Orange Juice and Forts

This last weekend I was crazy sick - it felt like I was pretty much dying, which of course is an exaggeration. What is not an exaggeration, however, is how wonderful my hubby is! While I was wasting away in bed Thursday night-most of Sunday, Bry was super hero dad with Ellinor. He's always such a great help with her, but when I'm out of commission he is just amazing! Bry and Ellinor are already best friends, but given hours of uninterrupted time together it is really cute to watch them. Occasionally I tried to join in the fun but was immediately reminded by my body that there was a reason I was just watching. Haha.

Bry and Ellinor were playing in our room Saturday morning while I vegged and somehow an impromptu fort was made with the end of our comforter. Ellinor crawled right in and didn't leave any time soon. It was ADORABLE! I love her so much! As she is getting older - at an extremely rapid pace I might add - we seem to have even more fun with her. Her interactions are hilarious! Here are some cute pics that I was able to snag real quick of the fort - Ellinor was not keen on lifting the cover at all, so I had to be stealthy. :)

Last night we did some shopping. Our first stop was Target so I could exchange some items. While I waited in line to take care of business, Ellinor wandered around the store picking out items that she was sure she needed - some boys socks, a bright pink tutu, randomness from the dollar bin section. She is definitely a shopper. Anyway, when we left the store and arrived back in Saratoga Springs to pick up some groceries, we realized Ellinor had only one sandal on. We searched the jeep but to no avail. Her brand new sandal had gone missing. Ellinor enjoyed the freedom of going barefoot in public again - that hasn't happened for months. But she did not enjoy being confined to the cart because of that same circumstance. Bry flew back over to Target after dropping baby and I off at home, but was unable to locate the sandal after a valiant search. It's a sad day to lose such a cute sandal. But I guess this is just another initiation into parenthood. Missing shoes galore await us in the future, I'm sure.

Last Wednesday I went to my neighbor Ana's house for a sewing and crafting day. She helped me sew a cute little outfit for Ellinor that I just love. It was exciting to sew something with a little more of a complex nature. Thank goodness Ana was there to assist! She really is amazing. My goal is start picking random sewing projects and just get going on them. That's the only way I will learn and it's not so scary once I start those first few stitches. I think curtains are the next idea. I will post pics of Ellinor's outfit tomorrow - if she will humor me for two minutes while she wears it so that I can snap a couple of glamour shots. :)

In one week Ellinor, Becca and I head to WA!! I am DYING to see my family! My parents informed me that they have found the teepee I used to play in as a little girl. It was the most beautiful teepee. White with pink polka dots and just perfect in every way. I can't wait for Ellinor to see it. Given her love of fort made from one comforter, I just know she's going to LOVE the teepee as much as I did. Gearing up for the road trip and trying to come up with ideas for keeping Ellinor entertained is what I'm up to this week. Yays!