birthdays. birthdays. birthdays.

there is something about birthdays- it's one day of the year that is entirely your own.
cupcakes.
ribbon.
paper chains.
flowers.
cards.
banners.
fun gift wrap.
people you love.
i love other people's birthdays too. lately my favorite thing to do for birthdays is making paper chains. there is just something about handcrafted goodies that make things seem
so much more special and festive.my children will learn to love birthdays too. from waking to a paper chain on their door,
to cupcakes, presents, embarrassing hats and buttons, to favorite flowers
and birthday dinners.

snow days = photo shoot

my best friend/roommate/photography extrodanaire emily is starting a new venture: photography. with a day off from school and snow covered trees in our backyard, emily decided it would be a great opportunity for a photo shoot. jess and i donned our debutant dresses, braved the freezing weather, and tried our best to "act natural". after warming our freezing toes by the stove burning fire, here is the outcome:

check it out:

http://emilymathewsphotography.blogspot.com/