The Closeness of Sisters, Random Pictures

This past Wednesday was my birthday and the girls and I dressed all in pink with our cupcake headbands made by Janissa of JM Baby Boutique. Hubby took us all out for breakfast and we spent most of the day outdoors enjoying the beautiful warm Indian Summer weather we were having.
I just love sitting back and watching the girls play. There is such a special bond and closeness between sisters.

It saddens me how fast they are growing yet at the same time it is so bitter sweet.

Day by day we build memories that we will cherish for a lifetime!


I love Zella's sweet laughter and the way she looks at the world with those big blue wide curious eyes.

I love Xiera's Adventurous Spirit. She is always so spontaneous and assertive with everything she sets her mind to.

I can see myself in both of them. But I also see qualities within them that set them apart from myself and each other making them special and unique individuals.

With Love,
Lindsay

I made a difference today.....

Did You?


With Love,
Lindsay

Grosgrain: Tree Frog Costume Giveaway

Okay this has to be the cutest costume I have ever seen!!! Zella would be absolutely ADORABLE in this next year!!!! We can only hope we can be the lucky winners!!! If you want a chance to win this AWESOME costume, please click on the link below to find out how!!!
Tropical Tree Frog Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!


With Love,
Lindsay

Soooooo Excited!!!

5 more minutes until Ghost Hunters Live on Sci Fi!!!!! You know I will be crocheting and watching at the same time! 7 whole hours!!! Hurray!!

Happy Halloween Everyone! ;)

With Love,
Lindsay

Begger's Night

We went Trick Or Treating in my parents' neighborhood again this year and the girls had so much fun!!!
Zella's face says it all!!! LOL!

Xiera loved hanging out with her cousin Libby!

And we saw so many neat Halloween displays!


And even some real creative ones! I know I probably shouldn't post this one, but you have to admit it is pretty clever!


With Love,
Lindsay

Now There is a Pear and a Bow Holder Giveaway!

My good friend and amazing designer Stacy of Cloud Dust is making this adorable outfit for Zella!


I know, it is adorable isn't it? Well I just HAD to make a hat to match!

I can't wait to share pics of Zella modeling this one!!! I may even have to make some leg warmers to match! ;)

O and BTW......You have to go and check out her Blog!!! She is giving away this ADORABLE TUTU bow holder!!! I almost hate telling you about this because I really want one of these for Xiera's ballerina themed bedroom, but know that even if we don't win, this is definitely on our must have list!!!


With Love,
Lindsay

Autumn Adventures

We have been VERY busy!!! Here are a few things we have been up to...
Leaf Throwing!

Leaf Squatting

Hay Rides

Pumpkin Decisions

Hmmmmmmm.....These look perfect!

Now why won't these things budge?

Xiera finally found her perfect pumpkin!

And so did Miss Zella


With Love,
Lindsay

Marie-Therese Gown Giveaway

Kathleen of Grosgrain Fabulous is GIVING AWAY (Yes I said GIVING AWAY!!) this BEAUTIFUL dress! You have to stop on by her blog for your chance to win!!! Here is the link!!
Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

With Love,
Lindsay

My Two Little Winners!

Today we went to the town square to enjoy all their Halloween Spooktacular activities. All the kiddos, ghosts and goblins, lined up behind the firetruck. They closed off the rode leading into the town square and we all paraded into town behind the firetruck. We entered both the girls in the costume contest! Zella won third place in the 1 year old girl category. YAY!!!!!
Yes that is me in the goofy pink furry pimp hat! LOL!


Then Xiera went up on stage shortly after with Daddy for the 4 year old girls category! She was soooo funny once she was up there!! She was dancing around and smiling so big! When they announced the second place winner they said, "And second place goes to the Dancing Colorful Bug!!!" LOL!!! It was so hysterical!!!

She was so proud!!! Can you tell?

We then went trick or treating around the town square!!! It was so much fun!

Congratulations Xiera and Zella!!!! :) I am so proud of you both!! Mommy loves you!!!


With Love,
Lindsay

The Funky Butterfly

I finally finished Xiera's leg warmers for her butterfly costume!! Tawny of Bada*Blingg made the tutu and wings. Tammy of Painted*Patooties made her butterfly shirt to match. I think it is very Funkalicious!!! ;) Xiera LOVES her rainbow butterfly costume so much!!!!




With Love,
Lindsay

Lia Sophia Jewelry

I hosted a Lia Sophia jewelry party last night and had so much fun!!! The turn out was great and it was nice to just hang out with the girls while trying on some beautiful jewelry. I am actually thinking about selling perhaps later on. The benefits sound great and it would be so nice to have extra money to save for family vacations and to have for shopping...(my favorite past time, when I can)
I was able to book 3 upcoming parties and won this necklace!!!!

I was pretty much drooling over this all night and was literally beside myself with excitement when she said it was mine to keep!!!! Now I am determined to get the bracelet to match along with a few other pretties that caught my eye like these!!!

Can you tell I love silver and hearts? If you aren't a silver girl like me they have a selection of gold plated jewelry to chose from too. My favorite feature of their jewelry, they have a lifetime replacement guarantee!!! If you decide to host a party, which I strongly recommend if you love what you see in their Catalog, you get free jewelry, lots of discounts and jewelry credit! They have a great Customer Save Plan going on right now too! Buy 2 items at regular price and get your third item (make it your highest priced item) for half the price! Think Christmas or even a birthday present!!!! Check out their website at www.liasophia.com.

With Love,
Lindsay

My Beautiful Family And Our Adventures

I just love natural pictures that are not posed! I took this pic of Zella outside playing. I got her attention and just snapped away!

Zella wears her hair down a lot lately. She is going through a phase where she pulls all hair ties and clips out almost immediately. :(
Hubby and I took the girls to the Air Force museum earlier on this week. I was amazed at how quiet and impressed they were at all the airplanes. Zella had her thumb in her mouth and pointed and stared at each plane with wide and curious eyes, while Xiera kept saying, "Wow! What a big plane!" She also asked if she could fly a plane and announced that she was going to fly to the moon when she gets big. :)
I hope you enjoy our pictures!





O and yes I did dye my hair red! I thought I would try something new. I am already wanting to try something different once again. I was thinking dyeing it back to dark brown, and I might get some layers in the front with some bright red highlights throughout the front layers. Something fun, funky and daring! ;) What do you think?

With Love,
Lindsay

Shenandoah Costume Giveaway!

Grosgrain Fabulous is giving away this BEAUTIFUL Shenandoah theme costume!!! If you would like to win this breathtaking costume all you have to do is post about it on your blog with a link to her blog post. Also don't forget to leave a comment about it on her blog too!! I think this would be perfect to wear on Thanksgiving too! Don't you think?
Shenandoah Costume GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

With Love,
Lindsay

Look Who Was Knocking On My Tree!

We have named him Woody! ;)


With Love,
Lindsay

Off to Grandmother's House.....

I finally finished Zella's Red Riding Hood Cape to match her adorable Red Riding Hood Costume Dress that was made by Erin of Jones-Girls-Tutus. Jeanine of Monkey Cheek Boutique made the matching bows!! She made a larger set and a smaller set. I love them both! This is what Zella is going to be for Halloween!! :) Doesn't she make the cutest Red Riding Hood?





Next week I will share Xiera's costume set!! ;)

With Love,
Lindsay