Mini Faux-den for Valentine's Day

The spring Mini Boden catalog came in the mail this week.  I found about 18 items I'd like to buy for Katie and Charleigh.  However, I made a New Year's resolution to not buy anything online or catalog order unless it is an absolute need and cannot be purchased at the store.  Well, too bad, I can't truthfully say I need this shirt.
Since breaking my resolution in January would be just too depressing, I decided to make my own version.

Here's the inspiration (in teeny tiny format):

And here's my not layered, less fluttery, but more weather appropriate for Valentine's Day version:

I used a shirt Katie already owned, bought on clearance last year for $3.33.  I had all the other supplies on hand, so if you don't count time as money; I saved $24.67.  Not bad, and Katie got to choose the fabric for the hearts.  This gave her some ownership over the design, which means she will actually wear it :) 

Think I'll make this one next (so little.  why?):

Pregnostic (33 weeks)

Oops - I missed a week of pregnancy.  Somehow week 32 just flew by without my even noticing.  Perhaps I was distracted watching Jon move every item in our home to the garage for our new flooring to be installed.  How great was the timing of this project?!  Just one glance at my bulging belly and Jon knew I wouldn't/shouldn't be doing any heavy lifting.  If you heard about my attempt to move the fence, well, that was an emergency, and I wasn't successful anyway!

Hello, Baby Bundt bulge!  I've read you should get professional maternity photos taken in the 7th month when the bump is present, but still cute.  I think I've missed that window!!

We forgot fun props this time.  Jon suggested the wind could act as a point of interest.  So interesting that it blew our new tree and old fence down.

Just a little jealous of the flat stomach on this guy.  After dusting and moving every piece of furniture back into the house, Jon went on a much deserved guy's (air conditioned cabin) camping trip.  And he didn't get shot!

Baby Bundt is now the size of a honeydew melon.  It's weird though, that melon doesn't feel like it weighs 30 lbs.

This Season's Color

The color for spring is lively lilac, at least at our house.  Katie rang in the first official day of spring with an outdoor pedi and mani.  I wish I could reach my own feet as easily as I can reach hers and I'd have lively lilac piggies too.  Jon has one toe, and I do mean toe, painted in an effort to support K's creative endeavors.  Such a good dad!

Silent Movies

I am more than a little sad that the camera didn't record the sound on this video. I guess you can add your own music or sing "Father Abraham" while viewing. That's what this Little Miss Helpful was shaking her tail feathers to.

Hopefully I'll be able to catch more dance moves, with sound, in the future.

Oh, and for those of you thinking, "Why is Carrie making Katie wear tights when it is 70 degrees outside?!," it is her choice. She is in a tights wearing, hate the jog stroller, eat only cheese stage right now.