Wednesday, September 17, 2008

the eclectic fairy

This little fairy not only looks stunning, she dances too!

And her blue eyes could melt any heart. It's one of her powers.

To achieve this look, all one needs is a pair of one-size-too-big church shoes, gray knit leggings, a crazy blue leopard print dress, pink satin gloves, purple feathery wings, and of course, the finishing touch... a Christmas bow.

I am loving how much Annabelle has gotten into things like dress-up, fairies, and anything having to do with princesses. Yesterday afternoon she arrayed herself in this get-up and spent the next few hours being adorably cute. So much girly fun!

Tonight, the Sugar Booger is living up to her name in that she has a nasty little cold. She and I have spent a quiet evening at home while Daddy and Emma went to our usual Wednesday night activities. (Normally, we drop the girls off to play with their cousins and spend some time at my mother-in-law's, with Grandma Net and Granpa Randy, while Jeremy and I sing our little hearts out and be silly for an hour at church choir.) Annabellesie and I had a grand ol' time.... she watched Charlie and Lola on our bed while I did some much-needed organizing in our room, we colored and stuck tons of princess stickers on the pages, we ate marshmallows, we talked to Grandma (both of them!) and we had bath time after which we made sure to put on our girliest-smelling lotion.

While I certainly hope she feels better tomorrow (and that she sleeps MUCH better tonight than she did last night, please Lord), I am so glad for the evening we got to spend together. One-on-one time is so precious.

16 comments:

bandofbrothers said...

our photos of annabellesie are stunningly gorgeous!!

sounds like you had a wonderful special time together. i need to take Calvin on a little date or something. he's been feeling quite threatened lately!

Kourtni said...

Oh how cute...!!! I love one on one time with the kids. It's really special. Although it's rare! ;)
Hope she's feeling better!!

Jerusha Abigail said...

aww, what a precious little cutie pie! so very sweet. i hope she's feeling better! give my annabelle big kisses!

Jacqueline said...

She is so adorable! I just wanted to let you know that I have started a blog also, so you can go by and check it out.

Megan said...

My GOODNESS she is a beauty! I'm loving your Mother/daughter evening together- I bet she did too!

sarah marie p said...

Awww ... these pictures are adorable! And your mother/daughter night sounds like lots of fun! I love coloring! Yay! I hope your little girlie feels way better ASAP!

Unknown said...

Wow I remember Emma wearing that dress! It is essential for any stylish ensemble :) Though the wings really make the outfit.. and the gloves. lol!

*CPA* Su said...

I was thinking the same thing that Steph said! That little dress sure has made it's rounds. I remember a picture not too long ago with Emma in it! =)

Barbie said...

AHHH...Hopefully she's feeling better...but even if she isn't, I'm sure your special time together made it all worth it!

Jeremy said...

I love my little girls.

Now we needs us a boy-man! Yeearghhh!

.jimaie.marie. said...

hehe, these are just too cute. i want a little girl! her eyes are grogeous!! I hope she's feeling better!!

lorieloo said...

love love love her little dress up. too cute!

Ruth said...

Awww, she's so cute!!! Yes, one-on-one time is so precious. Sounds like such a fun, girly night.

I'm so excited to hear what you think about the Five in a Row book! And good job keeping up with your blog so well, with two little ones and that wonderful pregnant lack of energy. I always enjoy reading even though I don't always make it over to comment!

Mommy Diffee said...

How cute! I was so not girlie like that when I was her age! If I have a girl someday I hope she is all princessie like that!

sarah marie p said...

Aww-- it's totally the thought that counts - and thanks for thinking of me when you saw that cutie retro-owl item! You are so sweet. I wanna seee! You should post it on your blog!

Sunny said...

She is such a sweetheart! I am glad you got some one-on-one time. Those are really fun. I hope she is all better!