Madison's Valentine's Day Card

Not the greatest drawing in the world but I kind of like the idea. You know we love elephants. That's her (Madison) being held up to see the balloon a little closer. Hope she likes it!

Madison's Christmas Dress

Madison's Christmas Dress 2008
Originally uploaded by Madison Avenue

I made this little dress from a picture I saw so it's not my original design. This was a little bit of a challenge. The dress you see here is my third attempt. It's fully lined, "fur" cuffs and a little snowflake design on the bodice. I hope to get a picture of her wearing it.
How do you like the icy blue color?

Christmas Card for Madison

Madison's Christmas Card
Originally uploaded by Madison Avenue
I saw an old vintage postcard of a little girl dressed in a snow suit holding a stocking full of gifts and a poinsettia.

It just struck me that Madison would look adorable in such an outfit. So I was lucky to find a picture of her that I could use. I just drew on the little snow suit around her picture. I put white glitter on the "fur" parts, gold glitter glue on the suit and clear glitter glue on her cap. I also added a few glitter snow drops.

Do you think she will like it? I am hoping to mail Christmas cards the first of next week. Do you still send Christmas
cards?

Madison's Halloween Card

I have never claimed to be an artist but I enjoy drawing. This is a card I drew for Madison for Halloween. It is a loose (very loose) depiction of her in her costume. This was the inspiration for the drawing. Can you see the little bit of tulle I added - just to give dimension.
I put it in the mail yesterday so I am hoping she gets it today because today is Halloween.
Happy Halloween, my little princess fairy butterly!

The Tutu

I made this tutu for Madison.

It was supposed to be part of her Halloween costume along with some purchased fairy wings and a tiara that I made. (I forgot to take a picture of the tiara.)
She did not like the fairy wings. But I was glad she liked the tutu. Getting a picture of her was difficult. She likes to run the loop through my house - through the parlor, the dining room, the kitchen then down the long hallway back through the parlor, the dining, room, the kitchen, down the hall,....you get the idea.
So I got this picture of her on the run. Cute.

Madison, You Rock!

Dahling, is that you behind those Foster Grants?
Celeb Update: "Madison" was seen sporting her new designer sunglasses while on a recent shopping trip with her Mom and Grammie.

At the Zoo

We took Madison to the zoo - her first trip.
Here are three of my favorite people: my daughter, Madison and my son in law. We had a great day and Madison probably didn't know what was going on but she always enjoys being out around people as she is very sociable (just like her mom).

The Polka Dot Dress Fit!

Remember this dress? This is the polka dot dress I sewed for Madison for her first birthday. She looks adorable in it and I'm so glad it fit her. Couldn't you just eat her with a spoon!

Birthday Cake Face!

Madison's first birthday cake and she loved it! After she dug in with her hands she decided they were too messy to touch the cake so she just dove in face first.

Happy Birthday, Madison!

Today is Madison's 1st birthday party. I am supposed to make potato salad and, because I am easily distracted, I think I let the potatoes cook too long...so we may have mashed potatoes instead. (Update: The potatoes turned out fine and the potato salad was eaten until it was gone.)
Anyway, I need to run some errands and finish Maddie's keepsake box (hopefully, pictures later - depending on how it turns out), clean the car out and shower.
Happy Birthday, my sweet, sweet Pussycat! I love you!

Couldn't Resist

Madison was here over the weekend and I shot some pictures of her. She is already crawling and pulling herself up at only 6 months! Anyway, here's just one shot of her; too cute for words.

Madison is 2 Months Old

It's been a while since I blogged - a lot going on, but I'm still sewing and should have some things up soon. In the meantime, enjoy this video of my adorable granddaughter.