~ Surprise Visitor ~

Andy & Elliana

We had a great day today!  We had breakfast and did a quick run to the Strip District.  Then we headed to Hobby Lobby so I could get supplies for craft night!  We then stopped at Doug's Gram's for a visit with her and Aunt Mare.  While we were there Uncle Andy and Jos stopped in for a quick visit!  

  

~ SUPPLIES ~

 Thanks to Pinterest there are a million things I want to try to make.  Well today I picked up supplies for a few projects!  Check out below for some completed projects I did tonight at craft night!  My dear friend Nikki opened up her home to me and two other girls for craft night.  We had fun chatting and making lots of things!!!

~ Hair Bow Holder ~

I bought Elliana a hair bow holder with her name on it but there was nowhere to put the headbands.  I found this idea on Pinterest so I decided to give it a try.  I made this one very quickly out of things I had around the house except the hooks they were $1.20.  I bought the stuff today to make it but I wanted to give it a shot with this before I used the new supplies.  

~ TU Cute ~

I wanted to get Elliana a tu-tu for awhile now but they are $20 or more.  So I decided to make her one! This cost less than $6 for the Tulle and I had the ribbon left from my baby shower!!!

~ Nikki ~

Nikki wearing Elliana's tutu!

~ MY Creations ~

 Letters from my Slice.  I got this steal at Michaels, normally $150 I paid $20!!!  Also 3 hair bows for Elliana!  One made from tulle scrap, one from Satin (thank you Nikki for the lesson) and one from lace ribbon!

~ The Girls ~

Sarah, Me and Joann

All of us minus Nikki working on fun stuff!

~ Our Creations ~

 Our creations:  Felt Christmas ornaments (like the old time bulbs) by Joann, post cards by Sarah (made on her Cri-Cut, a Decorative Tray by Nikki and Hair Bows by me and Nikki.  Also letters cut out from my new Slice! I can not wait for the next craft night!

~Balloon Release ~

My friend Lorren from highschool, lost her brother Russell last year.  Today, was his birthday and she asked friends and family to do a balloon release in his memory.  

Here is Lorren's reason behind the ballons.   

"If you are curious as to why the balloons, Russell as many of you know, is a big kid at heart and what symbol doesn’t show children or childhood like a balloon. Also Russell always put up with my crazy ideas and was there to support me no matter what and put up with my silliness. Black because, he loved it!"

(sidenote: Check out Lorren's awesome blog http://barefootnparadise.blogspot.com/)

~ In Memory of Russell Pallone ~

 One thing I will never forget about Russell was his sense of humor.  He could ALWAYS make you laugh and put a smile on your face!  Russell may be gone but he will never be forgotten!!!  Happy Birthday Russell!  

~ Shopping with Aunt Tori ~

Elliana & Aunt Tori

After a busy day of course, Aunt Tori came to hang out.  Elliana and I did a quick shopping run with Aunt Tori tonight after dinner.  When I say quick I mean it.  We made it through two stores and back home in less than 45 minutes.  That has to be a record!

~ A day late & a few keys short ~

Always an adventure hanging out with Uncle Eric.  No one is fooling Elliana though, the keys are covered up by the lid to the piano.  

~ Former home of the Pittsburgh Penguins ~

 Lots of great memories at the Igloo (aka as Civic Arena & Mellon Arena).   Some of my favorite memories: my first concert New Kids on the Block, the Creed concert with 2 of my favorite people Gregg & Doug, Sarah McLachlan concert with Eric & Doug a few rows from the stage and surprising my Dad with tickets to a playoff hockey game two rows from the ice!!!  He really believed that we were going to watch the game outside in the pouring rain on the big screen.  Miss you daddy!

~ Igloo NOW ~

The Pens got a new home across the street from the Igloo.   Console Energy Center is beautiful!  Sad to see the Igloo torn down though.  A feature of the Igloo was that the dome opened.  It's wide open today.  This is what it looked like today on the way home from picking Doug up.  The dome was made into ornaments and we were lucky enough to get one from Doug's Aunt Chris and Gram. 

~ Peek A Boo ~

Elliana hanging out doing some Tummy Time on her Boppy!  

~ Beer Belly ~

I may look like I have a beer belly like daddy but my clothes don't fit!  Thank goodness I look cute in stretch pants and jeggings!!!

~ I love Daddy ~

Since Elliana's first outfit was too big she wanted to tell everyone

how much she loves her Daddy!  

~ Being cute is hard work! ~

Elliana and I headed to Bliss today because I had a hair appointment.  I love having a good baby!  I can take her anywhere.  She was so good while I got my hair done.  She fell asleep the last few minutes.  Thank you Diane for a great cut and color!  After my hair appointment we did a quick run to the craft store with Doug's aunts.  We had a busy day!  

~ Really MOM??? ~

Yes, I just said I have a good baby so these devil horns are not fitting but I can't resist taking a silly picture!  She was NOT amused!!!  

~ My Babies ~

Elliana and Doug
I was done with the blog for tonight but caught this picture and had to share it!  Doug and Elliana had a long day!  They have both had enough and are ready for bed!

~ Sleepy Baby ~

Ellie fell asleep snuggling with Daddy after her bath!  

So precious, love them both so much!!!

~ Almost Done ~

The floor is almost done.  Well the floor is done the trim work just needs to be finished!   Thank you honey!  

~ Happy Birthday!!! ~

My Aunt Rose and I 

 Happy 78th Birthday to my great Aunt Rose!  

She is in a nursing home.   Ellie and I stopped by for a quick visit!  I also want to wish Doug's Aunt Pete a Happy Birthday!!!  

~ Surprise Visit ~

Aunt Kathy, Uncle Kirk and Elliana

 While we were there my Uncle Kirk and Aunt Kathy stopped by too!

~ 4 Generations ~

 Uncle Kirk, Elliana, Aunt Rose and I

It was nice seeing other family members while visiting Aunt Rose.  

~ What a long day ~

Elliana and I had a very busy day!  

We went to visit my aunt, then to the doctors, then did some grocery shopping and then we had a meeting for Relay for Life.  We are both going to sleep good tonight!

~ Where's Aunt Tori & Uncle Andy? ~

Sunday breakfast with my in laws and all Ellie was worried about was where Aunt Tori & Uncle Andy where.  We missed you guys!  

~ A rattle??? ~

 They have all that yummy food and they give me a rattle!?!   I WANT FOOD!!!

~ Melt my heart ~

Doug was finishing up the floor  today so Ellie and I just lounged around.  She fell asleep on my lap holding my finger.  I love her so much!  I love her even more at times like this!!!

~ Mexican is only fun with my friends ~

We ran out for some Mexican at one of our favorite restaurants, El Campesino.  It is so fast and inexpensive.  We love it!  This is the same spot we have frequent lunch dates at with our friends.  Well tonight Doug and I apparently weren't exciting enough for Ellie she fell asleep and would not wake up.    We were a hit when we got home though.  We got our first real laugh for our sweet little one!  It was a full belly laugh!