Linus Project

For Christmas my wonderful in-laws got me a sewing machine... and I LOVE it!!!

It's a Babylock, and yes, it's my "baby".  I had been wanting a machine for quite a while and had worked up a nice list of projects I wanted to do when I finally got one.  So, now that I have one, I decided it was time to pick a project and get to know my "baby" by making a blanket for my baby!  A few days of a little work here and there...

And voila! A blanket for Brin!

Confession: I am a little rusty with my sewing, so this project took way longer than it probably should have... but for first timers I think we did all right.  And so far the little lady seems to like it ok.  She's currently quite attached to an old blanket of Tim's, so it may take her some time to warm up to a new friend.  But, with any luck, she'll latch on.  And who knows, perhaps some day, "she'll turn it into a sport coat".

Birthday In Boise

My beautiful sister had a birthday last week and to celebrate, we had a party.  I love birthdays and we always love Boise.  It was a fabulous weekend.  The pictures are the best part, but I'll at least label the highlights.

1. A little side trip to visit some good friends

2. A fantastic party at a super yummy restaurant with a gorgeous birthday girl

3. An afternoon outside with grandpa Borup... and a walk in the grass that the little one actually didn't really care for

4. Some cuddles with cousins

My sister is absolutely one of the most amazing people I have ever known.  If I could grow up to be the kind of woman she is my life would certainly be wonderful!  So glad we were able to join in the birthday celebrating.

Ponies

There's nothing better than cute little girls with cute little ponytails!  Unfortunately, so far our cute little girl is mostly hair-less.  She comes by it honestly, poor baby.  Her mama didn't have any hair until she was three.

There's not much you can do with blonde fuzz.  She does have a little patch right on the top of her head though, and this morning we decided to try our hand at a little hair-do.

She didn't love the ponytail process, and it was a little too tight for her taste, and... it made her look even more bald... so it didn't last very long.  But it turned out so dang cute!  Makes me anxious to see some more hairs.

Double Digits

Apparently our little lady is a bit of a late bloomer.  For the last several months we've been in and out of some teething... but no teeth were actually showing up.  Last month she turned 10 months and to herald in her advancement to the double digits, she cut her first little tooth!

Last week we greeted her 11 month mark and today she cut tooth number 2!  It's killing me how big she is, but this little tooth-cutting champion is so much fun!!

Rain Rain Go Away

We were teased with several days of super nice, warm, sunny weather... 

and now we're back to chilly rainy days.

We are all anxious to see some more sun

Sweetest Baby Ever

Yes, I had yet another photo session done of Brinlee...

Usually I wait until we are in Boise with the Borups and have one of my favorite family photographers snap some shots.  They always turn out SO good!  But Brin had hit her 10 month mark (GAK!!!) and I was itchin' to get her sweet face photoed before she's a year.  As it turns out a friend of mine over here dabbles in photography and was doing discounted Easter shots.  So, I dolled her up and hauled her over and the other day we got our prints back!  Brin was not in a super smiley mood that day, but we got some pretty dang cute ones anyway.  Seriously, do they come any cuter?!?