Cake.

Isla stayed up past her bedtime to help me make two delicious cakes. We made "Ribbon Cake", a family favorite (layered vanilla cake and chocolate cake with vanilla custard and strawberry slices between the two cakes, then the whole thing is covered in whipped cream.) Yum.

Isla was more than thrilled to lick the spatula, a first for her.

Lunch!

Our Girls.

We spent Sunday putting up our Christmas tree (we just couldn't wait!) and Isla spent most of the day her pj's snuggled up with Ashby watching Greg and I transform the living room. Fa-la-la-la-la!

Christmas Jammies.

Favorite New Blog.

A friend of mine started a blog not too long ago and I absolutely love it.

It is stylish & clever. I love Lucy's humor and she finds the most inspiring images and links.

Click here to check it out & if you love it too, become a follower!

Lucy with her equally fabulous Mother, Barb (owner and master bucket filler at Bloomin' Buckets, a St.Louis based florist who is beyond talented. Besides having a glowing reputation and amazingly loyal customer base, Barbs work has been published in many national magazines. Click here to check out her site & order some flowers for your honey!)

Happy Half Birthday Isla P!!!

Isla P is 18 months today!! A wonderful day shared with her Great Aunt Naa....Happy Birthday GANny! Isla went to school today and was bundled up in her new hat from T-Franny. Do I even need to mention that she was the sweetest and cutest 18 month old on the playground?? We love you Isla P!!

Kissing Pappa before we left for school.

Getting kisses from Ashby!

And a few sniffs!