Happy Birthday Ava B.

So my youngin' turned 2 years old yesterday... I can't believe it has been 2 years already!!! Last year we had a big party for her 1st birthday, this year, it was just family and a neighbor/friend of mine who came. We wanted it to be smaller this year but I was still tired out from the planning. I made her a shirt with the number 2 on it, and my friend had a skirt made for her... she looked so cute. Ava is ALL ABOUT Dora, so that was this year's theme. I knew I wanted her outfit to represent Dora colors, but I didn't want any logos....this is why I decided on a handmade outfit. Plus I always feel like it is more special that way =)

This is the shirt I made, I was more than pleased with the way it turned out! I got the directions on how to make it from This site. The directions were very easy to follow, and it didn't take too long... but I won't be making these every day. Although I am thinking about making one with her name...maybe.

Here is the entire outfit, not the best picture but we hope to get professional ones done this week.

Her daddy and I were exhausted, but she had the best day ever, so it was totally worth it... her smile made me happy I took the time and effort even though she had no idea what all the fuss was about....