Give Me Some Ribbons!

I went a little crazy with the ribbon buying today! I wanted to make Allikaye some bows - I followed instructions from Lauren. They turned out great! But then I started thinking that my Miss is more of a headband gal! So see the pictures below of the crazy ribbon-headband-madness! I am so excited about them! All I did was hot glue some elastic to the ends! Woohoo!

Here is Miss Allikaye modeling a simple hot pink ribbon headband -
made with love by her mama!

This model pose is called "the peekaboo." Watch for it on the runways this spring.

Hey! Come on in and play with me, and my new headband!

Happy trails! Oh, wait, did you see my new pretty headband?

Arise, My Love!

Allikaye got her picture taken with Jesus today at church!! Right after he showed all the haters that He is the most powerful and awesome and burst out of that tomb- there He was walking in the hall! It was so funny - it was like a rock star was in the building! "There's Jesus!" "Take a picture!" I think that's what it was like back in the day with the disciples (His entourage) - minus the cameras - people wanted to get to Him - even just to touch Him! How fun! I know I will be right there in Heaven - praising Him (actually Jesus is the original "Rock" star - rollin' that rock out of the way! What's up now?!)!

We had to take the opportunity to take some family pictures! Why we chose the gorgeous drooping plant as a backdrop - I'm not sure - but we stuck with it for the next few pictures!

Mama's parents:

Daddy's parents:

Aunt Katie!!

These were taken during worship -which of course, Allie loves!

What would Easter be without a yummy brunch! It was de-li-cious!
It was also fun to have my parents, Matt's parents, my brother and sis-in-law (Casey and Erin), my beautiful niece (Mia), and Matt's sister (Katie) all together!

Here is Grandma sneaking Allikaye some sprinkles - while her mama wasn't looking! Tsk tsk!
Miss Thing's highlight of the day was riding in the glass elevator - I think almost everyone took a turn taking her up and then down! The Easter bunny brought Miss a pink poodle! Kiss Kiss! And that's our fun filled Easter Day!

Good Good Friday!

Alright! I got Allikaye's Easter dress, shoes, and tights. And I went to glorious Target and got some Easter basket fun! Let's see...there is a cute pink poodle; a cheapo microphone that echos your voice; some frog squirters (she loves to sign 'frog'); a scary looking horse puppet; and a book : The Story of Easter. These new items will be the "coolest" for probably a good 15/20 minutes for Miss Thing.
But, oh, the joy that will come will be fun for all!

Look at these sweet eggs that our friend Brenda got Allikaye! Aren't they cute?
She even filled them up with PINK Yogurt Cheerios
(which I have posted about here)!

I also wanted to share The Story of Easter from Allie's new book. Sometimes it's good to get back to basics - and take a "childlike view" of how awesome Jesus is!

When Spring comes, baby animals are born, and flowers begin to bloom.
Springtime also brings Easter. On Easter we remember
Jesus and what He did for us.
Jesus loved all boys and girls, and mom and dads too.
He was called the Good Shepherd.
Moms and dads and boys and girls loved Jesus, too.
They laid palm branches in His path.
But some men did not like Jesus. They put Him on a cross to die.
His friends were sad.
On that first Easter, Jesus' friends met an angel.
He told them, "Jesus has risen! He is alive today!"
His friends were very happy.
We celebrate Easter because Jesus lived again on that first Easter morning.
On Easter Sunday we got to church and sing about Jesus.
Churches place crosses on their steeples to remind us of Jesus' love.

Now on Easter morning you'll know that Jesus loved us so much that...
He gave His life for us so that we can live too.

Happy Easter!! He is risen!

Lasso Her While She's Hot!

Miss Allikaye loves her animals! So we went to Bell Mountain Ranch this morning to get a close-up of some horses! Even though I will go into an allergic fit if I touch a horse and then touch my face... I love riding horses. I remember family vacations almost always had a horse ride planned. I'm excited for Allikaye to ride - just bring mama's Benadryl!!

She already has the cutest cowgirl boots!

Yeehaw to you!

Downtown Denver has an awesome Cowboy/girl store called, "Crybaby Ranch." Isn't that the coolest name? Here is what I would get from Crybaby Ranch , to wear for Allikaye's riding lessons - I have to look good too, right? Ha! These boots cost over $1,000! But I love the Hollywood Cowgirl" shirt! It has rhinestones...oh yeah! And it says "Lasso her whiles she's hot!"
I think if I have girl again -I will decorate her room to be "cowgirl" - Miss Allikaye's has the "surfer girl" room.
And just a side note...no...I am not pregnant...but a girl can think into the future!

Daylight Savings...boo...hiss!

I can garuntee you that a mom did not "invent" daylight savings time! So, if Allikaye goes to bed at 7 and wakes up at 7, normally, she will now go to sleep at 8 and wake up at 8?!! This may seem fine, but in our mom/dad/toddler arrangement we got going...this really messes with the precious naps that are ever so dear!

Here are some pictures that prove that Miss Thing didn't follow the Daylight Savings routine like mama prayed! Matt said she was "walkin around like she owned the place" haahhaa (just like her mama)!!

""You knit me together in my mother's womb" Psalm 139:13

God has graced this crazy earth with another little angel! Mia Bella made her arrival last night at 5 - weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. I am so happy for my brother Casey and Sis-in-law, Erin!! You guys did good!! And Allikaye is excited to be a cousin!

Here I am with my new beautiful niece!

Miss Thing did pretty well with the new "center of attention!" She was a little unsure about her mama holding another bebe - so I think Matt and I will wait a little longer to have another angel! :0)

Here we are awaiting Miss Mia's arrival...

Have you heard? Straws are the new best thing... at least in Allikaye's world!

Cute girl and Grandpapa!

I love the new headband! And thanks Libby for her Roxy shirt - straight from the beach in Cali!!

Grandma and me

What a good hubby to come to the hospital - even though he had to do homework!

Grandmama with her new grandaughter!

The happy family!! Congratulations!

Spread a Little Joy...

Grandmama bought Allikaye a new toy today! Everyday is new with our precious angel - and here is Allikaye's new fancy footwork - and I'm pretty sure she is "singing" along with Farmer Tad. And girl, that singing is beautiful to us!!
(Umm...blame the sideways view on a new camera)



This next video is one of my favorites! When I need a little joy - there's nothing like a little baby's laughter! So, I thought I would post this again - just to spread a little joy!
(Another sidenote: Allikaye's wearing a shirt that I wore as a baby- my little retro chick)