A Trip to the ER
by Pearl
EJ loves to climb and has no fear. Fortunately that combination only meant an occasional scrape or bump her first two years of life. That was until recently.
We were getting the car loaded up for DaddyO to go on his first mini cruise with his new job and EJ was climbing around the backseat as we were getting ready to go. She moved quicker than we expected from the side of the car with the door closed to the side with the door opened and fell out head first before we could catch her.
This meant a trip to the ER. EJ has always enjoyed going to the doctors office, she likes the friendly staff and neat "toys" they show her, and fortunately this trip was no different. She was an angel, bruised face and all, as the doctors examined her. The fact that she got to wear a yellow bracelet made it even better for her.
Fortunately no bones were broken in her face and the worst she had to deal with was some swelling and soreness.
It is truly amazing how resilient little ones are, fearfully and wonderfully made! I'm very thankful for her safety and will be even more careful with her climbing after this.
We were getting the car loaded up for DaddyO to go on his first mini cruise with his new job and EJ was climbing around the backseat as we were getting ready to go. She moved quicker than we expected from the side of the car with the door closed to the side with the door opened and fell out head first before we could catch her.
This meant a trip to the ER. EJ has always enjoyed going to the doctors office, she likes the friendly staff and neat "toys" they show her, and fortunately this trip was no different. She was an angel, bruised face and all, as the doctors examined her. The fact that she got to wear a yellow bracelet made it even better for her.
Fortunately no bones were broken in her face and the worst she had to deal with was some swelling and soreness.
It is truly amazing how resilient little ones are, fearfully and wonderfully made! I'm very thankful for her safety and will be even more careful with her climbing after this.
Celebrating Two with Pooh
by Pearl
EJ was thrilled to get to blow out a second pair of birthday candles and celebrate turning two with DaddyO's side of the family. Not only did Avia and PopPop throw her a fabulous Pooh party, but EJ also got to enjoy her first snow of the season. It was a day filled with food, family and friends, and great memories.
Winnie the Pooh Birthday Outfit
by Pearl
I had fun making this outfit for EJ's Pooh themed birthday party. With a little Pooh fabric applique on the shirt, some honey bee material and ribbon (and this pattern) for the skirt, and ribbon and felt for the Pooh ears, her outfit was complete. She was my tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff.
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Pooh Beehive Cupcake Birthday Cake
by Pearl
I would usually mix my own cake recipe, but due to the fact that we are in transit living with relatives, I thought this would be a good time to use a box mix. EJ was excited to pick out her cake box... funfetti of course:) That was used for the cupcakes and this was the recipe for the frosting.
I was able to prepare the pieces of the cake (cupcake, cookies) the day before, and then easily assemble the cake the day of her party. I frosted the cupcakes and laid them out in a beehive shape, placed a cookie on top of each and then all I had left to do was put on the bees.
She especially liked the bees!
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Our Princess Turns Two
by Pearl
she's two!
We were thrilled to get to celebrate EJ's second birthday with family this year. EJ has been enthralled with princesses ever since her bff introduced her to them a while back so she was thrilled to be surprised by Grandma and Grandpa with a fabulous princess party.
Grandma let her open a few presents early so she could be in full princess attire (dress, shoes, crown and purse) for her royal lunch.
opening presents
Grandma made a special princess cake for EJ that was similar to one I had as a child.The table was set with Grandma's finest china and we even got to cheer EJ with a little sparkly.
one more candle to blow
and she did it
Each month/year has progressively become my favorite age. We are enjoying everything that comes with being two. She is independent yet loves her cuddle time. Keeps us smiling with the things she says and on our toes with the things she thinks up. She knows how to push our buttons but is just as versed at diffusing them.
she's my little princess
I can't imagine a better age, but I guess we'll just have to see what another year brings us!
posing for the camera
Mobility: Running and jumping
Sleep Habits: 9:00 p.m to 7 a.m. in bed with us, 2 hour afternoon nap
Favorite Instrument: the triangle
Favorite Food: Edamame and chicken nuggets
Favorite Activity: Playing with blocks at B&N
Favorite Book: Eloise Wilkinson Golden Book
Favorite Word: Princess
Favorite Toy: Dolls
Favorite Song: The Wheels on the Bus
# of Flights: 4
# of Cross Country Road Trips: 3
Sleep Habits: 9:00 p.m to 7 a.m. in bed with us, 2 hour afternoon nap
Favorite Instrument: the triangle
Favorite Food: Edamame and chicken nuggets
Favorite Activity: Playing with blocks at B&N
Favorite Book: Eloise Wilkinson Golden Book
Favorite Word: Princess
Favorite Toy: Dolls
Favorite Song: The Wheels on the Bus
# of Flights: 4
# of Cross Country Road Trips: 3
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Bowling All the Way Birthday
by Pearl
so cute
Our nephew celebrated his 6th birthday at the bowling lanes and we had a blast bowling with him. EJ got to wear her first pair of bowling shoes and even threw a spare.
checking out the lanes
getting some lessons
ready to bowl
Having always lived away from family I can count on one hand the number of family celebrations we've been able to attend, so it was a real treat to be able to make it to C's 6th birthday. He is such a loving and sweet little boy. EJ absolutely adores him. She was thrilled to not only be bowling but to also spend the evening with her cousins!
She took in all the birthday traditions...singing happy birthday, blowing out the candles, opening presents, so I think she will be ready for when it is her turn in a couple days.
enjoying the frosting
Some Snow and Boarding
by Pearl
Since EJ had her first ice skating experience a few days ago, we thought snowboarding was the next logical winter experience she should have.
We headed up to Blue Mountain with Grandma, and my brother and his family to meet up with my semi-pro snowboarding brother and gave the little ones a taste of hitting the slope. It had been over a year since EJ had last seen snow so we were excited to get her on the white stuff. She quickly warmed up to it:)
cousins
ready for her turn
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Simple Birthday Flower Card
by Pearl
flowers in january
January is full of birthday celebrations on my mom's side of the family. Since I have recently started making my own cards at home I thought it would be fun to create a special birthday card for my grandma. She loves flowers and I love to sew, so I combined both of our loves into this card.Simply copy the png below and adjust it to the size card you would like (this is designed for the 4.375" x 5.75" value pack cards). Print off the card, find four colorful buttons, sew them onto the stems and viola, a thoughtful little card ready to send to your special birthday someone.

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