Sisters on Valentine's Day

While I was taking Adeline's newborn photos Cordelia looked at me and said "make sure you don't take more picture of Adeline than you do of me, I don't want there to be more of her". I have since used this against her every time she doesn't want her picture taken. 

It would take a lot of effort to surpass the number of photos of Cordelia in just two short months- in fact I don't think I will ever have more of Adeline than Cordelia because most of my pictures now include both of them! 

Fair has been one of Cordelia's main concerns these days- It's not "fair" if I seem to take more photos of Adeline, it's not "fair" if Adeline gets new socks and Cordelia doesn't, I made them both Valentine's day hair bands and it wasn't going to be fair that I planned them to be different. For the most part it only really drives me insane when I am tired because I know this is a big adjustment for Cordelia and "fairness" has been her only real complaint, most of the time she is a super enthusiastic sister. Also, from being one of four kids I know that fairness is a never ending issue.

In the end Cordelia didn't complain about her headband because it was much fancier and I think she thinks she got the better end of the deal. She is also home from school and on her 6th day of being sick- so she has more pressing things to complain to me about. I wish you all a wonderful Valentine's day free from sick kids and full of fun adventures. 

Will You Be My Valentine?

A little late, but I took these photos for Valentine's day and didn't get a chance to blog them, or send them to anyone, and I just really love them and wanted to share them!

I had a lot of fun doing her hair, but I won't lie- it was a tad frustrating. I've gotten pretty used to doing my hair like this, but doing it on someone else (especially someone who wiggles soo much) is something I'm not as skilled at. I think I will keep practicing, because it's super cute. Cordelia liked taking these photos because she got to wear make up- something she is never allowed to do! 

We has a quiet Valentine's Day, I had to work during the day so Cordelia went to hang out with my sister (so Daddy could have some shop time- my gift to him). Then we came home and ate Chipotle (my favorite special treat) and watched Harry Potter together. Brendon surprised Cordelia with balloons and Valentine's decorations, and me with flowers. It was a pretty great day. I hope you all did something fun- do any of you have any special Valentine's day traditions? I'm a sucker for holidays, but the hubby kinda hates them so it's a constant balance keeping us both happy!   

Happy Valentine's Day

For the most part I really like holidays (well except for Christmas because it's stressful and expensive BUT that is for a different post). I love the silly hearts and arrows associated with Valentine's day and who doesn't love chocolate and flowers? So Valentines is pretty fun in my book. This year I got even more excited for Valentine's day, after I saw this heart and arrow themed fabric for 65% off (and I had a 20% off coupon. . .). So a dress had to be made. 

It's a super lightweight cotton fabric from Joann Fabric. The bodice was cut with New Look pattern 6723- except I rounded the neck and lowered the back. The skirt is true circle skirt- with a slight gather on top, and pockets. 

Brendon and I were going to have a date night tonight, but since we got massive amounts of snow I don't think it's going to happen. So last night I put my dress on, styled it the way I probably would have worn it today if we were going out and dragged the hubby into the snow to photograph it. I hope one day I get better pictures of the dress to show you more detail- however, I know me so I don't have high hopes! I do however, hope you are all having a wonderful Valentine's day!