Happy Birthday Lorelei Wren!

Today our little Lorelei Wren turns one year old! I cannot imagine our life without her. Although I have to say, it has been a very long year with lots of health issues she has been such a blessing and brought us such joy. We love her so much and are so grateful to be her parents and to have the privilege of raising her. Lillie adores her and has become so helpful and protective of her. It makes my heart melt watching the two of them together.

Here are some of my favorite pictures of her from the first year of her life:

 

Happy Birthday our beautiful little girl! We love you so much!

Love, Mommy, Daddy and Lillian Annabel

P.S. We will be having Lola's party next weekend in NH and I will share the pictures afterwards.

Silhouette Giveaway

I am so excited about today's giveaway! Kerstin of Crafted by Kerstin is offering one lucky reader one custom piece worth up to $125 from her shop! And this giveaway is just in time for Mother's Day! A few weeks ago I showed you the necklace she made for me. I literally wear it every day! It is my favorite piece of jewelry.

Here I am all dressed up (which is a RARE occurance these days) wearing it. I wear it even when I am wearing my sweatpants though (which is what I am normally found wearing), I love it so much!

Kerstin is an absolute pleasure to work with and she recently made me two more things - this lovely key chain and a smaller, more dainty silver necklace.  Her items are lovingly packaged in pretty little boxes and are such a joy to open and make for a special gift.

Here is the original necklace she made for me:

She also has a variety of silhouette jewelry in her shop:

So, how can you win one of her custom pieces?

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post!

You don't have to have a blog to enter, either. If you aren't a blogger, just enter a comment and then where it says "comment as" scroll down near the bottom and click on anonymous. However, if you do that, make sure to leave your e-mail address so we can confirm that you are the winner. If we draw the name of someone who doesn't leave any identifying information we will simply draw a new name. Make sure to check back here on the blog to collect your prize!

You can comment each day if you would like to up your chances!

For an extra entry simply visit Crafted By Kerstin 

 and come back here and tell us your favorite item! 

Or "Like" Crafted by Kerstin on Facebook and come back here and comment that you did for another extra entry!

This giveaway runs through Sunday evening.

Have a wonderful weekend!

As For Me and My House Sign

Today is my parent's anniversary! Last year they were down here visiting us on their 30th anniversary while we waited on Lola to arrive - she gave us a false alarm that sent them and my sister Jamie on their way a little earlier than needed. I am pretty sure I neglected to give them anything seeing how I was otherwise occupied. =) This year, though, I wanted to make them something for the new house they are building.

 

Have you ever wondered where Lillie and Lola are when I am taking pics? Generally just outside the shot. I often end up cropping little heads or arms out. =)

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad! I love you!