. Tissues (she likes to rip them into pieces and chew it like bubble gum)
7. Food
8. Comb (It's the only thing that will keep her occupied while I'm braiding her hair)

I really had to debate about number 8. Cords came in really close. She likes pull and eat any cord she sees: the computer cord, cell phone chargers, headphones.....whatever