Craft Project with Makena

Well over the years I have become a bit more crafty and have taken on some small and large projects. Since it is hunting season Makena gets a lot of mommytime. I decided to start working on my presents for the teachers and some of my co-workers. Makena is really into helping when it comes to cooking and so last night I thought I would introduce her to making crafts. We talked about the process beforehand and I told her there were only certain things like tying the ribbon and gluing the letters she was so excited. So here is the end result of our handy work...it is a huge clothes pin that you can stand up and it is actually functional because you put pictures in it or notes, etc.
A friend of mine is a huge LSU fan so I made her's in yellow and purple, this was our trial one and I knew my friend would be honest and tell me if it was cheesy.

What do you think? Do you have craft projects you do with your kids?

Makena's Visit to the Dentist

Some people have called me crazy for teaching Makena how to floss. She loves it and now has made a habit out of it and it has paid off. I first started by letting her just watching me and I know my kid, she became intrigued with the whole process. Eventhough she has baby teeth and will one day lose them I feel it is important to show her the benefit of good dental habits. My friend is a dentist and so we went to the dentist for the first time and she did great. It was much better than I expected. She got a clean bill of health and some goodies...

Happy 3rd Birthday Makena!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday my precious little girl. Wow, how time flies! I still remember the day I found out you were a girl, it was February 14th 2005. I was so excited!! The doctor said,"looks like we have a little princess," and boy did he ever hit the nail on the head. I sang, read and talked to you everyday when you were in my belly.
You have been a dream come true and watching you grow up is the best reward anyone could ever have in life. You are so loved and spoiled and must of all a truly happy child. I was so proud of you this past weekend with all your thank yous and kisses and hugs. I am truly amazed by your wonderful personality and ability to light up a room in just a matter of seconds. God has blessed me to have you for my child and I thank him everyday. Here's to my little princess.

Makena's Party at Papa and Mimi's house

Stacey