She found her thumb

Today was Easter and we went to eat with family in Omaha. Today was also Ellie's first day of finding her thumb. She has gotten her hand in her mouth before, but today it was full on thumb...no messing around as you can see!



Here is Ellie hanging out in the chair with her little dress and headband that I made her. She got so much stuff today from everyone. Grandma found my old stuffed bunny, and a Easter figurine that I had. She also got her a headband that makes her look like a flower...too cute. She got some some toys and clothes from her great grandma, aunts and cousin. We had a lot of fun hanging out with everyone today.



Although I had a wonderful time with family this weekend my mind was on a friend a lot. I was shock to find out Friday that a friend of mine and old roommate from college was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer last week at the age of only 32. So on this Easter weekend she had her first chemo treatment, not the way I'm sure she thought she would be spending Easter this year. She needs prayers so if you could please say one for her and her family.

Pillowcase dress

This was my first attempt at sewing something that has to actually fit. I have no problems hemming things or sewing my scrapbook papers but a dress now that's a different story. I was having problems finding an Easter dress for Ellie. I didn't want anything too formal or expensive. I took a whole day about two weeks ago and went from store to store looking. The few I liked didn't come in her little size. Even a 3 month was too big. So I talked with a good friend and she suggested a pillowcase dress. I found a pattern online and went for it the other night. It could have been a little wider at the top so I could gather it a little more around the neck but it's adorable on and even more important...it fits! Will post pics with it on after Easter.

2 months old already

I would have to say last night was the first time she slept through the night. She slept from 10-5. What a great way to celebrate her two month b-day! Hopefully she continues to do this but if not 5 hrs a night is what she's been sleeping is fine with me.

We've decided to put a fence in for Sophie and someday Ellie when she is up and running around. So today was day one. It was hot and windy but Jason was out at 7:30am digging fence post holes. Jason's parents came over about 10 to help out but I wanted to get Ellie's 2 month pictures taken so what better way to get out of helping for just a bit. My mother in-law and I headed to the mall to be the first ones there at 11. Ellie was so good for the first 7 pics then she started to get fussy. We called it quits and chose from those. These are not the professional ones but couldn't resist taking more when we got home because she looked so darn cute today. She's starting to sit up better on her own which makes taking these pics much easier.