Presley's 2nd Birthday

I know this is a week late, but better late than never! I cannot believe my little twinkie is already 2! It seems like just yesterday that I was bringing her home from the hospital. She is such a sweet girl, so funny, and beautiful.

Saturday we went to my parents house for dinner and celebrated her birthday with my family. Draper Days was also going on that weekend, so after dinner we headed to Draper Park to hang out and watch fireworks. Earlier that day my parents took her to the parade. She loved waving to everyone and getting candy and prizes from each float. She was very protective of her big stash! After dinner, at the park, my dad (Papa) took her on the little pony rides. Probably the highlight of the hour. She loved them! Papa and I also took her over to the little rides where she took a boat ride and went on the pink roller coaster. The fireworks were fun. She just sat in my lap and kept saying 'boom'. I didn't get home till just after midnight. She slept till 9 am that next morning!

Monday, Steve and I took her to Incredible Pizza to play some arcade games and ride the mini merry-go-round. We had lots of fun and so did she!!

She loved the ponies!

Hanging with Uncle Jason

Presents!

Jesse!!

Duke

My phone just rang and I didn't know the number. I usually don't answer if its a number I don't know but this time I did. On the other end was Mike. I haven't spoken to Mike in probably 5 years. Mike and I married in 2003 and divorced in 2005. During that time we adopted a Boston Terrier named Duke. Mike called me to let me know the Duke passed away today. Its strange how one phone call can bring back so many memories, some good and some bad. He was a very cute dog and hopefully he is happy in doggy heaven.

My Projects

Not very many people know that I have found a new hobby that I cannot get enough of, Sewing! My mom made a lot of my clothes growing up and I swore I would never sew my kids clothes... until now. I got a sewing machine for Christmas and here is what I do in my spare time:

my set up...

My first skirt I made for Presley. Its a good thing you can't see it too closely... :)

I bought some white onesies and cut out some flowers and appliqued them to the shirt. Its adorable on her!

my favorite so far...

almost done...

and almost done!

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