Weekend Project {Big Sister Kits}

I wanted the arrival of this baby to be extra special for my girls... So I put together Big Sister Kits for each of them... An assortment of exciting goodies in cute canvas bags with a special card, wishing them each a "Happy Big Sister Day"... I filled the bags with colouring books and tiny pencil crayons, candy, small toys, slings for their babies, and of course, disposable cameras (I can't wait to see what they'll capture)... It was such a joy to put these together! Happy weekend friends!

Newborn Photography...

This time around, I'm determined to get some memorable newborn photographs... I'm hoping that Brennah and Leah will cooperate with some really wonderful sibling photos as well!

via 'Caroline Tran'

via 'brambleberry's photostream'

via 'Fresh from God'

via 'The Pioneer Woman'

via 'Hannah Lynch Photography'

Photos and great tutorial from 'Young House Love'

For the kids... iPhone Apps

Over the last few weeks, we've been doing a lot of waiting around... Waiting for classes to start, waiting while running errands and waiting for appointments... I decided to put my phone to good use and began a search for some special things to for the girls to enjoy while playing the waiting game! These fantastic apps are now on my phone... And we have not been disappointed!

Left - 'Toddler's Seek and Find: My Animals' (Free)

Middle - 'Stella and Sam Story Pack' ($7.99)

Right - 'Toddler's Seek and Find: My Little Town' ($1.99)

Left - Nosy Crow 'Cinderella Lite' (Free)

Middle - 'Wimmel Zoo' ($0.99)

Right - Nosy Crow 'The Three Little Pigs Lite' (Free)

A Month for the Kids...

It's been all about little people around here lately... So I thought, for the month of November, I'd focus on everything for the kids... To start off the month, a few of our favourite storybook characters, brought to life!

"We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen

Based on the Stella books by Marie Louise Gay

"Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party" by Melanie Watt

"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems

Based on the Charlie & Lola Books by Lauren Child

Autumn's Ardor {Warmth}

Weekend Project {Pumpkin S'mores Cake}

A delicious fall weekend project idea from 'Desserts for Breakfast'... Anyone?

Leah's Second Birthday Party...

Last Saturday, we celebrated Leah's second birthday with a house full of family and good friends!

"Think of Me"

"Society 6"

Just a few of my favourites from the thousands of iPhone cases available at 'Society6'... Like what you see? Download the free 'Society6' Daily Wallpaper App here...

Happy Birthday Leah!

My baby turns two today... The last two years have been full of such joy... The day we welcomed Leah was truly one of the best days of my life! I am so thankful for the delighted and energetic spirit that the Lord has given her... On this, her birthday, I pray that she will grow into a beautiful woman of God and that she will always look at life with such love and affection! Happy Birthday Leah! We love you more than words could ever express!

Weekend Project {Party Decorations}

I'm busy today preparing for Leah's Second Birthday Party tomorrow... A few of the projects that have been in the works for tomorrow's festivities...

Turquoise Washi Tape Cupcake Flags

Left via 'Little Doll Face'

Right via 'Butterflyfood'

Turquoise Frigney Streamers

via 'Oh Happy Day'

Left via 'This is Glamorous'

Right via 'Martha Stewart'

Leah's Turning Two!

On Saturday we will have a group of family and friends over to celebrate Leah's second birthday! As always, I relish the chance to plan a party... And I love to celebrate the lives of my girls! This year, instead of ordering invitations, I created my own and had 'Moo' print them as postcards... What do you think?

This year we decided to keep the gift giving very simple... We purchased this adorable Maileg Mouse in a Matchbox and Brennah picked out the pale pink cradle for the mouse as well as a singing princess card for her little sister! Leah is going to be so thrilled! I can't wait!

I'll be sure to post pictures of the party next week! Have a wonderful weekend friends!

Jillian Edwards: Galaxies and Such

Another great, free download from 'Noisetrade'... Enjoy!

Bee's Knees & Cat's Pajamas...

 Postcard Set from 'The Black Apple'

Autumn's Ardor {Pumpkins}

Weekend Project {Apple Upside-Down Cake}