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her hot pink skirt ...

For Halloween this year, I didn't find a costume for Rebecca to wear, and really it was ok since we didn't go out this Halloween because of the snow storm that decided to hit us on the East Coast in late October.  No one around us had power, and there were so many roads blocked/closed, that we stayed in on Halloween night.

In place of a "costume" for Rebecca, I ended up buying her this cute little "tutu" type skirt.  The other day I put it on her, and I'm glad I got the camera out when I did, because she didn't have it on for very long.  She doesn't mind wearing hats on her head for long periods of time, but she wanted nothing to do with having a skirt on.

Sure hope that she will wear her Christmas dress ... we'll just have to wait and see.

Enjoy your day everyone!

may load has begun ...

LOAD (layout a day) started yesterday.  Even though it started on a weekend, I ended up working on my first layout this month at 10pm last night.  It is so much easier to get the creative juices flowing when there is silence in the house.

This month's theme is Back to the Basics, so I'm looking forward to keeping it simple.

My layout below is all about the pants that Rebecca is wearing.  They kind of remind me of Dr. Seuss. 

  

I used a sketch created by Donna Jannuzzi from the Ella website.  There is a monthly sketch challenge at their site going on from April through September.  If you like to use sketches (like me), head on over to the Ella site.

The colors in the layout kind of remind of last week's Project 64: Out of the Box color challenge.

The color was Red Violet.

 

And my submission this week is a picture of one of Rebecca's toys.

 
I guess I'm pretty fortunate being able to pick from so many of Rebecca's colorful toys to use in the photo challenges I participate in.

For more Project 64: Out of the Box photos, click on the link below.

 

Thanks for stopping by ... enjoy the rest of your day!

the dreaded laundry pile(s) ...

So, I am getting back to my commitment to participate in One Little Word - Captured (to take a picture every week) for my One Little Word (patience) for 2011.

I know I'm not the only one that dreads laundry day,or in my case laundry days.  I really don't mind doing the laundry, it's the putting it all away that gets to me.  I'm embarrassed to say that sometimes the laundry that just comes out of my dryer sits on the back of one of my living room couches for a day (or two, or more).  I really don't know what it is, but on most days, I can't bring myself to just put the darn laundry away.

 
So, for this week, I need to take time to have more patience in dealing with my piles of laundry and just put the clothes away.

For more One Little Word - Captured entries, go here.

To my Idol fan peeps out there, "Did you watch the guys sing last night?" I seriously thought the show was just "ok" last night.  There were just too many ballads for me for one night, and it was getting a bit boring.  In the end, I'm hoping the following five guys get to stay.

• James Durbin (even though I am not a fan of rock)
• Stefano Langone
• Paul McDonald
• Casey Abrams
• Clint Gamboa

Looking forward to hearing the girls sing tonight.

Have a great evening everyone!

what she wears ...

Today's joy of love prompt is to take pictures of what your loved ones wear.  Since Rebecca is the only one home right now, she was my subject.

She spends most of her days in comfy closes (mostly sweats).  I want to make sure she stays warm since she is on the floor for most of the day.  Her closet is full of pink things, and pink has actually become one of my favorite colors these days.

 
 

For more joy of love pictures, click on the button below. 

My layout for LOAD day 3 included pictures of the kids and I in our first "self portrait" photo session as a family of 4 (minus daddy).  Pictures are from last February. 

 

There are some things that I would now go back and change on the layout, but I firmly believe that when I complete a layout, there is no going back.  I just have too many other things to do.

Enjoy the rest of your day everyone!

cute baby girl dresses ...

I received the Hanna Andersson catalog in the mail the other day.  I have to admit, when I've received it in the mail prior to having Rebecca, I would just throw it away.  However, this particular issue caught my eye ... the holiday dresses for little girls are just adorable.

I like this one ...

 

And this one ...

 

And this one (especially those tights/shoes) ...

 

And this one ...

 
Which one do you like (or maybe you don't like any of them)?

You will be proud to know that I'm still keeping up with the LOAD challenges.  Here are my layouts from Days 17 and 18. 

 

 

Enjoy your evening everyone ... let's hope those Yankees can get back into the Series tonight!

had to share the outfit with you ...

Did I mention to you that I LOVE little girl clothes!  I can't go into a store without going to the baby department and looking through the girlie things.  I usually don't leave a store without purchasing something new for Becca to wear.  She gets some really cute outfits from family/friends too.

Here is Becca in one of the outfits she has that I LOVE.

 

 

Due to all the rolls in her legs/arms, this may have been the last time to put Becca in this outfit.  She is a roley-poley.

Oh, and to let you know, I'm participating in the "Clickin Moms" 2010 Scavenger Hunt.  There is a list of over 100 items to photograph within the month of July.  When I take a picture, I'll need to post to their site.  Bonus ... they are giving away some great prizes to the people who take the most photos.  I'm going to try my hardest to take a photo of as many things as possible.  I will keep you updated on what photos I take.  The only thing that may be a bit hard to do is have a sign that says "Clickin Moms 2010" in every picture that is taken.  We'll see how it goes.

Enjoy your day! 

found me a dress ...

I had to go to the mall during lunch to pick up Becca's Christening shoes, so I stopped in a few stores to look for a dress for myself to wear.  I was lucky to find a dress (on sale) at J.Jill.

 

Now, my question is ... would you wear sandals, or stockings with a pair of heels?

I also bought a scarf to wear with the dress to make it look a bit more dressed up.

 

I'm just hoping that the weather is going to be nice on Sunday.  I can deal with it being a bit chilly, but I hope the rain stays away.

Enjoy your evening everyone!

shoe finds at L.L.Bean ...

I received the current L.L.Bean catalog in the mail yesterday and saw a few pairs of (have to get) sneakers.  They call them Vacationland Sport Sneakers.

Love these ...

 

And these ...

 

And they come in so many great colors for a great price.  So fun, don't you think!

Yesterday I had to take Miss Becca to get her two-month shots.  I was not looking forward to taking her, but if you compare Rob and I, I am the stronger of the two of us when it comes to handling it better when our kids are in pain/get injured.

The poor thing had to get three different shots (two in one leg and one in the other).  I have to admit, she did scream getting all three shots, but quieted down within five minutes.  We were very lucky that she was fine the rest of the day yesterday and we didn't even have to give her Tylenol.  What a strong little girl we have ... Hopefully today will go just as well.

Enjoy your day everyone!

P.S. Watch for a big giveaway coming tomorrow ...