Wordless Wednesday

Bamboletta Play Date

I had a Bamboletta come for a play date today.  I was so excited that my friend Julie brought her over to me.  She is even more delicious in real life.  I MUST HAVE ONE OF THESE DOLLS!!

She had breakfast with us.

Then played the piano.

We had a tea party on the deck.

She went down the slide.

And even played on the swings while wearing her Zozo outfit!

First Haircut

I took Calum in for his first haircut today.  I know that his hair was not very long, but I wanted to have it cleaned up a bit before his one year pictures are done this weekend.  I went to the local barber here in West Salem and was just thrilled with the service.  Calum had no problems getting his hair cut...not a single tear.  He kept laughing as if he was being tickled.

I think he looks super cute with his hair cut.  He in not my little baby anymore!

Wordless Wednesday: Besties!

Bamboletta

 

I have never been into dolls.  They were just never my thing.  Shianne is much like me.  Dolls never did it for her either.  Well, except for Baby Alex, whom she found while playing at Grandma's house.  Shianne always kept Baby Alex in perfect condition.  Along came Nora Beth and Shianne gave her precious Baby Alex to her little sister.  Nora Beth has taken great care of her little "baby" and has never expressed great interest in getting more dolls.  Baby Alex has always made her happy.

I have come across this adorable Bamboletta Waldorf style doll.  There is something about her that just speaks to me.  She is handmade with such love.  I want to dress her up.  I want to knit little outfits for her.  I might even let Nora Beth play with her.  I can even get matching Zozobugbaby outfits for her to match Nora Beth's.  Calum might even need a little boy Bamboletta.

Is it crazy to want to play with dolls at my age?  Imagine the tea parties she would attend.  The wardrobe she would amass.  The bed I would make for her.  The hours of fun she would have at our house.  I will find a way for her to come to our house!

Wordless Wednesday: In and Out

Calum, 11 Months

Today Calum turned 11 months.  He has made so many changes this past month.  The biggest change has been that he is now WALKING!!  Of course, he started this skill as soon as Lamar left for Iowa.  He is just determined to have Lamar miss all the big milestones...bummer!

I have been busy putting up gates so he cannot access the stairs and I locked all the cabinets in the kitchen because I got tired of putting my kitchen back together several times a day.  He is a one man tornado and can destroy a room in a matter of minutes.

He gets around so quickly.  I keep trying to convince him that dog food is not appropriate to eat, but he believes that if it is good enough for Boba, then it must be good enough for him..

Calum is still the sweetest natured baby.  He is full of giggles and squeals of delight.  He loves to clap his hands and play with his favorite ball.  He lights up when his sisters enter the room.  He loves to cuddle and is still an amazing sleeper.

I can't believe that next month marks one year since he joined our family.  I am still on a baby high.  I wish every mom could feel as happy as I am right now.  The drug of Calum is just amazing!