Debbie Bliss Knit Experiments

I got the Debbie Bliss pattern book "Baby Knits for Beginners" at Half Price books, and I thought I would try my hand at my first sweater- baby sized of course. I had already made a really cute hat from the book and a pair of legwarmers (of my own creation) out of some leftover yarn I had thrifted, so I thought a sweater would be cute. I started knitting, only to find, whoops- not enough yarn. So, I made a Franken-sweater with one sleeve and the back side pink, and the other side and sleeve yellow. The best part is, the yarns are not the same texture or weight at all, so it really is a Frankie. Despite this, though, think it turned out quite adorable. Now if only Violet would keep the legwarmers on!

Diaper Cakes!

Here are two of the lovely diaper cakes I have made! They are a really fun project, and I would love to do more.

They love Piano Duels

First BIRTHDAY!

paper crowns
boxes to crawl in and out of
things to bang
cake to squish

Rainbow Cake for a first birthday!

I made a rainbow cake for V's b-day. I made it from a box mix, split it into 4 and dyed each with food color. I "blopped" each color on top of each other (not mixed!), then baked. After it cooled I cut the two cakes into a crayon shape and frosted it purple with her name on it where "Crayola" would be. It turned out only so-so. I could have done better....there is always the 2nd birthday!

Walking? Not really, but cute.

First Birthday Wish List!

image from backtobasics.com
We here at the Mac-Meyer farm can NOT believe it has almost been a year since Little V came into our world! We will be having three (yes three) lovely birthday parties, one for just us on her actual birthday, one the following saturday for my side of the family, and one over spring break in South Dakota with Mike's side! Woah.

First I want to say that family and love are all Mike and I want for V's first birthday, but I know people are going to want to buy gifts. Buying for other peoples babies can be tricky, and since our family goes with the less is more mentality, and because I am so freakishly picky, I thought I would compile a list of gifts that would be loved and cherished by V!

Top Ten Green, Organic, Non-Violent and educational toys and gifts:
1. Wooden toys like stakers, puzzles, shape sorting cubes, walkers
2. Cloth dolls, like "Groovy Girls"- Vie LOVES these.
3. Robeez shoes size 12-24 months
4. Savings Bonds for college or life experiences
5. books of all shapes and sizes!!!
6. Sock Monkeys (kind of a theme for our family)
7. Girl Clothes size 18-24 months- separates only- nothing with snaps at the crotch, like body suits or onesies. We really like dresses with leggings
8. Swimming Lessons from the YWCA
9. Music lessons
10. A wooden potty chair.

we like the webistes : www.backtobasicstoys.com, www.peapods.com, and www.geniusbabies.com,

please no plastic or battery operated toys!