I am really enjoying Holly at 4 years old. I'm not sure what it is. I just really like it! She's fun and caring. She's thoughtful and loving. She's my friend. And an added bonus, is that she lets me take photos of her and even comes up with her own interesting poses. Love it! My baby girl is so beautiful through and through. I'm forever grateful she's my daughter. 

I've wanted to make this Hopscotch skirt for a loooong time. My little darlings wear skirts and dresses almost exclusively. Every now and then Holly will wear leggings or her new jeggings. I can't even remember the last time Greta wore pants (without a dress over them). She just doesn't "do" pants. I decided to make them some corduroy skirts to wear during these cooler seasons. Hopefully they do actually wear them.... The pockets are tricky! I should've transfered more markings. Other than that, they came together pretty easily. I made Greta's in a size 2 and Holly's in a 4, but I lengthened both of them by at least an inch. I'm completely paranoid of them growing out of all their clothes because that's what they do best!

Our family has been hit by Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease and it has been horrible! We're used to a nice, busy schedule with lots of time with friends. But, HFMD has laid us flat on our backs. Holly got it first. Sores all over the inside of her mouth. She couldn't eat for a couple of days. As Holly started to perk up, Greta began her turn. It's such a contagious virus. So now Greta sleeps in and takes long naps. I don't know if she's going to laugh or cry when we interact. 

Taking a break from the busyness of life has been kind of nice. I've completed chores that I've been meaning to do since we moved in. I'm on top of my housework and I checked all my September sewing items off my list. We had a great weekend together as a family with nothing on the books. We've taken walks to get out the house. There's an upside to being forced to slow down. 

I've been taught a new angle to the language of friendship. Such kind service has been extended to my family and I feel richly blessed. I've learned that little things go a long way and have so much meaning. There's so much I can do to be a better friend and I treasure the lessons I learned and the gifts I was given over the past week. 

To wrap this up, here's a few shots of Greta after I woke her up from a 3.5 hour sweaty nap. It's insane that she's just as beautiful as ever!

I really enjoy taking photos. And I like to take photos of babies. I was happy to take some of this cute, brand-new guy. I was so nervous beforehand! But I do like to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. It's refreshing and I like to think it improves me. So, here he is! 

(PS: Kelsey is a beautiful mother!)

I just love this dress! The fabric is so cute! It's scenes of little cardboard castles and is so make-believe! Greta was excited to wear this dress... hopefully her enthusiasm continues. Greta's currently not allowing me to do her hair and I chase her around the home brushing her hair. And she's also not letting me take as many photos of her as I'd like. I remember Holly going through this same phase. Now it's Greta's turn! Anyways, I'm glad I got these photos! 

Again, Rollerskate dress by Oliver and S. My new favorite!