Yea for handmade gifts!

 My dear friend, Cortney, made this outfit for Ellie for her birthday.  We both love it!   

 some up-close shots so you can see Cort's craftiness!

Thank you Cortney! 

I have some crafty friends.  Which comes in handy because, "I just don't like crafts."

Sarah made Toby a cute long sleeve T-shirt last year with his name on it.  And she made Ellie some adorable pajama pants which are currently being hemmed.  Cortney also made both the big kids Sesame Street character tees last year. Oh and rocket shirts from Andrew's party!  My farmer friend Jodie made Asha a cute purple bow which Ellie likes to wear.  My longtime bestie, Maryanne, made Ellie a princess shirt and skirt last year.  And my sister has made them a few shirts.  Seriously, these gals should start a side business!

(i searched through the bog and found some pics of some of our handmade gifts)

 Ellie's outfit from Maryanne

Toby's rocket shirt from Cortney

 Toby's birthday shirt from Sarah

 I know you can barely see it.  And yes, two-year-old Ellie is picking her nose!  This shirt is from my sister and has a big zebra E on it.