The post where I get to brag about my awesome vacation...

 Here we are at the Masters in Augusta Georgia.  It was AMAZING! 

 Me and Grandma T sporting the curlie-do.  Plenty of humidity to go around.  It got a little cold in the morning so we had to go get matching Masters jackets.  (Any excuse to go shopping :)

 I thought the reflection in the water looked like a Monet painting.

 The next day we went to Stone Mountain in Atlanta.  It was a beautiful day

 Me and my sweet.  This was our first vacation with out the kids.  It was so nice to have that time together.

 Grandma Tina and Papa Phil

There was even a group of Tibetan Monks vacationing at Stone Mountain with us. 

More from the Lady Lounge

 

I made this outfit with the intention of it fitting Hazel... this year, not in two from now.  The pattern was for 12-18 months!  Maybe if you had a 35lb baby!

 A Stegosaurus stuffed animal in the works

 I made this one a while back but I haven't posted it yet.  I'm so in love with this dress.  Can't wait for it to fit her next year.

 An apron for me :)

 Nautical dress for the 4th of July.  Need to add some finishing touches and hem the bottom. 

Children's messenger bag made from European Linen and lined with bright yellow flowers.  Wish I had made it adult sized.

Here's what's new in my world...

 I was doing dishes this morning and Hazel was at my feet being very well behaved... sort of.  I turned around to wipe my hands and pick her up and realized that she had wiggles her little fingers past the the child proof cupboard and pulled out a Delta Biscotti package.  The then devoured it, plastic and all. 

 She ate right though the packaging!

She was quite pleased with herself as you can see.

 And here is what has been happening in my lady lounge.  My mom brought me a whole suitcase of vintage fabric (circa 1980) so I have been experimenting with clothing making.  I made Hazel this "little old lady party-cardi" as I like to call it. 

 

...and these pigtails... to die for!

 

Here is my first attempt at a shirt for me.  Not to shabby.

 I quite like the gathering on the shoulders.  Still need to finish off the sleeves.

 

...and the neck line... it's round.  How about that!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!  We had a fun filled Easter Egg Hunt with the Anderson Family yesterday.  Beautiful weather and happy babies.

 Baby Sonja chillin' with daddy

 The best of buds

 Oliver helped Hazel open her Easter eggs.  What a good big brother.

 Mister Drake

 This morning Oliver and Hazel got their Easter baskets.  Having children makes Holidays fun again.  There is nothing better than seeing their happy faces light up the room.

 Hazel loved her Cabbage Patch Sheep.

 Hazel LOVED the chocolate bunny

 Yummmmm

Spring is here!

 The weather here in Wisconsin has been AMAZING!  We have spent most of the week outside enjoying the sunshine and spring time flowers.  All of my Daffodils and Grape Hyacinths are already up!  p.s. have to say I love this picture of Oliver, it reminds me of a picture of Matt when he was about the same age smelling flowers in the garden.

 We have enjoyed Nanna this last week.  Hazel loves to give her special hugs.

 And they're off!!!  Who will win, the monkey or the giraffe? 

 Miss Hazel looking thoughtful

...and hungry.

Pitcher Family 2012

 My Grandpa Pitcher passed away peacefully at the age of 92 this last week.  While he will definitely be missed, his passing gave his grand kids motivation to hop on a few planes and see each other for the first time in 7 years.  The last time we were all in a photo like this was my wedding! 

 Doin' it Pitcher style.

The ladies

Birthday Cupcakes

 I forgot to post these with the rest of the Birthday pictures but they were too cute to not post.  It cracks me us how different Oliver and Hazel are even though they look like little twins.  Oliver is very particular and clean.  Hazel... not so much.  She is our tornado.

Oliver was so disturbed by Hazel's messiness he ended up asking for a bowl and a spoon to eat his cup cake with!  My kids are just too funny.  Happy Birthday Oliver and Hazel!