I love it when the people who know me best read my mind. Lauren, but as of November 2 2013, she is known as Mrs. Ford, gave me the delicate little pieces to create a terrarium. Lauren and hubby Jay had a romantic stormy sea themed wedding. It was spectacular to say the least. Hundreds of pieces of driftwood was used to create the look. This is one of them. When I received Lauren's terrarium supplies in the mail. I though even better a driftwood centerpiece display. The whole thing took three seconds to put together.

Always be festive

Since meeting Mr. Bitting I've either been tired pregnant or nursing on New Year's Eve which results to going to bed before the ball drop. The past few years I adopted a new tradition of wearing New Year hats. This years fascinator idea was inspired by all the crafting that took place in 2012 for a fabulous baby shower and two dear friends wedding, not to mention three little not so little birthdays parties .

Kyle is not wild about feathers. Can you tell? But he did wear his fascinator the longest. That tells me he's too cool to show it. Like the kid who always does the tough guy stare in pictures.

It's January first. I'm on the couch with the stomach bug, a head ache and a few other uncomfortable symptoms. Once a year I get sick to the point of not being able to do the dishes or wash my own hair (or scrub off the rest of my eye liner for that matter). So this must be it. Bad news first and I guess I can expect to be good health the rest of the year to care for the Bitting brood.

Tea at Two

 

A Tea at Two o'clock dim sum tea party is most fitting for my little dumpling. 

 

A Vietmanese farmer straw hats with a girly twist. 

I spy a tray of war figures. 

Yes those are hers. 

She loves to line them up and carry a cuple in her pocket to play with at the grocery store. 

 

This year the brother got to sit back as Elise tore through all the warpped presents. 

Two year old figures were in full affect.

In a day lit room we gather a few family members near and far for the special occassion. 

It's always sp special when the DeAngelis family comes to town. 

 

Mini spice bunt cake. 

 

My little helper recieved her own cleaning set. 

For play and to help along side mommy, what a fun present!

Of course Elise has a couple other ways to use the parts. 

She likes to tickle her brothers with the mop end.

 My trio. 

You make my heart skip a beat. 

 

She is loved.

such energy

 

Watching the children play is such a joy. 

 They play with such vigor and energy. 

With two older brother, Elise holds her own trying to keep up. 

 

 

She learned to ride a three wheel no pedal tricycle this fall.

She gets the concept of not having to pedal which will make her ready for the Like a Bike in the spring.

Yeah!