a kitchen with vintage baby is not less sticky,

 but it is a reminder of our heritage

 this is the centerpiece for the dinner table 

 I SPY jar of things to spy

outside lemonade stand with

pink camo garland

also sold from lemonade stand:

shells, mudpies, rocks, mermaid dolls

during my life as a mother, I've done many

 birthday parties

themed to the hilt,

 my Daddy was always so helpful

in making

props that I needed

to pull off a creative,

fun festivity

this lollipop stand

 has graced many celebrations

he also made one in the

shape of a star for the boys

Dining Room table still sporting

"It's a pink pink pink pink world"

just not quite ready

to replace it

ohoh, saw on Pinterest

the exact vintage pink

stove, refrig, & sink!!

MUDPIES FOR SALE

with temps of 105+ degrees, outside play was limited to waterplay and.............

MUDPIES

what fun we had preparing the pies

in the early morning hour

BB still in her jamies with coffee mug in hand

 mixing up the perfect mudbatter

& garnished with herbs & berries

sundried to a

TexasSunPerfection

these sweet pies still bake in our extreme heat

just can't let them go quite yet

missing my favorite playmates :(

I so often think when rocking, playing, bathing, feeding, putting to sleep the AngelGirls4 that it is the best way that I can  support our troops, especially Major/Ranger Jimmy Howell.  On this sad day for so many special forces of our military I pray for their families. May they someway know our gratitude for defending America from this horrid enemy.

 The sacrifices are great,

 the bravery unbelievable.

sweeter than the average pack&play

embellished for an angelbaby

cate having sweet dreams

Lucy loving the vintage babybed

who sleep here?

stephanie, jonathan, andrew,

 harper, sadie,cate & lucy

and the Angelgirls

at naptime

in their napping gowns

Harper naps in her tiera

priceless & precious

what a magical time we had

in binky world

with the AngelGirls

& the AngelBabies

(this was on the front door for the party)

a look at the "partyroom"

where we often found

Harper & Sadie playing

thanks to everyone that came - we loved having you join in the fun

the tabletop was very pink

partyfavors always! - loved by all

 guess what candy is wrapped with a tag

"sweet babies" - sugar babies

a wooden "poppop" holder made for Stephanie

by my Daddy (her Dandy)

BB&GDaddy&Stephanie

ate the rest of the beautiful

decorated cookies

that were a work of art

BLESSED, INDEED!