A Birthday Success

 

Over the last few weeks Ky has had strep throat and pneumonia, Bradlee had strep throat and Temberlie had bronchitis.  Needless to say a lot of our money has gone to the doctors office and the pharmacy.  So when I realized that it was only one week until Temberlie's birthday, I wondered how I would afford to buy presents.  Braydee suggested that I make all of them.  As I thought about that and looked through my house here is what I came up with....

I found a binder that I was no longer using and put a notebook (the kind you can buy for like 15 cents when school starts), some coloring pages that I had pinned on pinterest and printed off and a pocket with crayons, colored pencils and chalk.  I covered the front of the binder with chalkboard contact paper. 

I had bought the My Little Pony memory game a few years ago and had it stashed away in a closet (it had never been opened).  The hand mirror I bought at the dollar store with the intention of giving it to her for Christmas, but I forgot.  The tin princess purse I bought the day after valentines day last year, also with Christmas in mind.  The three cardboard playhouses were from the dollar store and I had bought them last year.

When I went shopping for her birthday I found this pink treasure box for just under $6 and new she had to have.  It was the only one there so I grabbed it right away.  The doll (that I think is so ugly it is kind of cute) was pieces printed on fabric that you cut out, sew the front to the back, sew the dress and hair ties, stuff and done.  I think I bought the fabric with Christmas in mind as well.  I used left over quilt batting to stuff it.

Since her birthday was on a Sunday I decided to make her a dress.  I didn't want to sew sleeves in so I left it sleeveless and bought a sweater for about $10.

It turned out really cute, but the flowers on the fabric are painted on and they kept flaking off all day.  I don't think she can wear it to church again.   I just hope all the flower pieces come off the pew that we sat on in church.

She absolutely LOVES her doll.  It has blonde hair and blue eyes just like her.  It is a good thing that Temberlie likes everything because she was thrilled with all her presents even though it only cost us $16.  We didn't have a party..simply because I don't like throwing parties.  Our kids only have a party when they turn 5, 8, 12, and maybe 16.

She told what she wanted for her cake and helped her dad make it.  I think it turned out pretty good. Just a side note, her dad made the best biscuit cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting for breakfast.  He is AWESOME!

We are so glad that we have Temberlie.  Even though she is six now she still reminds us that she is the baby.  She is so cute and makes us laugh about half the time (the other half is spent throwing fits).  She loves us all and can get along with everyone.  She is learning how to read and write in kindergarten and she loves school.  We love her and we are glad that she had a very happy birthday!

New Year!! Maybe I shold have a new post?

Since it is to cold to go walking, I decided to add a post.  Sorry this is a no picture post, maybe neat time....maybe.

We had a really good Christmas!  I think everyone was pleased with their gifts.  We got to see Malcom, Lindsey, Rebekah and Jacob.  It was fun to spend time with them.  If all goes well and plans work out we will see them (with a brand new baby girl!) at spring break time.

We stayed up and rang in the new year with my (Lynaya) parents.  Next year we need to invite more people sooner.  We had to much food.  It was all so good and fun.

I really enjoyed the two week break from school.  We slept in until 10:00 everyday (except Christmas Day).  I didn't even want to pull out my hair until the Friday before school started, major improvement.   After sleeping in for two weeks it was rude awakening to have church at 9:00.  I already like the 9:00 church time.

I know I should have some new years goals, but I don't.  I just hope that by the end of the year I can show greater love towards my husband and children.  If I lose another 10 pounds, that would be a plus.  I know that I have a lot of weight to loose, but 10 pounds a year is good enough for me.

Here's to a New Year!  Bring It On!