rain and birthday presents

It's been rainy here lately but it's been nice to stay inside and do cozy things

Leaves floating in a puddle

Peeking out into the day

It's my niece's 4th birthday and we're going to a party for her tomorrow. I really wanted to make something for her. I looked for inspiration online for awhile and didn't really find anything i thought she would like. Then "DING!" lightbulb went off. I would make her! So I sketched out a Hannah doll.

Half way through, the thought crossed my mind that I should take pictures of the process but...eh, I'm not really a photographer. 

I think she turned out pretty cute.

Freaky image. Kind of looks like an image under the influence.

Of what I'm not sure.

It's also Ally Kay's birthday today too. (She's 23!) ka-razy. I made her some warmers. There's one big one and four small ones. They're just sewn up rectangles of rice that you pop into the microwave. She's always cold so the small ones can be something  for her to carry around in her pockets for warmth. They stay warm for about an hour or so. They're also really good for heating up then sliding them under your covers before you get into bed. They get it nice and warm for you.

Today I finally got my car cleaned up. It was kind of driving me crazy. So now it's nice and smelling clean.

We're driving to Anson and Rachels tonight. We're going out for Ally's birthday tonight then staying for Hannah's tomorrow.

I better get this house cleaned up so we don't come home to a mess. That's one thing we hate. Leaving for a night or more and coming home to a messy house. Boo.

So, later : D