Friday, May 16, 2008

Our week in review

Sunday: Tried to get a good picture of Lily and I for Mother's Day. Didn't happen. Jay took this picture of Lily being silly and rubbing my cheeks telling me "you're the best mommy EVER!" She tells me this a lot, and my response is always "You're the best DAUGHTER ever!" We probably make people sick. Oh well.






Wednesday: was cold and rainy. (yuck!) I wanted to stay in bed all day, but that wasn't an option. So, I asked Lily if she wanted to go to the store with me to pick out fabric for a couple of good-wish quilt squares. I have had this on my list of things to do for WEEKS. But, I am the opposite of crafty...so I do not ever set foot in stores like JoAnne Fabrics. BUT, I adore these 2 families that I have vowed to send a quilt square to - so off we went. Lily was very enthusiastic about "helping" me find the perfect squares. They were not what I would have picked, but she insisted that they were the very best patterns for her and her. She even had the woman who cut the square give her the extra material so she could wear it in her hair - Kim, look closely and you will see YOUR material...it might be the only look you ever get at it - you know how horrible I am at follow through. But, I have the squares here. Just have to write the wish and send them on their way. (whew) Oh, and while we were there we found the CUTEST umbrella ever, and had to buy it. Lily was happy as a clam walkin' in the rain with that...gotta love the simple things.











Thursday: The sun came out, finally! So, we had some fun outdoors. Went for a long walk in the wagon and checked out every last flower and weed along the way. And that night Lily was so excited to carry her dance gear to class in her NEW ballerina bag! And, of course, we couldn't get in the car to go until she had done several arabesques in the yard first.















That was our week at a glance...enjoy your weekend, everyone!

28 comments:

Kim said...

Okay... what can I say...
LOVE the picture of Lily rubbing your face... it is priceless... and the umbrella.... is SOOOOOO cute...
Love the fabric.. and I won't only see it in Lily's beautiful hair.. I will see it on Isabella's quilt.. sent with sooo much LOVE...
Okay... the last picture is my favorite... you know why of course....
Lily looks like she loves her bag...
She has such GREAT form in her pose...
Have a Great Weekend..
HUGS..

mommy24treasures said...

loved your recap.:)
The umbrealla pics are darling.:) We bought a panda umbrella at walmart recently... lasted maybe 3 days with Ms busypants. She could not leave the thing alone. Open close open close
Our recital is tomorrow.:) Chloe had rehearsal tonight. When I see her dance I think of Lily and how much she loves to dance. Chloe loves it! Alot of the girls seem to be there for mom but Chloe is passionate about it like Lily:)
Have a good weekend :)

kerri said...

Are you kidding me, that is the most perfect photo of the two of you!! You can see the love you have for each other, it is pure Lily fun and sweetness.

LaLa said...

Oh I love this post!! Who cares if you make people sick..such LOVE!!

Her umbrella is so cute and love her ballerina poses...I see those a lot myself. Her bag is super cute : )

Mommy Spice said...

So sorry you're still battling cold weather. I think we are going to hit 90 today....a little too hot for me. Love the umbrella!!

Kristi said...

That is actually a great Mother's day photo! Unposed pics are always the best! What a neat umbrella! Lily you are a wonderful little ballerina with all the right stuff!

Anonymous said...

The picture of you and your precious daughter is just so sweet! Your relationship with Lily is a real treasure, Nikki!!

Have a great weekend with your family.:)

Tiffany said...

I just LOVE the picture of Lily and you. That is so precious. What a beautiful mom and daughter.

Love that umbrella.

Tracey and Mike said...

Beautiful mother's day picture! It says it all ...
And I LOVE the umbrella!

Abby said...

aw so good to read about you and lily and glad to hear all is well :) take care! happy sunday!

3 Peanuts said...

Ummm.. I think you did get some excellent ones! I lover her pinching your cheeks. So adorable!!!!

I am tagging you for a meme today!

Kim

Denise C said...

OH I LOVE this pic of the two of you!!! SO real...and so very sweet!!
What a precious umbrella....and I just know Kim and Kim are thrilled to be getting your pretty squares...Have a blessed Sunday my sweet friend!!
Love,
Denise

3 Peanuts said...

You better send me that square girlfriend!!!!

Also, you're tagged.

Kim

The Princess's Mommy said...

She's the cutest ballerina ever!! I LOVE the umbrella! And I think the picture of the two of you together is just priceless!
Have a great week!
Monica

Anne Marie said...

Oh, the love in that picture. You are both just BEAMING! I think it's a framer!

Please tell Lily her arabesque's are perfect!

t~ said...

Love the photo of you and your girl!~ She just keeps growing up a little more everyday!

Gee Gee said...

Little Miss Mary Poppins!! What a darling umbrella. Who cares if it's raining when you've got that, huh?
Nik, the pix of you and Lily is so darling. I would blow it up and frame it for sure. :)

Juliette said...

Your pic of Mother's day is priceless. And Lily is such a natural Ballerina!
Hope you had a great weekend to finish this lovely week (or to start the next one?).

Jewels of My Heart said...

Darling, darling, darling.... love the pic of you and Lily. Love all the pics of Lily... and that umbrella is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO LILY!
Love you friend!

PandaMom said...

The umbrella IS totally darling and you ARE the best mom...EVER for her! ; )

Anonymous said...

I love the pictur of you two! So beautiful.

RamblingMother said...

Sweetest little ballerina!!

Ashley said...

So precious!

Heather said...

Oooooh, I think you achieved a pretty great picture - that first one is beyond sweet!

Kids with umbrellas are way too cute - I love it when they are so enamoured with them - amazing how such a functional item becomes all about the "fun"!!

Thanks for always sharing your precious girl with us, her smile makes my day!!

heather

Gwen Oatsvall said...

ok, tell me that the picture of Maggie and Emmie on Steffie's blog doesn't look a little like Lil ... I think our girls smile the same and that makes my heart happy because i have always noticed what a perfectly sweet smile Lil has ... love ya girl

Beth and Shayna said...

Lily is such a cutie. She seems to be growing up so fast. I love the umbrella!

JMCS said...

I really love the pics of you and Lily-bug. It is so cute. That was very nice of you to get the quilt squares for your friends and I know they will love them and with Lily handpicking them, how could they not?

Hugs,
Jonni

Pam said...

I cannot help but smile when I read how she tells you that you are the best mommy ever. I always think back to when we were in China. It is amazing what God can do with a little ones heart just by the love that we show them.