i’m writing this update late sunday night (11:54pm, to be exact).
last week was filled with so much fun – sister time, costumes, baby snuggling, party prep & party.
but monday i think will be filled with a lump in my throat, squinching back tears. my sister and baby boy leave tomorrow morning.
sadness.
knowing that most likely i won’t see them for another year. when he’ll be talking and walking.
sucky.
so to take me out of the sad, here are a few highlights of what i hope to hit on more of this week! (ok, that was a fake exclamation mark. sorry.)
we have already had 2 opportunities to wear our costumes this week, and one more tonight!
we threw a costume party for lily this weekend and the food prep was so much fun! lily and i poured over pinterest finding fun ideas, including this cake.
2 new reversible scarves are in the shop!
all reversible pillow covers are 20% off! just type in code PILLOWS for the discount!
and there are a couple bloom belts in the shop also!
and for your viewing pleasure, i leave you with this…
Oh my! That sweet little one dressed up as a turtle! Cutest thing ever!
this Halloween cake looks amazing!
Oh my goodness: your girls, the baby….LOVE!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful week Lindsey!
I live in a different country from my brother and his family as well so I know how hard it is … it stinks to miss those special times and just watch the kiddos growing up. One word: Skype. It’s awesome.
So sorry that you are going to have a somewhat rough week. I can’t imagine living that far away from family. I know it’s going to be tough on you. My prayers are with you.
Love the turtle costume…too cute! I love those reversible scarves too.
How adorable that turtle costume is. My son had one similar a few yrs ago. You did such a great job on those costumes for your daughters. LOVE
The cake: Yum
The baby: Yum
Your sister and baby leaving: Yuck
Thankful you have the sweet fun time with them, but totally understand the sadness of knowing they are leaving…:(
Saying good-bye to loved ones is what I like to call “el stinko.” I’m sorry that you have to do that, but I’m happy that you had a chance to love on that adorable turtle. I love your girls’ costumes. Do you think that a “fluffy” 40-year-old could get away with wearing a poodle skirt on a daily basis? Cause I would. If I could. : )
Take care,
Tricia
sorry you are sad today. i will be thinking of you and your families as you say..until next time.
what a darling picture of your girls. now give me jack, i need to kiss that turtle before he goes back to oz!
Oh my gosh that cake looks awesome!!!!
I’m looking at snow out the window…… What???
hmm……. oh well glad you are having fun………. and sorry your sad today :(
So sorry that your sister is leaving today. I know how you feel. I have 4 sisters and they all live on the other side of the country. I miss them so much and it is always so painful when we have to say goodbye.
What a cutie-pa-tootie! I’m not even related to him and I’m missing him:-(
Hey, want to see pics from Lily’s par-tay!!! I know you won’t disappoint!
My 3 girlies used to have poodle skirts just like that! They would always get to wear them at 50″s day when they were in elementary school. I love your blog by the way!!!!!!!! xo Ashlyn
So happy you had an amazing time with your sister. So sad the time passed so quickly. LOVE the poodle skirts and the baby turtle! Adorable.
I’m sorry your sister had to leave…that sucks, but I’m glad you had a good time with her, the little turtle and your mom too ;) The poodle skirts are adorable. My granddaughter has one that my daughter found on ebay about 3 yrs ago and she is still wearing it on 50′s day at school. Have a good time this evening with your precious kiddos! Happy Halloween ;-D
Aw man… sorry the fam is leaving but it looked like a fun week. Those costumes look super cute. And the cake… fun and yum!
That baby is delicious, as is that cake! I co-miserate with you on the feeling of only seeing your sister once a year. I love spending time with her and it is so hard when we have to leave. But then I thank God for technology! Skype has been our best friend <3
Those scarves are darling!!
the girls halloween costumes are darling. that picture of them is priceless.
i can’t wait to see pics of lily’s fun party!!!
mauryn’s birthday is next week but i sometimes wish it was in october to do a fallish/halloween party. maybe i will just do her party early one year. it would be so fun.
The babe is a. dor. able!! Lovin’ all the fun stuff you have been up too!! Especially the poodle skirts. I need to make one for 50s day for school (in honor of the 50th day of school. Any thoughts/help on that would be greatly appreciated. I do not have the mad sewing skills that you do :-)
kari –
i actually searched through pinterest for a poodle skit tutorial until i found one i liked!
oops! poodle SKIRT not skit!
cuddly baby costumes are the best.