garden giggles

she talks to this sunflower daily

whispers secrets that open petals

what other magic is she capable of?

Why did the chicken cross the road?

To get a little love from my sweetie!

What a FUN field trip to Elkus Ranch today. 

I'll share some pictures of Emily trying to tame the goats tomorrow.

blue on blue

all you need is love

a new smile

We have been battling the flu this week but I am so thankful! Thankful?

Since Gracie has been home sick from school, Emily and I were fortunate to be with her the moment she lost her "first" tooth! I say first in quotations because her actual first was taken from her after a little fall and ensuing infection. 

This one was eventful (lots of blood and spitting) and memorable (all while at the cashier at Peet's) but we have been all smiles.....all day! We will be celebrating with tomato soup of course.

She started making her tooth pillow as soon as we realized it was loose a couple of weeks ago. It took a long time for that little milk tooth to say goodbye. Telling for how hard it is to say goodbye to the baby days in her life. She really seems so different these days. More mature, confident and beautiful than ever before! It just keeps getting better and better here at the Coffee Cottage. xo

(and aren't you so curious to see what she chooses to get with her tooth fairy money? remember last time?)

little rudolph

Winter Concert 2012

wear your beads

Tomorrow is The International Day to Eradicate Poverty. Spread the word by WEARING YOUR BEADS.

Gracie made this necklace from her collection of loose beads from BeadforLife.
She wore it to school today and is now making them for her friends. It is amazing what this little girl can do with her own two helping hands.

http://www.beadforlife.org/

close-ups

What A Year....

My Dear Gracie,

What a great year we have had together my little four (almost five) year old!

 

It has been such an honor to be your mama and watch you grow.

 As a big sister, as a daughter, as a person.

I am so proud of the five year old that you have become!

XOXO