laura's first birthday

Remember sweet baby Laura's miraculous entry into this world? I talked about it here. It's been a year- can you even believe it? The time has flown by!

I was contacted in October by Kim's MIL to make something special for Laura's first birthday.

So I made her some Sleepover Pals using the leftover scraps from the quilt I made her.

Cute hu?

Oh how I love this collection. That singing bird kills me every time I look at it!

I made the girls differently than the ones I have made in the past. The ballish arms and buns are not only a pain to sew, but they just aren't sturdy enough for years of play. So I just did pigtails and no arms.

Sweet dreams little ones!

Of course, I also made Laura a doll of her. Kim has wanted me to make one for forever- so I decided to surprise them!

Rickrack ribbon is SO MUCH EASIER to work with than rickrack. I love it!

I totally didn't realize it until Kim pointed it out- but the doll perfectly coordinates with the shower Nan and I threw for Kim last spring! Haha. I was being very picky about the color choices- it took me awhile to decide on these. Funny.

I will remember this day for the rest of my life. The suspense was killing me- all of us- to see whether or not Laura would breathe on her own when born. When her grandpa called me and told me that she was here and she was screaming, I felt such joy! I picked Linus up and twirled him around- and told him that his sister was here! (remember I was watching Linus while Kim gave birth at the hospital)

And here she is! Saying Gimme my doll mama!!!

And kisses...

Another perfect friendship. I'm so happy to have these photos- it's like the last step of making a doll- seeing the little girl happily holding her.