Some bunny to love...

The girls and I went to Target on Saturday (surprise surprise). Emma brought her best friend and while the two teenagers wandered the store without my supervision, Josie and I admired all the lovely Easter goodies available in the dishware section of the store.

Aren't these the sweetest sippy cups EVER?

They even have them in blue.

These plastic plates are also available in blue.
Don't you love the hair bow on the bunny?

I'm totally smitten with these snack containers too.

These little plates would be the perfect size for salad, desserts or breakfast goodies.

Even grownups can enjoy their own bunny tea/coffee mug.

Although I'm completely in love with every single item, nothing came home with me. My weekend budget didn't include Easter treasures.

Don't worry Target. I'll be back.
Oh yes. I'll be back.

XOXO

♥

Betty Crocker and Vintage Party Supplies

It's Friday and so it's time for another Lil' Vintage Story Books Link Party.

Today's book isn't exactly a story book, but I loved the graphics so much I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek. It's a 1964 Betty Crocker's Parties for Children book.

Don't you love the idea of a May Basket Party?

An Early Morn' Party in our treehouse could be fun!

I'm sure Josie would love a space-themed party!

With our mild winter, a skating party doesn't seem likely,
but I love the sweet idea.

If you've been a follower of my blog, you know I love a good party...especially a party with fun decorations! Each week, I've tried to tie a personal collection to the theme of my featured book. This week focuses on my small collection of vintage party supplies.

I bought it for the graphics on the box, but it came with all its pieces
and the best part is the party game book.



plastic nut cups
pink party hats and plastic horns

Don't you love the fringe on the party horns!!

I recently picked up these vintage party invites.
I didn't get a chance to scan them,
but I will edit them and share in the future.

I'm currently trying to convince Emma that a Nancy Drew birthday party (even if it's just for our family) would be loads of fun in May.

Happy Friday!

Happy playing!
Have a thrifty crafty weekend!

XOXO

♥

Josie's special heart...

Josie's cardiology appointment on Monday was a very thorough exam. It was a good appointment.

Although we see Dr. Lacina yearly, she hadn't had a full work-up in two years. Josie has Tetralogy of Fallot and you can click here to find out more information on this condition. Josie was incredibly tolerant of her ultrasound, EKG and anything else that was asked of her. It didn't hurt that she was able to watch Kung Fu Panda 2 during her 40 minute ultrasound.

After reviewing all the exams with her cardiologist, we were reminded that despite all her initial surgery, she still has an enlarged heart and that she continues to have quite a bit of back flow through the pulmonary valve back into the right ventricle because it doesn't close properly.


We talked more realistically about "when" our doctor thinks she'll need the pulmonary valve replaced. Our hope (fingers crossed) is that she can get the majority of her growing years done before the surgery. Optimally, we'd like to get her to age 15. We also talked realistically about sport restrictions and endurance restrictions now that she's school age. Looks like football, basketball, hockey, wrestling, competitive swimming, singles tennis, and gymnastics aren't in her future, but I'm guessing she'd make a fine softball player!

In March, we'll be celebrating our 4yr adoption anniversary.
In April, we'll be celebrating our 4 yr heart surgery anniversary.

Such a special girl

with a very special heart.

Our favorite superhero!

XOXO

♥

Happy Valentines Day!

Wishing all my blogging friends a
Happy Valentines!

I hope your day is filled with something sweet!

In case you need any last minute ideas,
we decorated cupcakes last year
with mini candy canes.

Thanks for all the words of well wishes regarding Josie's cardiology appt on Monday. It was a very long and thorough exam. More details to come on Wednesday.

Happy Heart day, friends!!
Hope you find a little Valentine Happiness!

XOXO

♥

Special Hearts!

My Heart-to-Heart 2012 (hosted by Sarah at Makin' Projiks) goodies arrived last week.

Michaele made pretty pink ball ornament.
Rachel made rose pins.

Courtney made bakers twine buntings.

Hope made felt fortune cookies.
Jane made the sweetest bird.

Shara made this lovely glittered heart box.

The inside is filled with felt chocolates.
Coleen made quilted hearts.

Mikey made love spinners.
Stefani made art plaques.

Mel made this precious little banner.

Sarah (our hostess) made this darling cupid's arrow.

Katie made pretty 3D heart.
Tiff made sweet pipe cleaner girl.

Desi decorated this felt heart.

Here are the Valentines that I made.

Another amazing year of Valentine treasures.
THANK YOU ladies!!

PS. Josie will be visiting her cardiologist
for her annual work-up later this afternoon.
Fingers crossed for no big changes
since last year's appointment.

We'd like to postpone another
surgery as long as possible.

XOXO

♥