And here is Libby modeling the dress that was referenced and shown on the hanger in this post.

Love love love this top. The first version of this that I made was way too big for Libby. Mind you, I made the size for 6 month olds (Libby is 8 months old now). It looked like a sack dress on her. So, I made version #2 that was listed on the pattern as size 0-3 months. Totally nutty. I will admit that Libby is smallish, but she ain’t that smallish. Who ever heard of vanity sizing for infants?

I just realized while reviewing this post that this is yet another very literal translation of a pattern. The last one was on purpose, but this was purely accidental. I have had this lightweight seersucker fabric for a long time. Honest.

I was inspired by our friend Brooke’s baby blog to capture what our little kitten looks like when she wakes up in the morning. If there was ever any doubt that Libby is one happy baby, this should reassure the world. That kid is happy almost every second of the day. This is what I get to wake up to everyday. I am truly a lucky lady.

Does it get any more ridiculous?

Yep. That’s right. I can crawl. Of course, this means that Mommy, Daddy, and Unka are officially at defcon 4. Good luck catching me guys!

Just wanted to show everyone my new duds! Mommy made me these sooper awesome legwarmers to wear to the roller derby. I think we are going in September so hopefully she will have time to make me some roller skate booties too. Keep your fingers crossed!

Just 3 minutes and 15 seconds of adorable.

We had our July Bookclub at the lake at Olivery Winery. The weather was perfect and Libby had the time of her life. We took the  opportunity to have a photo shoot.

Thanks to Aunt Betsy and Uncle Mike for take such great pictures!

 
Heaven knows that Libby does not lack for clothing. We have been saving hand-me-downs from 3 other little ladies and since baby clothes are typically very gently used we have tons and tons of clothes. We have also purchased some items, but not many. She still has more clothing than she will ever have a chance to wear.

 
So, what is a crafty mom to do? Sew her up even more outfits, of course.

 
My mom-in-law is teaching me to sew from patterns. I have always known how to sew, but reading a pattern was like reading hieroglyphics. Luckily, she is a pro and I am having a ton of fun. I will post the stuff I make for Libby on here. Hopefully I can control myself. We’ll see.

 
Below is the first pattern I used for her stuff and the fabric. Next is Libby modeling her very literal rendition of this pattern. At the bottom is an additional dress I made from this pattern. The dress ended up being a little short and really needs a diaper cover because Libby really loves pulling up her dresses. Don’t worry. I will get to it.  Obviously she looks totally fetching in both.