Where to go from here

I love to read blogs. I really could spend the majority of Sophia's nap looking through blogs. My "Millie" bookmark folder on the computer is getting so full because I put everything interesting in there so I don't forget about it. I now have resorted to making another folder to control the overflow! That being confessed, I am going to start posting the cool things I find. Out of my folders and onto my blog so I can look back at them when I want as well as share them with you. Hope you enjoy.

While browsing the Anthropologie website, I found this wonderful doll: Miss Doodle Doll. It's such a fun idea to be able to create your personalized doll, then throw it in the wash and start all over again. Love it!

'Tis the Season

I'm heading home to Alberta today and couldn't be more excited to see my family! I'm ready for it to feel like Christmas. We didn't decorate our place because we won't be here for a month, and everything is still green outside, so snowy Calgary and my parent's decorated home will get me in the spirit for sure. Although I do wish I could bring a little bit of the weather here with me back to Alberta cause I'm not so ready to the -30 weather!

I feel like I've been so busy getting everything together before I go, and it's finally here. I thought I'd show a few photos of some projects I've been working on.

Both these dresses are patterns

I bought from Mani-Mina

These animal head nativity costumes are for my church's Christmas Party

Merry Christmas!

Birthday Girl

It's hard to believe Sophia is 1! She is this hilarious little person and I love listening to her gibberish. I'm loving every moment with her, except may be those occasional late night wakings. She's taking more steps on her own- only a matter of time till she'll be a full on walker.

Sophia loves: Singing, dancing, Elmo, reading books, playing with her Dad, animals

and especially her soother & softie.

We had a Cat themed 1st Birthday Party for her with friends and family

Cat cake (please excuse the premature cut ear haha)

Cupcakes with #1's thanks to Bradey

Sophia's first taste of cake- as you can see she loved it!

A pretty tired birthday girl after an exciting party.

If only....

I watched 500 Days of Summer this weekend and have to say it was awesome! A refreshing alternative to the usual love movies. I totally recommend! I loved Joseph Gordon-Levitt in "10 Things I Hate About You" and now my crush has been reignited again. Check out his dance sequence. It's the best,....if only this happened in real life. Enjoy!

Halloween

Halloween this year was wonderful! To think last year at this time it felt like I was carrying a pumpkin in my tummy! Sophia was our little Bumble Bee and Bradey & I went as the Black Eyed P's. I found that last minute costume idea here.

We all went to a fun Halloween Party with lots of friends- great time and great food! This was my spooky treat:

Recipe from the "Simply homemade fall'09" magazine

My ghosts had a little problem with height, haha

Delicious recipe!

What to blog......

I've decided I'm more of a "blog reader" than a "blog writer". I have some great blogs that I love to follow, and they connect me to even more awesome blogs to read- it's so fun! Then when it comes to writing on my own I draw a blank- I don't have much to put out there. But I'm sure I can come up with something...

I have a few sewing projects that are in the beginning stages- need to make a stop at the fabric store tomorrow. I'm excited to get started though! One thing I feel like I have been doing a lot is making lots of baby food. My little one is getting big and it seems like I'm making more food every week! My wonderful sister MaryAnne gave me this book, "Blender Baby Food" by Nicole Young and I have been using it ever since Sophie started eating solids. This book has the most delicious recipes and there is a lot of varitey!

Sophia's favorites have been: Figgy Pears, Lentil and Rice Pilaf, Chilli for Beginners and Jumpin' Jambalaya. But her absolute fav is Cheesy Salmon and Broccoli Dinner!

Here's the recipe: ( It makes about 2 cups)

1 cup broccoli florets

1 small potato, peeled and diced

8 oz skinless salmon fillets

1/2 cup homogenized milk

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

1. Arrange potatoes and broccoli in a medium saucepan. Lay salmon fillets on top and pour milk over salmon; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Let cool.

2. Transfer to blender, add cheese and puree on high speed to desired consistency.

Hope you enjoy!

First one down!

I finally finished my first attempt at sewing a dress from a pattern. I started it this summer with the help of my mother, and slowly finished it this weekend. I think it has to do with the sewing class I joined that has helped motivate me to complete some of the projects I've started. The dress is fit for a 2 year old, and I'm thinking it'll be a play "dress up" for Sophia when she's older. The pattern is a Portobellopixie design by Sandi Henderson. It was pretty tricky for my first dress, but I'm happy I was able to complete it!