One of the best things Holly frequently says to me is, "I so wuv you." This little girl is beautiful on the inside and out. She has a big heart and a lot of love! 

I already had the book with pattern and I already had the fabric so it made sense to make Holly a hat rather than buy one. I think she'll wear it. I like how it turned out! Most colors look great on Holly, but blue happens to be her favorite. (Her other favorites are pink and purple.) I read somewhere that the majority of skin damage via sun happens during childhood so I try to make an effort to protect my children. I'm not excelling, but each spring I renew my determination!

The pattern was really easy to put together. A beginner could definitely accomplish this!

I took these photos when she had just woken up from her nap. This is the first one I got and it's too funny to not post!

Ah, birthdays! Holly's friend had a birthday recently and instead of buying a gift, I decided to make one. I made a little art smock from the Oliver + S Little Things to Sew book. I didn't follow the directions completely, but it tunred out great and functional. I made it in size 4-6, which is kind of big, but I wanted it to last. I plan on making some girl ones, and I'll hem those so they're a little shorter and fit a tad better. I love handmade things! (By the way, I've been making like crazy over here so there will be lots of sewing posts!)

I made 2 at once, since another birthday will come!

After the wedding reception, we went to a little park in Beverly Hills with Conor's parents. Holly loved the big fish in the pond! It was great to spend some relaxed time with Catherine and Jim. After Elizabeth and Nicole were finished taking photos, we grabbed them and then had a little Pajama party at their hotel room. It was a great day!